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Wed. Oct. 2
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. 928-4948.
Fri. Oct. 14
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Robert A. LaMay on "Building a Railroad Museum" after the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room of the Town Hall. Free. All welcome.www.canterburyhistorical.org.
Thriller Play
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present "Wait Until Dark" at 7 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 and 23 at the playhouse. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for seniors/students. 928-7887.
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.
Sun. Oct. 16
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.
Open Farm
WOODSTOCK --- Open Farm Sunday will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairvue Farms on Rt. 171. See the cows being milked, visit the cows in the barn and the calves in the hutches. Enjoy some Cabot cheese, support local agriculture. Free. 928-9483.
Healing
PUTNAM --- There will be a Christian Healing Service for physical, emotional and spiritual healing at 1 p.m. at St. Philips Episcopal Church on Grove Street. All welcome. Celebrant: Rev. Ronald Glaude.
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. All welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
History Program
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR will present Daniel E. Newman, R.N., speaking on "Revolutionary War Medicine and Surgery" at 1 p.m. at the Palmer Homestead, Wolf Den Road. All welcome. 774-2565.
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.
Thriller Play
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present "Wait Until Dark" at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at the playhouse. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for seniors/students. 928-7887.
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. Tickets: $30 per person; $50 per couple; $20 per person for dinner only. 923-2090. Tickets also available at the door.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church on Rt. 6 will hold a lasagna dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. $8. Takeout only.
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 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.
Truck or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will present the Family Fun Night, Truck or Treat, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Free. All welcome.
Sun. Oct. 30
Harvest Party
THOMPSON --- The High Pointe Church on Thompson Road will hold a Harvest Party at 6 p.m. at the church. All welcome. www.gotohpc.org.
Fri. Nov. 4
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.
Art Studios
FOSTER --- Artist Open Studios, sponsored by fosteringArts.org, celebrates 11 years of educating and enjoying the public with their well-loved northern RI open studio tour. Free. www.artistopenstudios.org
Tues. Nov. 8
Art Show
DANIELSON --- The 2011 Regional Senior (over 55) Art Expo will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ellis Tech. Entrants sought: 928-2578.