Wed. Oct. 26
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Love, Flowers and a Gentle Breeze,” works by Jonathan Fritz, through Oct. 30. 860-928-4948.
Art at Library
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library at Thompson Public Library will present “The Gifted Quilters …My Quilt Story Told Through Friends & Fabric” collection of Alison Boutaugh is on view through Oct. 28. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Thur. Oct. 27
Putnam Seniors
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW. 1-774-318-0064.
Farmers Market
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Thursday Farmers Market is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Thursday through Oct. 27.
Fri. Oct. 28
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and town of Putnam will present Trick or Treat on Main Street downtown
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 8 p.m. $15 for CAS members; $25 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967
Sat. Oct. 29
Farmers Market
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Saturdays through Oct. 29.
Tues. Nov. 1
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050
Putnam Seniors
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Ella Grasso community room on Ballou Street. Open to seniors, caregivers and family members or anyone living in the Putnam area.
Wed. Nov. 2
Senior Tech Fair
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will present a technology fair from 1 to 3 p.m. in the St. Mary Church Hall. Seniors who have questions about their cell phones, tablets or ipads can bring their device to this Technology Fair. Technicians will be on hand to assist with questions concerning applications and general usage questions. Seniors are reminded that they must bring their cell phone, tablet or ipad with them. Free.
Fri. Nov. 4
Patriotic Program
KILLINGLY --- The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will present “Red, White and Blue Celebration” with entertainment by Linda Colangelo at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church in Danielson. All local veterans, along with one guest, are invited. Refreshments will be served. 860-774-9286.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sat. Nov. 5
Roast Beef Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $15 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Open Studios
RHODE ISLAND --- The Artist Open Studios will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Foster, Glocester and Scituate. Free. www.artistopenstudios.org.
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- Daughters of Isabella will present its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church on Providence Street. Vendors sought. $35 per table if reserved prior to Oct. 20. 860-928-5014.
Fall Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center on Tremko Lane will hold a Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Spaces available with 6-foot table. $20. 860-428-6502.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will host a take-out lasagna dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10.
History Tour
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host a walking tour of the Canterbury Green National Historic District with UConn from 10 a.m. to noon. Tour features the Green District Schoolhouse, walk the compact national historic district and end with a snack by the blazing kitchen hearth fire of an 18th century house on the green. All welcome. Space limited. Preregister and pay by calling 860-486-4460.
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will present its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Church Hall. Café refreshments and luncheon and more.
Holly Fair
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host The Holly Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee break all day. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 6
Lecture
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Hiking in New England – Lecture & Book Signing,” at 2 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Wildlife Artist David C. Stumpo exhibit and sale through Christmas. Opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Free. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Nov. 7
Garden Program
WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will present speaker Karen Olala at 7 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church. All welcome. Business meeting at 6:45.
Thur. Nov. 10
Putnam Seniors
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW. 1-774-318-0064.
Program
PUTNAM --- NECASA will present a program, “Why and How to Use NARCAN,” training for friends and family members from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Day Kimball Hospital Field Conference Room 2. Register: 860-779-9253.
Blood Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodstock Academy. 1-800 RED CROSS.
Fri. Nov. 11
History Program
CANTERBURY The Canterbury Historical Society will present Bob Young with “18th Century Apothecary” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at the Town Hall. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org
Sat. Nov. 12
Swedish Meatball Supper
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Takeout available.
Winter Bazaar
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will present its Winter Wonderland Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and light breakfast available.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Nov. 13
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will host a concert with commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American entry to WWI. At 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free but donations accepted. Chepachetfreewill.org.
Turkey Trot
THOMPSON --- CNB, a division of ESB, will hold its annual Turkey Trot 5K Trail Race and 3K Walk at the West Thompson Lake. The walk starts at 9 a.m.; the race starts at 10:05 a.m. $20 through Oct. 30; $25 after Oct. 30. Benefits TEEG Food Bank and Thompson’s trails and Thompson parks and playgrounds. www.racewire.com.
Rosary/Devotional
PUTNAM --- A special Our Lady of Guadalupe ‘Silver Rose’ Rosary and Devotions for Life will be held from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel behind St. Mary Church of the Visitation on Providence Street. There will be devotions and the Rosary throughout the day.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Second Sunday Walk” at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and camera. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Full Moon Walk” at 7 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri Nov. 18
Support Group
PUTNAM --- Strong Body/Strong Mind Family Yoga Studio will host a Breastfeeding Support Group at 6 p.m. at The Shops at Montgomery Ward on Main Street. 860-634-0099.
Sat. Nov. 19
Comedy All Stars
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins’ New England Comedy All Stars. $20. 860-928-7887.
Holiday Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host holiday craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available.
Bake Sale
CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Canterbury Public Library will hold a book and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the community room. Opens at 8:30 a.m. for members. www.canterburylibrary.org/
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will open its Holiday Nature Store through Dec. 21. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19; noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Thurs. Nov. 24
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Information and reservations required: 928-4405.
Fri. Nov. 25
Santa's Coming
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the town of Putnam will present Santa Comes to Town.
