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Fri. Feb. 3
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "What are Blogs?" for older adults at 1 p.m at the Pomfret Senior Center. Free. Call 928-3475 to register. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Sat. Feb. 4
Dinner, Movie
POMFRET CENTER --- The First Congregational Church on Church Road will present Dinner and a Movie. clamcakes and chowder is at 5:30 p.m. and the movie, "Letters to God" is at 6:45 p.m. $10 pp; $25 per family. 928-7381.
Sun. Feb. 5
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Expressive Landscapes," large-scale acrylics by Muriel Miller through Feb. 29 at the new Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 5. Free. Portion of sales benefits the center. 928-4948.
Mon. Feb. 6
Heifer Program
PUTNAM --- The Heifer community meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Putnam Library meeting room. Details regarding the upcoming Heifer fund-raising concert featuring “Take Note!” scheduled for 3 p.m. March 11 at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. All welcome.
Tues. Feb. 7
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a pizza party lunch meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. Paid 2012 members free; nonmembers $5. RSVP by Jan. 30: 974-0426.
Senior Coffee
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation and Webster Manor Health Care Center are presenting a free coffee and pastry hour for local senior citizens from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Louis P. Faucher Community Center. Come and share your thoughts and ideas for programs you would like to see offered in our area. Free blood pressure screenings will also be available during this time. Free, but register by calling 923-9440 by Feb. 3 .
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Meet in parking lot. 928-4948.
Wed. Feb. 8
Relay Meeting
WOODSTOCK --- Relay For Life of Northeastern CT will hold a February Team Captains meeting at 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Academy cafeteria. Those coming straight from work can purchase a meal, at a reasonable price. 377-9671.
Sat. Feb. 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Monthly Owl Walk" at 5 p.m. starting from the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Cancelled due to bad weather. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Italian Night
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd on Bradford Corner Road will hold Italian Night Fund-raiser with two seatings, at 5 and at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Takeout available with advance purchase tickets only. $9. Tickets at the door, but advance purchase recommended. 974-2353. Free concert by Hill Church Hillbillies from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Chocolate Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church will host a Sweetheart Chocolate sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bake, Book Sale
ONECO --- The Oneco United Methodist church on Rt. 14A will hold a book, bake sale and offer homemade soups to go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Snow date is Feb. 18.
Tag Bake Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church on Hampton Road (Rt. 97) will hold a tag and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Snow date: Feb. 18.
Dinner Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph School Home and School Association & The Damsels of Club 2087 will host its third annual Valentine Dinner Dance starting at 6 p.m. at the K of C Hall 2087 on Rt. 12. $20 pp or $40 per couple. Benefits the St. Joseph School graduating class. 923-2090.
Sun. Feb. 12
Fashion Show
WOODSTOCK --- The Project Graduation Senior Prom Fashion Show for Woodstock Academy will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the academy auditorium. Advance tickets are $7; $8 at the door. 974-2591.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Second Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood. Meet in parking lot on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.
Tues. Feb. 14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present an introduction to free online legal information for older adults at 1 p.m at the Pomfret Senior Center. Free. Call 928-3475 to register. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Toastmasters
DANIELSON --- Toastmasters Club #4719 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at QVCC (Room W210). Visitors welcome to attend and acquaint themselves with Toastmasters’ state-of-the-art public speaking and leadership programs. 974- 1050.
Arts Forum
DANIELSON --- The state Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of the Arts (COA), through the new local Northeast Cultural Alliance, is hosting a public forum from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 at Quinebaug Valley Community College. The forum will be used to communicate its new direction to the arts & cultural community and to engage constituents in a planning discussion regarding the reorganization of programs and services for the next fiscal year. All welcome.
Wed. Feb. 15
Jazz Band
WILLIMANTIC --- The Eastern Connecticut State University will present the U.S. Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band at 7 p.m. in Shafer Auditorium. Free, but seating limited. Reserve by calling 456-0036.
Fri. Feb. 17
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Owl Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Trail Wood. Cancelled due to bad weather. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Spaghetti Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Department will host a fund-raising spaghetti dinner/cabaret from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Putnam High School Cafeteria. Entertainment provided by the band, chorus & special guests. Takeout available. $8 for adults; $6 for senior citizens and kids under 10. Benefits the department's competition in Virginia Beach. 933-6837.
Sat. Feb. 18
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Mountain Lions" at 2 p.m. at the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring your stories/photos. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Camper Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp at 326 Taft Pond Road is having Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for prospective campers and returning campers, ages 6-12. Lunch and snack provided with games, crafts and more. Bring outdoor gear and a sled if there is snow on the ground. $10. Preregistration requested. 974-1122.
Tues. Feb. 21
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.
Shrove Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a Shrove Tuesday Supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Freewill offering. All welcome. 928-4405.
Sat. Feb. 25
Italian Dinner
WOODSTOCK --- The Senior High Youth Group will host an Italian Dinner with seating from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169. $10 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. Takeout available at 5:15. 928-7405.
Turkey Pot Pie
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a turkey pot pie supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Sun. Feb. 26
Stew/Store
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Stroll, Stew, Story & Song" at the Trail Wood. Call for time and to register. 928-4948.
Scout Reunion
PUTNAM --- If you are a former Girl Scout, you are a part of our history! Come reconnect with fellow alumnae during our 100th Anniversary year by attending an open house at 7 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street. www.gsofct.org.
Tues. Feb. 28
Toastmasters
DANIELSON --- Toastmasters Club #4719 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at QVCC (Room W210). Visitors welcome to attend and acquaint themselves with Toastmasters’ state-of-the-art public speaking and leadership programs. 974- 1050.
Wed. Feb. 29
Nature Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a free walk at noon at the new center at Day Road. 928-4948.