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Wed. Dec. 5
Relay Cookie Exchange
WOODSTOCK --- The Relay For Life of NECT Committee will hold a special information night for new team captains and co-captains at 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Academy cafeteria. Cookie exchange, too. 860-230-4870.
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will sponsor an exhibit of members' artwork, "Autumn Gateway to Winter," through Dec. 13, at the Thompson Public Library on Riverside Drive. All welcome.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center and the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will present "Focus on Nature," photography contest, exhibit and sale through Jan. 1. Info at www.ctaudubon.org. 928-4948.
Giving Tree
WOODSTOCK --- The town is sponsoring a Giving Tree to benefit Woodstock senior citizens in need through Dec. 14, at the Town Hall. Citizens interested in helping out their neighbors should stop by the Town Hall lobby and select an ornament or two, listing gift ideas. 928-0208 x336.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Flights of Fancy," watercolors by David Stumpo exhibit and sale through Jan. 1. Exhibit is free. Portion of sales benefit the center. 928-4948.
Thur. Dec. 6
Senior Dinner
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford is sponsoring a holiday dinner for the Eastford Senior Citizen group, plus all seniors in the surrounding communities at the church. No charge. Reserve by Dec. 1: 974-0294.
Fri. Dec. 7
'Christmas Carol'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44) will present "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 23. $17 for adults; $14 for seniors and students. Bring nonperishable food item and/or hanging new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves on the Mitten Tree in the Bradley theater lobby. They will be donated to the Putnam Family Resource Center. 928-7887.
Christmas Story
PUTNAM --- The East Putnam Community Church on East Putnam Road will present an outdoor musical of the True Christmas Story at 6 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 in the field next to the church. Live Nativity. Warm-Up inside with hot cocoa, cookies and caroling. All welcome.
Church Music
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present First Friday's Congregational Church Music of the Season and open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Part of First Friday event. 928-4405.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. Prices vary. 923-2967.
Sat. Dec. 8
‘Nutcracker’
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts Northeast Connecticut will present “The Nutcracker” at 2 p.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. $20, general; $30 reserved. Tickets: www.performingartnect.org, 928-2946 or at Pomfret Spirit Shoppe or Wonderland Books. Snow date 1 p.m. Dec. 9.
Tree Lighting
POMFRET --- The Town of Pomfret will present it's annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Caroling at 5 p.m. on the Vanilla Bean Green, followed by light refreshments at the Vanilla Bean. In memory of Mary Patenaude.
Santa Breakfast
POMFRET --- Breakfast with Santa will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Community School. $7 for adults; $4 for kids 10 and younger. Photos and activities available. Benefits Abington Social Library. 974-1674 or www.abingtonsociallibrary.org.
'Christmas Carol'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44) will present "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 23. $17 for adults; $14 for seniors and students. Bring nonperishable food item and/or hanging new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves on the Mitten Tree in the Bradley theater lobby. They will be donated to the Putnam Family Resource Center. 928-7887.
Sun. Dec. 9
'Christmas Carol'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44) will present "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 23. $17 for adults; $14 for seniors and students. Bring nonperishable food item and/or hanging new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves on the Mitten Tree in the Bradley theater lobby. They will be donated to the Putnam Family Resource Center. 928-7887.
Wine Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- First Annual Holiday Wine Tasting sponsored by the Woodstock Academy Alumni Association will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Vienna Restaurant & Inn in Southbridge. Benefits the WA Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. $45 at Sweet Evalina's or by calling 963-4926.
Breakfast With Santa
THOMPSON --- Marianapolis Preparatory School will present "Breakfast With Santa" from 10 a.m. to noon at the school. $7; kids under 5 admitted free. 923-9565.
Thur. Dec. 13
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Department's chorus and concert band will perform a selection of modern and traditional holiday music at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Drawings and reception. Free. All welcome.
Fri. Dec. 14
'Christmas Carol'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44) will present "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23. $17 for adults; $14 for seniors and students. Bring nonperishable food item and/or hanging new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves on the Mitten Tree in the Bradley theater lobby. They will be donated to the Putnam Family Resource Center. 928-7887.
Pot Luck
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society Holiday Potluck Supper & Live Christmas Music will be held around 7 p.m. (following 6 p.m. business session) at the Community Room of the Town Hall. Bring a nonperishable food item for Canterbury Cares, the local food pantry, and your favorite potluck dish to share. www.canterburyhistorical.org.
Sat. Dec. 15
Wreaths Across America
The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has volunteered to conduct Wreaths across America ™ ceremonies this year at noon at the Brooklyn Veterans Monument, Rt. 169, Brooklyn; Killingly Veterans Monument, Davis Park, Rt. 12, Danielson; Plainfield Veterans Monument, Community Avenue, Plainfield; Pomfret Veterans Monument, intersection of routes 44 and 97, Pomfret; Scotland Veterans Monument, Rt. 14, Scotland; Thompson Veterans Monument, Town Common, Rt. 193, Thompson; Woodstock Veterans Monument, Town Common, Rt. 169, Woodstock. All welcome. 774-9457.
Live Nativity
PUTNAM --- The Eastford Baptist Church will present a "Live Nativity" at 6 p.m. at the Rotary Park Bandstand. Bring your family and friends to experience an unique presentation of the Christmas story complete with live animals. Free admission and refreshments.
'Christmas Carol'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44) will present "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 23. $17 for adults; $14 for seniors and students. Bring nonperishable food item and/or hanging new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves on the Mitten Tree in the Bradley theater lobby. They will be donated to the Putnam Family Resource Center. 928-7887.
Sun. Dec. 16
'Christmas Carol'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44) will present "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 23. $17 for adults; $14 for seniors and students. Bring nonperishable food item and/or hanging new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves on the Mitten Tree in the Bradley theater lobby. They will be donated to the Putnam Family Resource Center. 928-7887.
Lessons, Carols
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present "An Evening of Lessons and Carols" at 7 p.m. at the Clark Memorial Chapel at the school. Free. All welcome.
Caroling
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford and Eastford Baptist Church invite all to a Community Carol Sing at the Ivy Glenn at 6 p.m. followed by refreshments at the Congregational Church. Bring new hats, scarves, mittens, or gloves for those in need. In case of rain, caroling will be indoors at the Congregational Church, 8 Church Rd.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. $8. 923-2967 .
Mon. Dec. 24
'Carpenter Shop'
POMFRET --- The First Congregational Church of Pomfret will present a candlelight Christmas Eve Service, "The Carpenter's Shop," a monodramatic meditation with music at 6 p.m. All welcome.
Candlelight Service
EASTFORD -- The Congregational Church of Eastford will hold a traditional Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons at 7 p.m. The service will be held by candlelight.
Tues. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Thur. Dec. 27
Winter Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp at 326 Taft Pond Road will hold “Winter Game Day” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6 to 12. Lunch and snack provided with games, crafts and winter fun during school vacation week. $10. Preregistration requested: 974-1122.
Wed. Jan. 1, 2013
Happy New Year!
Mon. April 8
‘Bach to Future’
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts Northeast Connecticut will present a free children’s education program, “Bach to the Future” at 10:15 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center. New Haven Symphony Orchestra. www.performingartnect.org
Tues. May 14
‘Cinderella’
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts Northeast Connecticut will present “Cinderella” at 10:15 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center. Salt Marsh Opera Co. www.performingartnect.org
Sat. May 18
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- Relay For Life of Northeastern Connecticut will be held May 18 and 19 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.