Camper Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Black Friday Camper Game Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12. Admission is $15/child. All welcome. Preregister: 860-974-1122.
Sat. Nov. 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Owl Walk” at 7 p.m. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Nov. 27
Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will be held today.
Sat. Dec. 3
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Introductory Wildlife Tracing the Monitoring Hike” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bafflin Sanctuary. Registration required: 860-928-4948.
Sun. Dec. 11
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will host a Christmas program, “An American Christmas,” At 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free but donations accepted. Chepachetfreewill.org.
Fri. Dec. 16
Support Group
PUTNAM --- Strong Body/Strong Mind Family Yoga Studio will host a Breastfeeding Support Group at 6 p.m. at The Shops at Montgomery Ward on Main Street. 860-634-0099.
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The Last Green Valley, Inc.’s (TLGV) volunteer Walktober leaders and teams have over 20 exciting choices for you during this final week of the program. Attend as many as you can and finish Walktober in style!
The Halloween theme runs strong this week with some downtown Trick or Treating (listing #219), a scarecrow kingdom (listing #232), and a trick-a-trunk party (listing #233.) These activities are designed for children and family fun.
Other goose-bump inducers include spirits haunting the streets of Willimantic (listing #220), ancient ghosts in Norwich (listing #221), witch stories in Scotland (listing #227), a Halloween movie in Southbridge (listing #237), and magic & muggles in Killingly (listing #241).
Walk the woods and learn the history of Griggs Pond (listing #224), take the Yantic Cemetery Civil War Tour (listing #225), listen to tales of the notables of Yantic Cemetery (listing #229), and celebrate where Weir painted (listing #230).
A little more to tickle your Walktober fancy is offered on a P&W train trip with the MA Bay RR Enthusiasts (listing #222), an autumn wild edibles walk with the 3 Foragers (listing #240), visually stunning vistas & geology at Coney Rock (listing #223), shaking hand with local heroes at the Southbridge Police Station and Fire Station (listings #226 & 228), dark skies glowing during part 2 of Enjoy the Dark Side (listing #234), and capturing night photography with Clarus Studios (listing #239).
Two quite different offerings from land trusts are available with a peaceful walk in Voluntown (listing #236) and an information-packed workshop in Southbridge (listing #238.)
Even more exploration is available for the kiddos and families, including a wilderness scavenger hunt (listing #231), and a hike on the back trails of Camp Laurel (listing #235).
Walktober’s final week is here too soon, but you can explore and have adventures year-round! Use your Walktober brochure to visit a trail in February that you might have missed this year. Continue to use the TLGV Explore! Guide as your #1 resource to The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Most importantly, become a TLGV member, and participate in monthly programs. Learn more: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; call 860-774-3300; or visit www.thelastgreenvalley.org.
Program set
KILLINGLY — The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will present “Red, White and Blue Celebration” with entertainment by Linda Colangelo at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Westfield Congregational Church in Danielson.
The event is in honor of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday and in recognition of all veterans. All local veterans, along with one guest, are invited. Refreshments will be served.
The evening Veterans Coffeehouse meets on the First Friday of each month at 7 p.m. in Westfield Congregational’s Fellowship Hall. For more information call 860-774-9286.
Volkswagen and Audi diesel car owners affected by the proposed settlement on diesel car emissions may want to consider how Connecticut sales tax applies as they decide whether to take the buyback, keep their car, or trade-in their car to a dealership, warns Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Kevin Sullivan.
A proposed settlement between Volkswagen/Audi, the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection and other regulators is in response to software installed in certain Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars that gave false readings to pass emissions testing. The court is expected to approve the agreement by the end of the year.
Said Sullivan, “It is important for consumers to get all the facts and be aware of the tax implications before making a decision.”
Owners of 2009 through 2015 TDI 2.0-liter diesel Volkswagen or Audi cars will have two choices under the settlement once it is approved:
1 - Cash for the “buyback” of the car (or early termination of the lease), or
2 - Keep the car and have modifications done to the emissions software, plus receive cash.
If the owner chooses to take the buyback payment and use it to purchase another car, Connecticut sales and use taxes will be due on the purchase price of the car, including the buyback amount. There is no trade-in credit.
“This is not a typical ‘trade-in’ under Connecticut law where a motor vehicle dealership accepts a vehicle from a customer as a trade-in and applies a credit toward the price of another vehicle. Instead, there is one transaction in which the customer is being paid for his sale of the car back to VW, and then a second transaction where the customer uses that payment to purchase another vehicle from a dealership,” said Sullivan.
“When a car is traded-in, sales and use tax is applied on the difference between the taxable sales price of the vehicle being purchased from the dealership and the amount allowed by the dealership on the car being traded in,” Sullivan added. “This trade-in reduces the sales tax amount owed on the car being purchased.”
“If the owner chooses to keep the car and have the modifications made to the emissions software, there are no sales tax implications for the owner of the car,” Sullivan added.
The FTC has consumer information on the VW settlement: What does the record VW settlement mean for you?, and Early VW buyback offers could cost you.
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