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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.
Auction
POMFRET --- Pomfret School Online Auction ends April 16. It features many local items and experiences. Benefits the Pomfret School student financial aid and faculty professional development. Visit: www.biddingforgood.com/pomfretschoolauction.
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 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.
Tues. April 17
Legal Workshop
DANIELSON --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley, Inc. is hosting a “Legal Voice” workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Arc offices on Cook Hill Road. The free workshop is for parents and families of adult children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The workshop will educate families on the variety of options available for continued advocacy throughout their child’s adulthood, including how to have a legal voice in the life of their adult child. Info: 774-2827.
Heifer Meeting
PUTNAM --- Heifer International will hold a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Putnam Public Library. Spring and summer events to be planned. All welcome. Volunteers needed for farmers markets and fairs. Training and materials provided. 377-4563.
Wed. April 18
Child Abuse Forum
PUTNAM --- The Exchange Club of Northeast Connecticut will host a free public forum focusing on efforts to combat child abuse and domestic violence throughout Windham County, at 6 p.m. at J.D. Cooper’s. Buffet. For info, visit www.NECTExchangeClub.org/ or call 280-7631.
Thur. April 19
Art Guild
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the new Audubon facility on Day Road. After the business meeting, Alicia Underhill, an equine artist who works in oils, will be our guest demonstrator for this meeting. All welcome.
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- A “Genealogy on Internet” free seminar will be offered at 7 p.m. in the library of the Old County Courthouse on Tolland Green.
Sat. April 21
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Earth Day
THOMPSON --- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at West Thompson Lake will hold its 20th annual Earth Day Celebration. Registration at 8 a.m. at the Overlook Picnic Shelter off W. Thompson Road. Cleanup starts at 9 a.m. followed by pizza lunch. Bring work gloves. 923-2982.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 21 and 22 at 326 Taft Pond Road. From 1:30 to 2 p.m. April 21 there will be an informational Parent Panel.
Walk-a-Thon
PUTNAM --- The American Legion 4th District Family is hosting a 3-mile walk to benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at the St. Marie-Greenhalgh complex on Wicker Street. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. Make checks payable to: Kids Walk or Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Sun. April 22
Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club's annual Noe Poulin Youth Fishing Derby will run from noon to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park. Registration is from 11 a.m. Prizes, food, more.
Wed. April 25
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Nature Photography Working Group" at 7 p.m. at the new center on Day Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Relay Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Relay For Life of Northeastern CT is holding a fund-raiser in conjunction with Wendy’s of Putnam. Located on Rt. 44, they are donating 15 percent of food purchased between 5 and 8 p.m.
Thur. April 26
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Trail Wood Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. April 28
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. starting from the new center on Day Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church on Rt. 6 will offer a take-out lasagna dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $8.
Freethinker Fellowship
PUTNAM --- Atheist And freethinker fellowship will be held at 11 a.m. at the Putnam Public Library. Donuts, coffee, discussion. All welcome. 315-2779.
Horse Auction
STORRS --- The UConn Animal Science Department will hold its Spring Horse Auction (and tag sale) starting at 11 a.m. at the Horsebarn Hill Arena. 486-2034. Free. All welcome.