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Wed. Jan. 9
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Woodcuts in Winter," by Lynita Shimizu through Jan. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- The Spirol Gallery at QVCC will feature an exhibit of Dr. Robert E. Miller of Pomfret through Jan. 29. He is the founding president of QVCC.
Fri. Jan. 11
Film
THOMPSON --- The Bible Fellowship Church on Rt. 131 will present the film, “October Baby” at 7 p.m. Free; however, an offering will be taken, which will be given to support the work of the Your Life Matters Pregnancy Health Center in Southbridge. Refreshments. All welcome. Nursery, childcare provided, but prior reservations required for t his service. 923-9512.
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will host its Winter Teen Weekend from 5 p.m. Jan. 11 until 10 a.m. Jan. 13. Food, games, sledding, leadership skills and lots of fun for teens 13 – 18. $50. Preregistration required. Call 860-974-3379 to register or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Tom Kelleher of Old Sturbridge Village on “Taverns and Tavern Life in Early New England” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room in Town Hall. All welcome. Free. www.canterburyhistorical.org
Sun. Jan. 13
Meeting, Program
WOODSTOCK --- The annual meeting of the Woodstock Historical Society will start at 1 p.m. with a pot luck luncheon and the program, “One Colonial Woman’s World: The Life and Writings of Mehetabel Chandler Coit,” will be at 1:45 p.m. The annual meeting will be at 3, all in the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Please bring a dish according to the first letter of your last name: A – G Dessert, H – N Salad/Vegetable, O - Z Main Dish. Please bring utensils and plates.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Second Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. starting at the information shed at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- More than 200 singers and orchestra members from more than 20 ensembles across Connecticut, including ECSU’s Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers, will present a memorial concert at 5 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church on Jackson Street in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Local groups taking part include Concert Choir of Northeastern Connecticut and the Congregational Church of Putnam. All welcome. Free, but donations welcome.
Mon. Jan. 14
Fit Club
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation Department will begin a New Fit Club at 6:30 p.m. Runs for eight weeks. Free. Preregistration required: 923-9440.
Tues. Jan. 15
Craft Class
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Department will hold a senior craft class at 10 a.m. Free for Thompson residents; $5 for nonresidents. Preregistration required: 923-9440.
Wed. Jan. 16
Ice Cream
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Department will hold an ice cream social for seniors. Free. Preregistration required: 923-9440.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Walk at 1 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fri. Jan. 18
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an Owl Walk at 7 p.m. starting at the information shed at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. Jan. 19
Polish Buffet
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will serve a Polish Buffet at 6:30 p.m. $15 per person or $25 a couple. DJ follows. 923-2967.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an Owl Walk at 5 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sun. Jan. 20
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $8. 923-2967.
Holiday Bonfire
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Department will hold its annual free Holiday Bonfire and Fuel for Fire at the park. Park in the Thompson Library lot and follow signs. Ventriloquist at 5:30 at library, bonfire at 6:30. If pond is frozen there will be ice skating. 923-9440.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present A Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Tues. Jan. 22
Health Class
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Department will present Healing Tree Free Holistic Health Class Sampler from 6 to 8 p.m. Preregistration required: 923-9440.
Sat. Jan. 26
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Snow date is Feb. 2. Vendors wanted. 508-987-2211.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Wildlife Workshop" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $50 for members; $60 for nonmembers. Register: 928-4948.
Sun. Jan. 27
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Full Moon Walk at 7:30 p.m. starting at the information shed at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Meeting, Potluck
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret's Friends of Trail Wood will hold its annual meeting and potluck starting at 2:30. Bring a dish to share. Location TBA. 928-4948.
Sun. Feb. 3
Quilt Display
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present the Pomfret 300th Anniversary Quilt Display through Feb. 28 at the new Audubon Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Opening Reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Sun. Feb. 10
Grassland Birds
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Grassland Birds" with Jenny Dixon at 2 p.m. starting from the new Audubon Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Sunday Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. starting at the information shed at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Thur. Feb. 14
Happy Valentine's Day
Sat. Feb. 16
Owl Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an owl walk at 5 p.m. starting from the new Audubon Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Sun. Feb. 17
Quilt Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Pieces of Our Past" at 2 p.m. at the new Audubon Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Woodstock resident and museum consultant Dawn C. Adiletta will give a program on "Three Centuries of Connecticut's Quilts and Quilt Makers." Sponsored by the Pomfret 300th Anniversary Committee and the Pomfret Public Library. Snow date is Feb. 24. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. starting from the new Audubon Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Wed. Feb. 20
Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present its monthly bird walk at 1 p.m. starting from the new Audubon Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring binoculars. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Sun. Feb. 24
Full Moon Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Full Moon Walk at 7:30 p.m. starting from the information shed at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Stroll Story
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present its third annual Stroll, Story, Stew and Song at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Mon. April 8
‘Bach to Future’
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts Northeast Connecticut will present a free children’s education program, “Bach to the Future” at 10:15 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center. New Haven Symphony Orchestra. www.performingartnect.org
Tues. May 14
‘Cinderella’
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts Northeast Connecticut will present “Cinderella” at 10:15 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center. Salt Marsh Opera Co. www.performingartnect.org
Sat. May 18
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- Relay For Life of Northeastern Connecticut will be held May 18 and 19 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.