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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.
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.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Finding and Getting Close to Wildlife" at 7 p.m. at the new center at Day Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 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.
Show and Tell
DANIELSON --- The Killingly Historical Society will hold a Show and Tell program at 1:30, following the membership meeting at 1 p.m. It will be held in the Killingly Historical Center at 196 Main St. Bring an item or items and share your story with others. Light refreshments.
Evening of Arts
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "An Evening of the Arts" at 7:30 at the playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44). Features musical performances from local theatres, choirs and high schools. Tickets are $11 and may be purchased at www.bradleyplayhouse.org; or at 928-7887 or at Wonderland Books or Victoria Station Café. Benefits the playhouse’s Annual Campaign for Handicap Accessibility.
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.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Susan Peifer's watercolor exhibit and sale starting with a reception today from 2 to 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through April 15 at the new center on Day Road. 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.
Mon. March 5
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Day Kimball Hospital from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the hospital's Robert H. Field Conference Center (enter through the rear lab entrance). Walkins welcome. 1-800-733-2767.
Tues. March 6
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will hold a brown bag lunch at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors are welcome.
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.
Boating Course
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Commission is present a CT Safe Boating Course for all boat and jet ski owners from 6:45 to 9 p.m. March 12, 14, 19 and 21 You must attend all four sessions in order to be eligible for the certificate. $5 for Thompson residents; $10 for nonresidents. Registration ends March 9 or when the class is full. 923-9440.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Meet in parking lot. 928-4948.
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.
Tea Party
E. WOODSTOCK --- An American Doll Tea Party & Doll Fashion Show will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Benefits the May Memorial Library. $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets at library or through email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 cappella vocal ensemble's fund-raising concert, "Take Note," at 3 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. All welcome.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Gardens that Harvest the Rain" at 2 p.m. at the new center at Day Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Meet in parking lot. 928-4948.
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.
Thur. March 15
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Woodcock Watches" at 6:45 p.m. March 15, March 17, March 22, March 29 and at 7 p.m. April 5. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fri. March 16
'Spelling Bee'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" March 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1. 860-928-7887.
Sat. March 17
Volleyball Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The 13th annual Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge fund-raiser will be held March 17 and 18 at Pomfret School. To enter a team, to be a sponsor or for more information call 928-9682 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.