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Wed. Nov. 30
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will sponsor an art exhibit, "Art in Winter" at the Thompson Public Library through Dec. 29.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an art exhibit and sale, "Birds in Watercolor," by David Stumpo through Jan. 4 at the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Fri. Dec. 2
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Annie" at 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 4, 11, 18. $20 for adults; $17 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887. Bring winter wear for the Mitten Tree on stage.
Sat. Dec. 3
Santa Breakfast
W. GLOCESTER --- The W. Glocester Elementary School community organization will present Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon at the school on Reynolds Road. Vendors wanted. Call 401-413-0108 by Nov. 18 to reserve vendor spot.
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will open its Holiday Nature Store at the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Tax free on opening day. Store runs through Dec. 21. 928-4948.
Pet Help
DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal rescue organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, Purina brands preferred, to help homeless and needy animals in our communities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire, junction of routes 12 and 101. Cash donations welcome. 546-1280.
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ will hold a Sugar Plum Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Rt. 6. Breakfast served from 8 a.m.
Holly Fair
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd will present its Holly Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donate change to buy phone cards for troops serving in Afghanistan. Fair benefits continued renovations and repairs to historic church building. 974-2125.
Concert
KILLINGLY --- The CCNC will present, "Classical Collaboration! Three Choirs Perform Haydn and Mozart" at 2:30 p.m. in the new Killingly High School on Putnam Pike. Tickets: $15/$5 under age 19 - available at the door.
Wreath Sale
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Organization will hold a wreath sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knowlton Memorial Hall on Pompey Hollow Road. $12.
Holiday Crafts
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip's Church on Rt. 44 will present its 27th annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Lunch available.
House Tour
PUTNAM --- The Living Faith United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas House Tour to benefit the church's ministries from 4:30 to 8 p.m. five homes. Light refreshments in each home. Snow date Dec. 10. Reservations requested. 928-9705.
Sun. Dec. 4
Open House
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold a holiday open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments, crafts, cookie decorating. We will be collecting pet food and kitty litter at the door to be donated to local Animal Shelters. Free.
Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- A Quiet Corner fund-raiser for the Access Community Action Agency’s Energy Assistance Fund will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tyrone Farm and includes dessert bar, music and a silent auction.
Holiday Store
WOODSTOCK --- The Welcome Center of the Woodstock Historical Society at Palmer Hall on Rt. 169 will hold a Holiday Store from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11. 928.1035
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.
Carols
POMFRET --- First Congregational Church of Pomfret will present "Carols on the Commons" at 6 p.m. Hot soup, bread and dessert follow at the church. All welcome.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Droll Yankees Bird Feeder Demo at 2 p.m. at the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 928-4948.
Tues. Dec. 6
Senior Lunch
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a potluck luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet road. Bring a dish to share. All Pomfret seniors welcome.
Wed. Dec. 7
Holiday Crafts
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Ring in the Holidays Story and Craft Session" at 4:30 p.m. for 1st through 4th graders. 963-6826.
Sat. Dec. 10
Book Discussion
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion on "Dragon House" by John Shors at 2 p.m. 963-6826.
Wreaths Across America
The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will Wreaths Across America at noon at the veterans monuments in Brooklyn, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Scotland, Thompson and Woodstock. All welcome. 774-9457.
'Nutcracker'
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of NE CT will present Ballet Theatre Company of West Hartford in its ninth annual production of “The Nutcracker” at 3 p.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. $15. www.performingartsnect.org; 928-2946.
Sun. Dec. 11
‘Messiah’
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ on Rt. 169, will present Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Reception follows. 942 4036.
Celebration
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present "An Evening of Lessons and Carols" at 7 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel.
Holiday Store
WOODSTOCK --- The Welcome Center of the Woodstock Historical Society at Palmer Hall on Rt. 169 will hold a Holiday Store from noon to 4 p.m. 928.1035
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Monthly Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. starting from the parking lot at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.
'Moon Walk'
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7 p.m. starting from the parking lot at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.
Thur. Dec. 15
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present "Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Show" from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the Faucher Community Room for local senior citizens. Free. Light refreshments. Reserve seat: 923-9440.
Sat. Dec. 17
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Tree and Shrub Identification" at 1 p.m. at the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Tues. Dec. 27
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Monthly Bird Walk" at 1 p.m. starting from the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Camper Game Day
POMFRET CENTER --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold a Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for prospective campers and returning campers ages 6 to 12 $10. Pre-registration requested. 974-1122.
Fri. Dec. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Monthly Owl Walk" at 4 p.m. starting from the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sun. Jan. 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Lois and Virginia's Memorial Walk" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting from the parking lot at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.
Fri. Jan. 6
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Owl Walk" at 5 p.m. starting from the parking lot at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.