Wed. Feb. 25
Art Show
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library is hosting its third annual Tiny Art Show through February, possibly longer. 963-6826.
Unique Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council is presenting the avant guard designs in multiple mediums of Jamie Soroka in the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through the month of March.
Sat. Feb. 28
Fire & Ice
PUTNAM --- Fire & Ice will be held from noon to 8 p.m. around downtown Putnam. Tickets are on sale for the Mystic Aquarium's penguin ambassadors who will appear at the Bradley Playhouse at 2:30. www.discoverputnam.com. Gertrude Chandler Warner Children Boxcar Museum open.
Wed. March 4
Book Signing
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will hold an author talk and book signing of “WWII Purple Heart edition 2025, Vol. 2” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with author Michael Rocchetti, American Legion Post commander.
Sat. March 7
World Day of Prayer
DANIELSON --- The Danielson United Methodist Church on Spring Street will be holding a World Day of Prayer service written by Christian Women of Nigeria. The program starts with a Nigerian luncheon at noon, followed by the service that speaks to our need for peace and solace, drawing on their faith and experiences in a world filled with struggles and anxieties.
Fri. March 13
Fund-raiser
CANTERBURY --- United Services, Inc. will host its 23rd Annual Irish Night, Lighting the Way Home, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is United Services’ signature annual fund-raising event that will feature traditional Irish food and music, community storytelling, raffles and silent auction items, and a powerful live “Auction-for-a-Cause” paddle raise highlighting the real-life impact of United Services’ programs. Tickets, info: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/annualirishevent/event/23rdannualirisheventlightingthewayhome/.
Sat. March 14
‘Gardens World’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present ‘Around the World in 80 Gardens” from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 109 in the Putnam Municipal Complex.
Sun. March 15
Owl Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present a program on owls at 1 p.m. at the center. Come meet an Eastern Screech Owl, a Barred Owl, a Barn Owl, and a Great Horned Owl! Horizon Wings, a bird of prey rescue in Ashford, is bringing. Seating limited. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers; children aged 10 and under free. Register: between noon and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 860-928-4948.
Fund-raiser Tickets
THOMPSON --- Tickets for the TEEG 25th annual Have A Heart fund-raiser will go on sale March 15. It will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. May 1 at the Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock. Tickets are $35 per person and will be available at TEEG’s website. Sponsorships also welcome. 860-923-3458.
Sat. March 21
'Revolutionary Women'
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Aspinock Historical Society will present "Women in the American Revolution" with Eric Chandler at 1 p.m. It's part of the America's 250th Anniversary of the Revolution program.
Sat. Oct. 3
Revolutionary Abington
ABINGTON --- The Pomfret 250th Committee will present a simulated battle re-enactment Oct. 3 and 4 at the Pomfret Recreation Park. There will be two encampments – one British, one American. Battles will be staged at some points Oct. 3.
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