Wed. Jan. 29
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council presents Art Guild Inspirations, works by the members of the Art Guild Northeast in the Corridor Gallery in the Municipal Complex through March.
Sat. Feb. 1
Indoor Yard Sale
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter, 74 School St., is having an Indoor Yard Sale from noon to 3 p.m. to 3 p.m. New and used items, handcrafts will be available. Adoptable cats will be available for viewing. Benefits the shelter. Info, to make a tax deductible donation: 860-315-1228.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Arts @ the Library will present “Journeys’ by Wendy Forbes through the month of February. A reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Display case: Pottery Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by Christine Tanson.
Tues. Feb. 4
Trash Discussion
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will hold a “Let’s Talk Trash” discussion at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School cafeteria. They invite the curious, the interested, the concerned, and each one of you who produces approximately 6 pounds of trash every single day (and that’s every single one of us!) to discover where it goes, how much it costs, and begin planning for a better future.
Tues. Feb. 11
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present the film, “Common Ground,” at 6:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret. Common Ground presents an urgent message about the poisonous practices within American food systems. Registration requested but not required. Free popcorn. Free admission. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Feb. 15
Black History Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present, at 12:30 p.m., “The Remarkable Women of the Six Triple Eight,” the only all-black, all-female unit to be sent overseas in WWII. Presented by Melodye Whatley. Snow date Feb. 22.
Camp Games
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is having a “Camper Game Day” for boys and girls, ages 6-12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, games, crafts, more. Bring appropriate clothes to be outdoors. $25 per child. Register by Feb. 10: 860-974-3379.
Sun. Feb. 16
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration materials available. Early bird discounts end Feb 29.
Sat. Feb. 22
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present an Owl Walk at 7 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sauna Program
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury will present “A Sauna Journey” at 1 p.m. in the Finnish Hall, 76 N. Canterbury Road. Free. Open to the public.
Tues. Feb. 25
‘Lights Out’
POMFRET --- “Light Pollution and its Impacts on Our Green Spaces” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret. Lecture by Craig Repasz, chair and co-founder of Lights Out. Registration requested but not required. Free admission. 860-928-4948.
Mon. March 10
Probate Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Council on Aging will present a Free Senior Forum featuring Probate Judge Gabrielle Labonte at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, conference room 109.
Tues. March 11
Green Team Film
POMFRET --- Pomfret Green Team film, “Breaking Boundaries – The Science of Our Planet,” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret. Registration requested but not required. Free admission. Free popcorn. 860-928-4948.
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