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Wed. Oct. 5
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. 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.
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.
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. 928-7405.
Tues. Oct. 11
Toastmasters
DANIELSON --- Toastmasters Club #4719 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at QVCC (room assignment on monitor in Main Lobby. Visitors welcome. 974- 1050.
Fri. Oct. 14
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present "Building a Railroad Museum" after the 7 p.m. business session in the library of the Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School Community Room. Free. All welcome.www.canterburyhistorical.org.
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.
Book Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Social Library on Hampton Road will hold a book sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Large inventory of books for sale. Benefits the oldest continuously operating social library in the U.S. 974-0415.
DNA Program
TOLLAND --- "DNA Testing in Genealogy" will be the topic at the French-Canadian Genealogical Society meeting at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the United Congregational Church. Free. All welcome. Refreshments.
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.
Wed. Oct. 19
Stormwater Workshop
DUDLEY --- The Last Green Valley will hold a free Stormwater Management Workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dudley Town Hall, third floor. Register by calling 774-3300.
Thur. Oct. 20
Art Guild
POMFRET CENTER --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the new CT Audubon center on Day Road. Guest demonstrator is mixed media quilt artist. Free to members. $5 for nonmembers. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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. Scarecrow contest included.
Oktoberfest
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 7th annual St. Joseph School Oktoberfest and Harvest Dinner fund-raiser will begin at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on Rt. 12. Ticket prices vary. 923-2090. Tickets also available at the door.
Tues. Oct. 25
Toastmasters
DANIELSON --- Toastmasters Club #4719 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at QVCC (room assignment on monitor in Main Lobby. Visitors welcome. 974- 1050.
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 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.
Truck or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will present Family Fun Night, Truck or Treat, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Free. All welcome.
Fri. Oct. 28
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown, includes music, food, special events, and the arts.
Sat. Nov. 5
Beef Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a roast beef supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. 928-4405.