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Wed. Nov. 21
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will sponsor an exhibit of members' artwork, "Autumn Gateway to Winter," through Dec. 13, at the Thompson Public Library on Riverside Drive. All welcome.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center and the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will present "Focus on Nature," photography contest, exhibit and sale through Jan. 1. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Giving Tree
WOODSTOCK --- The town is sponsoring a Giving Tree to benefit Woodstock senior citizens in need through Dec. 14, at the Town Hall. Citizens interested in helping out their neighbors should stop by the Town Hall lobby and select an ornament or two, listing gift ideas. 928-0208 x336.
Thur. Nov. 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a "Don't be Alone on Thanksgiving" dinner in the church dining room. Freewill offering. Reservations required: 928-4405.
Fri. Nov. 23
Craft Show
FOSTER --- The 20th Annual Christmas in the Valley Holiday Craft Show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Foster Country Club. Free. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Owl Walk" at 5 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Santa Visits!
PUTNAM --- Santa Claus will visit at 4 p.m. at Crabtree & Evelyn at Riverfront Commons shopping plaza, downtown. Candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate provided by Putnam Recreation Department and WINY Radio.
Sat. Nov. 24
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will open its Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Dec. 23. Store is in Audubon Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Owl Walk" at 5 p.m. starting from the parking lot at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sun. Nov. 25
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut 11th annual Dazzle Light Parade will step off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind around downtown Putnam. Rain date: Dec. 2.
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- US Button on Kennedy Drive will hold a food drive just before the Holiday Dazzle Light Parade, from noon to 6 p.m.
Fri. Nov. 30
Full Moon Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a full moon walk, at 7:30 p.m. starting at the information shed at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Red Dress Divas
WOODSTOCK --- The Follow the Fifth Models of Heart Health will present "The Red Dress Divas Holiday Spectacular" featuring Voices and Friends at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Hyde School Cultural Center. $20. 860-377-6870.
Guest Author
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Bracken Memorial Library Guest author Series will present Nina Sankovitch on "Tolstoy and the Purple Chair - My Year of Magical Reading" at 7 p.m. in the Bates Memorial Auditorium. Free. 928-0046.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Full Moon Walk at 7 p.m. starting from the informational shed at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. on Day Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. Dec. 1
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will hold its Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast at 8.
Church Program
THOMPSON --- The Bible Fellowship Church will host a “School of Biblical Discipleship” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church on Rt. 131. Local churches and pastors welcome. $5. 923-9512.
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Concert Choir of NE CT will perform "A Christmas Garland" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. at the Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown. $15, adults; $5 for students under 19. For info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 860-821-0082.
St. Nicholas Fair
POMFRET --- The Christ Church in Pomfret will hold St. Nicholas Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefit local outreach.
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse and JD Cooper's Restaurant will hold a fund-raiser, "Breakfast with the Cratchits," from 9 a.m. to noon at JD Coopers. $15. Donations of nonperishable food items also welcome. 860-861-4199 or at the door.