Wed. Nov. 6
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council presents “Reflections of Past and Present – the Art of Jonathan Fritz” art exhibit through December in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex.
Photography Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Wetland Birds Steven Rosendahl Photography Exhibition through Dec. 24. Free admission.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Bird Walks and More” Amy Porter Photography Exhibition through Dec. 31. Free admission.
Sat. Nov. 9
Coat and Blanket Collection
PUTNAM --- There will be a collection of used winter coats and blankets for men, women and children, in good condition please, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street (big blue building). The coats and blankets will be distributed this fall to needy people throughout northeastern Connecticut. Please bring your donations of used winter coats and blankets at that time. For info: 860-928-5873, leave message.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present Saw-whet Owl Banding at 6 p.m. Bring your camera. $20 for CAS members; $30 nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sun. Nov. 10
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 through December. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
Thur. Nov. 14
'George Washington'
POMFRET --- Pomfret School Theater will present "George Washington Slept Here" at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 in the Hard Auditorium. Free. Open to the public. 860-963-5230.
Sat. Nov. 16
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and Peace Islands Institute Connecticut will present “Coffee Tasting,” (Turkish coffee) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration limited: 860-963-6826.
Sun. Nov. 17
Breakfast Fund-raiser
MOOSUP --- Mason Lodge #113 is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast to support Paws Cat Shelter on from 8 to 11 a.m. at 69 Prospect St. $10 per person. 860-315-1228.
Thur. Nov. 21
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Lafayette Story and Thompson Lore About the Man of Two Countries” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.
Thur. Nov. 28
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 29
Santa's Coming
PUTNAM --- Santa Lights Up Putnam will be held at 4 p.m. in front of Jewett City Savings Bank in the Riverfront Commons. Free refreshments. Brought to you by Putnam Recreation Department, WINY Radio, Jewett City Savings Bank and the Putnam Fire Department.
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store starting Nov. 29 at the center on Day Road.
Sat. Nov. 30
Craft Fair
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip the Apostle Church will hold its Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, bake sale and soup/sandwiches/pierogies available from the kitchen. Admission is free.
Sun. Dec. 1
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church’s Music at the Meeting House will present the “Holy is the Night: Christmas Carols from Southern Europe” at 2:30 p.m. in the church on Rt. 44. Refreshments follow. Free however a freewill offering will be taken. www.chepachetbaptist.org.
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On dean’s list
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Nicholas Betschmann of Woodstock was one of more than 1,100 SUNY Oneonta students who earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2024 semester.
Helping Out
From left: The Putnam Rotary Club Interact Club’s co-presidents, June Ferraro and Sophia Thurber joined with two Centreville Bank employees, Erica Barbeau and Kerri Palmer to sort out clothing for the IHSP-NU-2 U Clothing Closet clothing giveaway. The giveaway is usually held quarterly and is open to all — all sizes, winter and summer. Every table in a very large room at the Living Faith Methodist Church was stacked with clothing for those in need. There were also shoes, boots, socks and more. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Successful boot drive
WOODSTOCK — The Senexet Grange and TEEG had a very successful Winter Boot Drive Nov. 2. Essential winter items collected went directly to TEEG for distribution to residents in Woodstock, Thompson, Putnam and Pomfret, said Amy Monahan of the Senexet Grange. Thirty-four pairs of boots, 22 pairs of socks, six winter coats, two hats and two pairs of gloves were collected plus $595 that will be available to purchase boots. You can still donate directly to TEEG or reach out to the Senexet Grange as they will be glad to get your donations to TEEG.
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