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Wed. April 4
Nature Program
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Susan Peifer's watercolor exhibit and sale through April 15 at the new center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Thur. April 5
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Woodcock Watch" at 7 p.m. at the new center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Easter Social
PUTNAM --- An Easter Youth Social will be held from 3:15 to 5 p.m. in the Putnam Elementary School cafeteria for kids 10 and younger.
Fri. April 6
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. April 7
Easter Event
QUINEBAUG --- The Thompson Bible Fellowship will hold an Easter event for children and families starting at 10 a.m. It includes an Easter Egg Hunt, a puppet show, crafts, and prizes. All welcome. No cost. 923-9512.
Egg Hunt
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Dept. has rescheduled the annual Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. at the Wolf Den State Park on Wolf Den Drive. The hunt is for boys and girls ages 1-10. Please bring your Easter baskets or bags to collect eggs. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures with your own camera.
Sun. April 8
Happy Easter!
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. April 9
Seniors Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Thompson Recreation will present free entertainment for seniors citizens, the Plainfield Chorus, at 10:15 a.m. in the Louis P. Faucher Community Center. Light refreshments. Bring a nonperishable food item for TEEG’s Food Pantry. Register online at www.thompsonrec.org or drop in or call: 923-9440.
Wed. April 11
Civil War Program
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Ron Tillen's program, "The Local Impact of the Civil War," at 7 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room, Rt. 12. Free. All welcome.
Thur. April 12
Lawn Seminar
BROOKLYN --- The UConn Extension Service will hold a free lawn care seminar from 10 a.m. to noon at the Windham County Extension Center on Wolf Den Road. Go to www.ladybug.uconn.edu for more information.
Wine Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The Exchange Club of Northeast Connecticut, celebrating 50 years as the local service organization affiliate of the National Exchange Club, will hold its Annual Wine Tasting fund-raiser for the Prevention of Child Abuse at 6 p.m. at The Harvest Restaurant. Sponsored by Pomfret Spirit Shoppe owner Mary Patenaude and beverage distributors, this annual event provides an excellent selection of local and international wines, along with professional guidance on individual selections. Appropriate hors d’oeuvres and food stations complement the fine wines. Tickets, $35 at Pomfret Spirit Shoppe, from Exchange Club members, at door, 774-7667 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fri. April 13
Fund-raiser Auction
CANTERBURY --- The sixth annual Relay For Life of NE CT will be held starting with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. at Wright's Mill. Dinner is at 6:30 and the auction begins at 7:45. Dancing follows. $20 per person. This year the auction is in honor of Steve Bousquet. To make a donation to the auction or for more info, 860-208-4681.
History Program
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Thompson Recreation will present a lecture on “The History of the Thompson Public Schools,” (including the One-Room Schoolhouse) at 10:30 a.m. in the Louis P. Faucher Community Room. First-come, first-served. Register online: www.thompsonrec.org or, if drop in or call, 923-9440.
Sat. April 14
Clean-up
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 10th annual French River Clean-up will be held today, starting with registration at 7:30 a.m. at Valley Springs Sportsman Club. Coffee and donuts. Clean-up is from 9 a.m. to noon. Noon to 1 p.m, return of Valley Springs for complimentary lunch. 923-9052.
Mon. April 16
Auction, Tag Sale
POMFRET --- Donations of items for the 58th Annual Windham County 4-H Auction and Tag Sale will be accepted starting April 16 and continue through May 3. Call 974-3379 to schedule a delivery to the Windham County Outdoor Center at 326 Taft Pond Rd., or to arrange for pick up of donated items. Household goods, furniture, electronics, books, plants, gift certificates are all gratefully accepted (no used clothing please). Donations are tax deductible. Auction/Tag Sale is May 4 and 5.
Health Proxy
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Thompson Recreation will present a lecture on the Health Care Proxy Program at 10:30 a.m. in the Louis P. Faucher Community Room. Free. All welcome. Register online at www.thompsonrec.org or drop in or call: 923-9440.