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Wed. Sept. 28
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an art exhibit and sale, "Seasonal Reflections," by Scott Kenney through Oct. 5 at the Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Fri. Sept. 30
Golf Tourney
THOMPSON --- The Fifth Annual Richard W. Franklin Memorial Golf Tournament fund-raiser for scholarships will be held at 11 a.m. at Quinnatisset Country Club. 428-0058.
Rummage Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, UCC, of Woodstock, on Rt. 169, will hold a fall rummage and white elephant sale from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 30 and from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 1 at the church. Bake sale, too.
Sat. Oct. 1
Race-Walk
POMFRET --- The 4th Annual Abolish Breast Cancer 5K Race/Walk will be held starting at 9 a.m. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. Officially endorsed by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The walk starts at 9:01 a.m. Registrations received by Sept. 19 is $15 for adults and $10 for youth 17 and under. After September 17 it will be $20 for adults. Registrations received by Sept. 19 get a T-shirt. Pledges for Dana-Farber are encouraged but not required. With $75 in pledges the registration fee will be waived. Registration forms are available at abc5k.com, winyradio,com or the lastmileracing.com or by calling Bev Champany at 974-1202.
Dog Walk
PUTNAM --- The Third Annual NEADS Dog Walk to support “Canines for Combat Veterans” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. The Putnam Lions also expect to have a number of pet education, animal rescue and other related groups in attendance and will be sharing the day’s activities with Putnam Family Day. A new feature this year, on display til Oct. 2, is “The Big Dog Show,” a group of large dog sculptures created by artist Dale Rogers, and presented by the Putnam Arts Council. The Dog Walk is part of the larger Putnam Family Fun Day at the park. 928-4960.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- the Living Faith United Methodist Church on Riverside Drive will hold an all you can eat breakfast buffet from 7 to 11 a.m. Adults, $6; children $3.
Sun. Oct. 2
Car Show
DUDLEY --- The Dudley Lions Club is holding its 17th annual Yesteryear Car Show at the Commerce Insurance Company parking lot on Rt. 16 in Webster. Registration is $15 per vehicle from 7 a.m. to noon. Trophies at 3:30 p.m. Spectators welcome at 3:30. $3 and kids 10 and younger admitted free. Benefits local charities. Rain date Oct. 16. 508-943-9343.
History Talk
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will host a talk by Ed Perron, retired chief of the Putnam Police Department, on the history of the Putnam Police Department, at 2 p.m. at the town Hall, selectmen's chambers on the second floor. Handicapped accessible. All welcome. Free. Light refreshments.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society is presenting an exhibit, "Journey Through Woodstock: Celebrating Woodstock's 325th Anniversary" from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through the end of the year. All welcome. Free.
Amazing Grace
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present, as part of its "Music at the Meeting House" series, "Amazing Grace --- How Sweet the Sound" program at 2:30 P.M. It will feature nine instrumentalists and the Greenville Vocal Ensemble. All welcome. Freewill offering will be taken. Refreshments.
Mon. Oct. 3
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a program on Social Security Disability Programs from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by a question and answer period. 963-6826.
Tues. Oct. 4
Senior Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome.
Fri. Oct. 7
Thriller Play
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present "Wait Until Dark" at the playhouse. 928-7887.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an art exhibit and sale, "Sacred Lands," by Barbara Lussier through Nov. 10 at the Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Reception is at 6 p.m. Oct. 7. 928-4948.
Conference
THOMPSON --- The 11th New England House Church Conference will e held in Thompson Oct. 7 and 8. Free. Registration required. 928-7658.
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday festivities throughout downtown Putnam this evening.
Sat. Oct. 8
Walktober Program
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present "The Houses and History of Woodstock Hill" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free. 928-4074.
Academy Open
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Academy on Fitts Road will be open for visitors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also the Ashford Historical Society, Inc. will hold a bake sale for a fund-raiser. The 2012 historical calendars is on sale for $7. 429-4568.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. on "My Name is Mary Sutter" by Robin Oliveira. 963-6826.
Grand Opening
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will hold a Grand Opening and Open House of the Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center at 10 a.m. Free. All welcome. 928-4948.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 8 a.m. starting at the new Center on Day Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Free. 928-4948.
Sun. Oct. 9
Pace for a Purpose
POMFRET --- The 27th annual Pomfret Hunter Pace is offering the equestrian community the chance to take part in the Pace for a Purpose. Benefits the Day Kimball Healthcare Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. 963-9055.
Animal Blessing
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock, UCC, on Rt. 169 will hold a blessing of all animals and celebration of those who care about them at 10 a.m. Each animal attending must be on a leash or in a carrying cage. Register in advance to let us know how many paws, scales, hooves and wings to plan for.
Sat. Oct. 15
Arts Fest
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present its annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16. Free to Historic New England members and kids under 12; $5 nonmembers. Rain or shine. 928-4074.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal rescue organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12 on the Danielson/Plainfield town line. $10 cash. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. State law requires all dogs and cats to have a current rabies vaccination. Cat food and cash donations always welcome. 546-1280.
Open House
WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Lodge #46 Freemasons will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lodge near the Woodstock Fair. Information regarding Freemasonry, Eastern Star, Shrine, and Demolay will be available. Tours of the building will begin at 10:15 and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Open to the public.
Fri. Oct. 21
Bulky Waste Collection
POMFRET --- The town will hold a bulky waste collection from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22 at the Murdock Property on Rt. 101. For Pomfret residents only. Waste must originate in Pomfret.
Sat. Oct. 22
Harvest Fair
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a Harvest Fair and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, rain or shine. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Part of the annual Pumpkin Fall Festival. 928-4405.
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will host its annual Great Pumpkin Fest in and around downtown Putnam.
Wed. Oct. 26
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights will present a senior dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Putnam Lodge of Elks. Theme is: Halloween. Refreshments. Donations toward food and beverage always accepted. 928-5441.
Fri. Oct. 28
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present its annual Trick or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. in and around downtown Putnam.
Fri. Nov. 4
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will hold its monthly First Friday celebration around downtown Putnam this evening.