Wed. Oct. 23
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” photo exhibit and sale by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “With Love, From Kate,” artwork by Kate Gilman-Alexander, through Oct. 30 at the Thompson Public Library.
Fri. Oct. 25
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will hold its annual Trick or Treat Night from 5 to 7 p.m. in downtown Putnam. Free.
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond road will hold a Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Sunday. $50. To preregister by Oct. 21 or for more info, call 860-974-1122.
Sun. Oct. 27
Community Conversation
PUTNAM --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “An American Story Race Amity and the Other Tradition” at 1 p.m. at the B’Nai Shalom Synagogue on Church Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
‘Get Roped In’
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will present “Get Roped In!” Walktober Walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the walk will include the low ropes course. For kids 9 and older. To preregister by Oct. 25 by calling: 860-974-3379.
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Providence Road. Includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. All welcome. 860-774-9352.
Mon. Oct. 28
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at QVCC. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Wed. Oct. 30
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Support Group
PUTNAM --- The Parkinson’s Support Group will present Diane Tryon, RD, speaking on nutrition and Parkinson’s from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Day Kimball Hospital RHF3. 860-774-6143.
Sat. Nov. 2
‘Gone with the Wind’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present the film “Gone with the Wind” at 3 p.m. $8. www.thebradleyhouse.org
Bottle Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Town Garage on Rt. 12. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Fall Fair
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will hold a Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tremko Lane. Lunch and bake table to purchase. Spaces available. 860-428-6502.
Take-out Lasagna
BROOKLYN --- Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will present a Take Out Lasagna Dinner (meat or vegetarian) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (or until it’s gone). $12.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 8 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Limited to 20 people. $15 for CAS members; $25 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Mon. Nov. 4
Call to Action
POMFRET --- “Biodiversity, Climate Change and the Sixth Extinction – A Call to Action” will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. Register at: 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 8
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Beaver Moon Campfire and Walk from 7 to 10 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Cloud/rain date is Nov. 9. Register: 860-928-4948.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Taylor McClure of the Connecticut Historical Society Discussing Connecticut’s 17th Century Witch Trials” following the 7 p.m. business session in the community room of the Town Hall. All welcome. Free refreshments.
Sat. Nov. 9
Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Fire Departments and Community Fire Station 81 will hold their 14th annual Toy Collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring new unwrapped toy or a donation to the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association on Rt. 169 (next to the Woodstock Town Hall).
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Saw-whet Owl Banding” at 7 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Limited to 20 people. $15 for CAS members; $25 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Winter Bazaar
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WestfieldUCC.org.
Sun. Nov. 10
Fund-raiser Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The a cappella ensemble Take Note! will perform a concert to benefit TEEG at 3 p.m. at the First congregational Church of Woodstock. Donations to TEEG accepted at the door. 860-923-3458.
Sat. Nov. 16
Holiday Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center Annual Holiday Nature Store will be open through Dec. 20 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Nov. 23
Community Conversation
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “The Hurricane” (Rubin Hurricane Carter) at 1 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Haiku Workshop with Sherri Vogt” from 10 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Register online.
Fund-raiser Auction
EASTFORD --- Eastford Elementary School will host its annual Goods & Services Auction starting at 5 p.m. at the school’s gym. A brazen barbeque dinner will be available. Fund-raiser for the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C.
Sun. Nov. 24
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Providence Road. Includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. All welcome. 860-774-9352.
Sat. Nov. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Introductory Mammal Tracking Hike” at 1 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $25 for CAS members; $35 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. Dec. 6
‘Miracle on 34th Street’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Miracle on 34th Street” through Dec. 22. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Dec. 7
Art Show
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church 6th Annual Holiday Art Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twenty-four vendors will be set up in the fellowship hall. Lunch will be served. Parking and admission is free.
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