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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.
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.
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.
Pancake Breakfast
POMFRET --- A Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center $7.
The breakfast is being held as a thank you to a local Girl Scout for her work over the summer at the Pomfret Food Pantry as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award.
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will host its annual Great Pumpkin Fest in and around downtown Putnam. Scarecrow contest included.
History Program
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society will present “Little Known Facts about Connecticut’s History,” by historian Wilson “Bill” Faude, at 2 p.m. at the Palmer Memorial Hall on Rt. 169. Free for members; $10 for non members. Light refreshments. www.woodstockhistoricalsociety.org.
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.
Sun. Oct. 23
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.
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 Recreation Department, the Putnam Business Association and others, will present its annual Trick or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. in and around downtown Putnam, from Union Square to Jade Gardens.
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.
Sat. Oct. 29
Comedy Night
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Improv Comedy Night" at 7 p.m. at the playhouse. Season tickets valid for this performance. Get tickets by calling 860-928-7887 or by going to www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
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.
Open House
THOMPSON --- Marianapolis Preparatory School will hold its annual day student open house from 1 to 3 p.m.. It is for students applying to Marianapolis for the 2012-2013 school year. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., with opening remarks from Head of School Joseph Hanrahan at 1. For more information and to register, call 923-9245.