Wed. March 5
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.
Presentation/Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Edwin Way Teale Artist-in-Residence Program--- Trail Wood Reflections exhibit at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will run through March 8. 860-928-4948.
Photo Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present “Focus on Thompson: Third Annual Community Photo Display” in the display case through the month of March.
Sat. March 8
Art Heist
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council will host an Art heist from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Montgomery Ward building downtown. Tickets limited. Putnamctartscouncil.com.
Day of Prayer
DANIELSON --- The Danielson United Methodist Church, 9 Spring St., will be holding a World Day of Prayer service written by Christian Women of the Cook Islands. The program starts with an ethnic luncheon at noon, followed by the service of scripture and song around the theme, "I Made You Wonderful".
Fund-raiser Pork Dinner
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Lions Club will hold a Roast Pork Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 67 on Thompson Hill Road. $15 per meal. Tickets available at the door or from any Thompson Lions Club member. Benefits the Thompson Lions Club.
Sun. March 9
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
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.
Wed. March 12
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Black Dog Bar and Grille on Park Road is hosting a Dining for a Cause fund-raiser event to help Paws Cat Shelter from 3 to 9 p.m. Fifteen percent of the food and beverage sales will be donated when you present a coupon for either dine in or take out. Coupons are available at Petco in Dayville, Paws Cat Shelter on School St., from noon to 3 p.m. March 8 or request by email at
Thur. March 13
Art Reception
PUTNAM --- A closing reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Municipal Complex. The exhibit, “Art Guild Inspirations,“ currently on view in the Corridor Gallery, closed March 30. The exhibit features a variety of mediums and styles from 21 Art Guild Northeast artists. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com.
Sat. March 15
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Movement participation is optional. (Wear loose, comfortable clothes and flat, soft-soled shoes. Registration required: 860-963-6826. Registration limited to 25 adult participants.
Sun. March 16
Camp Tour
POMFRET --- Visit the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet the director & other camp staff, take a camp tour, registration materials available. 860-974-3379.
Thur. March 20
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 112.
Fri. March 28
Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- Canadian roots and folk musician, James Keelaghan, will perform at 7 p.m. at The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road. Tickets are $25. Registration required: 860-928-4948. Admission at the door will be $30, only if seating remains available.
Sat. March 29
Poets at Large
POMFRET --- Poets at Large will begin its year from 7 to 9 p.m. March 29 at The Vanilla Bean Café. Dates for the events at the Vanilla Bean are March 29, April 26 and May 31. The event is also held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roseland Park June 15 and Sept. 7. Admission for the Vanilla Bean events is $15 and park events are free. The events are sponsored in part by Linemaster Switch, Charter Oak FCU and WHZ Financial Advisors. Sign up:
Sat. April 5
Garden Symposium
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will host “Growing Gardeners 2025”, a Symposium from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at QVCC. It includes vendors, informative exhibits, farmers, more. Box lunch is available for an additional charge. Info/tickets: www.quietcornergardenclub.com.
Sat. June 21
Fine Arts Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council will present its annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival June 21 and 22 at the Municipal Complex front yard.
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