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Wed. Feb. 22
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. Free. Portion of sales benefits the center. 928-4948.

Thurs. Feb. 23
Garden Show
HARTFORD --- The UConn Soil Testing Lab will take part in the Connecticut Flower and Garden show at the Connecticut Convention Center Feb. 23 through 26. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and 25 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 26. They will do free soil pH testing. Bring 1/2 cup of soil. Free gardening handouts.

Fri. Feb. 24
What is Facebook?
POMFRET --- Pomfret Public Library will offer an introduction to Facebook social networking for older adults at 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 as part of the library’s Internet 102: Keep in Touch workshop series. Free, call to register, 860-928-3475. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Book Discussion
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present the Ella Grasso Gardens Book Discussion of "The Family Man" by Elinor Lipman, at 1 p.m. at the library. 963-6826.

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.

Blues Fest
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic 3rd Thursday Street Fest will present a Winter Blues Fest 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Willimantic Elks Club on Pleasant Street. $15. 456-2188.

Sun. Feb. 26
Wedding Expo
THOMPSON --- WINY will present the WINY Wedding Expo 2012 starting at noon at the Raceway Restaurant. Free. Register by calling 928-1350.

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.

Genealogy
POMFRET --- Pomfret Public Library will offer an introduction to free online genealogy resources including those available through your state and public library at 1 p.m. the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free, no registration necessary, 928-3475. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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.

Thur. March 1
'The Movie Game'
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present "The Movie Game" at 7 p.m. March 1, 2 and 3 on the Irwin Black Box Theatre. $3 per person; $5 per couple. Seating limited. Call 923-9565.

Fri. March 2
What is Skype?
POMFRET --- Pomfret Public Library will offer an introduction to Skype for older adults at 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44, as part of the library’s Internet 102: Keep in Touch workshop series. Free, call to register, 928-3475. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Sat. March 3
Spaghetti Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Putnam Ford will present its 13th annual Spaghetti Dinner Dance to benefit Relay for Life  of NE CT at the K of C Hall on Rt. 12. Cocktails are at 6 and dinner is at 7. Call 928-2731 for tickets.

Corned Beef Dinner
POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret will present a corned beef and cabbage dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Takeout or eat in. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Benefits Christ Church's Teen Pilgrimage Fund. 928-7026 for takeout orders only.

Sun. March 4
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Bears of Connecticut" at 2 p.m. at the new Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $3 for members; $5 for nonmembers.  928-4948.
 
Ministry
POMFRET --- The First Congregational Church of Pomfret is hosting the Jews for Jesus ministry at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. 928-7381.

Train Show
CHESHIRE --- The Cheshire High School Marching Band Parents' Association will present its 36th annual train show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school on Rt. 10. 203-265-7527.

Fri. March 9
What are Blogs?
POMFRET --- Pomfret Public Library will offer an introduction to blogging for older adults at 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44, as part of the library’s Internet 102: Keep in Touch workshops. Free, call to register, 928-3475. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Sat. March 10
Gala Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- Day Kimball Healthcare Deary Memorial Cancer Fund will present its annual gala with a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing, at the Gold Eagle Restaurant at the Laurel House. This year the gala honors the memory of Steve Bousquet. $30. 860-208-4456.

Book Discussion
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion of "Caleb's Crossing" by Geraldine Brooks, at 2 p.m. at the library. 963-6826.

Sun. March 11
Concert Fund-raiser
E. WOODSTOCK --- The local Heifer International group will present a fund-raising concert, "Take Note," at 3 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. All welcome.

Mon. March 12
Senior Crafts
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation is offering a Springtime or Easter card craft class for local senior citizens from 10 to 11:30 at the Louis P. Faucher Community Center. Free for Thompson seniors and $5 for others. Preregister by Jan. 29. 923-9440.

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