Wed.  Oct. 8
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- Thompson artists Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O'Scolaigh Lange will be showing paintings and mixed media collage work through Dec. 1 at Heirloom Food Company. Reception 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17.

Thur.  Oct. 9
Mind Reader
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Keith Zalinger – Reader of Minds” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mentalist and hypnotist.

Fri.  Oct. 10
‘Murder on Orient Express’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Murder on the Orient Express” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 12, 19. Reservations, info: 860-928-7887.

Sat.  Oct. 11
Underground Railroad
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Connecticut” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Speaker is Killingly town Historian and author of “Perspectives of Putnam” Margaret M. Weaver.

Revolutionary Reenactment 
WOODSTOCK --- The towns of Thompson, Woodstock, and Putnam are sponsoring the kickoff event for America’s 250th celebration with Oct. 11 and 12 with The Battle of Fairholm Farm, 80 Chandler School Road.  Info: Woodstock Celebrates 250 on Facebook.

Fall Fest
BROOKLYN --- Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,  7 7 Providence Road (intersection of routes 6 and 169). 

Tues.  Oct. 14
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.

Sat.  Oct. 18
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam, Putnam Business Association and CT Tourism Office/CT Visit will present Putnam’s Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, food, great pumpkins and more.

Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. $15 cash per animal. Pre-registration required. No walk-ins. This is the last clinic until April. 860-317-1720. 

Fine Arts Fest
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage holds its 43rd annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 and Oct. 19. Admission for adults is $5. Historic New England members and children under 12 are free. Parking is free. The event is held rain or shine. Info: 860-928-4074 or 617-994-5924.

Mon.  Oct. 20
Meditation Group
THOMPSON --- The Quiet Corner Mindful Meditation group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Thompson Public Library. Free. Beginners welcome, no meditation experience necessary.

Sat.  Oct. 25
Fund-raiser Spaghetti
PUTNAM --- Cub Scout Pack 21 of Putnam will host its fall spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street. Take out or eat in. $10 for adults and kids 12 and younger eat for free. There will also be a bake sale and raffles. Advance tickets: VFW Post and at Joseph’s Jewelers on School Street or 860-928-5873 (leave a message) Benefits Putnam Cub Scout Pack 21 Activity Fund to help the Cub Scouts grow. 

Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present its annual downtown Putnam Trick or Treat from 2 to 3:30 p.m. 

Special Presentation
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present an exclusive at 12:30 p.m. in Room 109 of the Municipal Complex: Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution.” A post-viewing discussion follows. No registration required. Info: Nicole Flagg Nichols, Adult Services Librarian, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the library: 860-963-6826.

Poetry
POMFRET --- Poets at Large will present the Poet Laureate of Bristol at 7 p.m. the Vanilla Bean Café. $15 admission which includes a raffle.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up for the open mic which is recommended for ages 18 and up and has a 5-minute max as time allows.

Sat.  Nov. 1
Harvest Festival
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will present its Finnish Harvest Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Finnish American Heritage Society. 76 North Canterbury Road. Agricultural and cultural games, crafts, traditional harvest customs. Family-friendly. Child supervision required. Free.

Sun.  Nov. 2
Bark Harvest
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Business Association will present Bark Harvest from noon to 4 p.m. at the former St. Joseph’s Church. It will feature activities for pets and people. Event-goers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dog photos to be included in a 2026 Bark Harvest Studio calendar. Those interested in entering their dog or otherwise can schedule a photo shoot with Charlene’s Portrait Studio. The $40 fee will be donated to local animal shelters and future Pawsitively Killingly initiatives. killinglyba.org/BarkHarvest.

Tues.  Nov. 11
Veterans Tribute
PUTNAM --- The Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13 will present its Guest Bartender Night and Veterans Tribute to Ron Coderre, Bruce Hay and Brian Maynard at 5:30 p.m. at Marley’s Pub. Tips and donations raised support American Legion Post 13 youth programs and veteran programs.

Sat.  Nov. 22
250th Event
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT250 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Declaration of Independence Kick Off will feature a roast beef dinner followed by a band at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523. Dinner is from 5 to 7 and the band Jailbreak follows from 7 to 11 p.m. $20/pp or $40 per couple. Tickets at the Putnam Recreation Department.

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Putnam History Makers sets awards ceremony for Dec. 11
The Aspinock Historical Society and the Putnam Rec Dept., along with the Putnam History Makers committee are celebrating a diverse group of history makers both living or deceased, whose efforts significantly benefited the Putnam area — directly or indirectly, done in the spotlight or quietly behind the scenes. “Putnam is built on the contributions of remarkable people,” said committee member Mike Bogdanski. “This is an opportunity to formally recognize the honorable service and positive impact that has shaped our town’s character and future. We encourage everyone to think about the people, past and present, who have truly made a difference.
This prestigious awards ceremony will be held at the Putnam Elks Club on Dec. 11. Doors open at 5 p.m.  Appetizers and music will be provided free but please register through the Putnam Rec Dept.: 860-963-6811.

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Zombie Fashion Show, a scary success
Organizer Jenn Brytowski said “What a night! The competition was killer and the crowd was absolutely to die for. They came. They slayed. They decayed lol.”
She said at one point she looked up and “every single piece of grass was filled in the park, going as far back as the sheep on all sides. The park was jam packed.”
She added, there were 70 teams registered but teams could have anywhere from one to eight people so the stage welcomed “more than 200 zombies easily that night.”
Perhaps the curse of the zombies? Brytowski said from behind the scenes “everything that could go wrong, did go wrong but my crypt crew was straight magic.”
She thanked Gary O of WINY Radio and Drew Daley of DALEY’s DJ service who made sure “any hiccups stayed buried deep and the energy of the crowd spooktacular!”
The winners:
Youth 1st Place: Decapitated Dinner; Youth Runner Up: Undead Team. Adult 1st Place: CRAYLOCA; Adult Runner Up: McGore Toyota Technician Zombie. Group 1st Place: U.S.S. Charter Oak Assimilated Crew; Group Runner Up: Sisters of a Clown, Corporate Category: McGore Toyota Technician Zombie

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First Place  Scary
Crayloca won the adult category in the 10th Zombie Fashion Show Oct. 3. More photos and story on page 4. Expanded photos Wed. night on our FB page. Photo courtesy of Collin Hamilton Photography.

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Corporate Category McGore Toyota Technician Zombie

Group 1st Place USS Charter Oak Assimilated Crew

Youth 1st place Decapitated Dinner. Photos courtesy of Collin Hamilton Photography