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Wed. Nov. 7
Art Exhibit
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret Center will present House & Garden; Field & Farm – art by Roxanne Steed through December at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Senior Dinner
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Senior Citizens are holding a Harvest Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Eastford on Church Road (use back parking lot). Entertainment. Call 860-576-7209 to sign up and say what food item(s) you will bring. All welcome.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present “Reap & Sew, Collections & Reflections” small works by Rena Masson, through Nov. 29. Program supported by the Friends of the Library. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org.
Thur. Nov. 8
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present “Research on East Putnam” by Fab Cutler from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Joseph Pempek Conference Room in the Superintendent’s wing of Putnam High.
Ornament Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- A Celebrity Karaoke will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Crossings to raise money for the holiday ornament in Rotary Park fund.
Presentation
DANIELSON --- The QVCC Fine Arts Department and the QVCC Cultural Programming Committee present “Waiting for Yoko: A Celebration of Faculty Authors: featuring Faculty Cindi Brassington and Jonathan Andersen at 6 p.m. All welcome. Open mic.
Fri. Nov. 9
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present David Naumec speaking about "The Pequot War" following the brief 7 p.m. business session at the Canterbury Town Hall. Refreshments. All welcome.
Veterans Ceremony
DANIELSON --- QVCC will hold a Veteran’s Day Celebration at 2 p.m. After a ceremony in the QVCC Auditorium, guests are invited to spend time in the Veterans garden, where 38 new bricks will be dedicated and for the opening of the Veterans Connection Photo Exhibit in the SPIROL Art Gallery.
Sat. Nov. 10
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella Yuletide Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Church Hall on Providence Street. Drawings, vendors, café, bake sale, basket drawing and more. Tickets sold at St. Mary’s parish center.
Winter Bazaar
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold its Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. westfielducc.org.
Annual Bazaar
WEBSTER --- The Christopher Heights Assisted Living of Webster Annual Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chowder and chili in bread boules will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the pub. Benefits Christopher Heights of Webster Resident Fund.
Mon. Nov. 12
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.
Tues. Nov. 13
Origins of Thanksgiving
POMFRET --- Author Glenn Cheney will present the historical context of the Pilgrims’ travels and their year prior to the famous Thanksgiving feast of 1621 at 7 p.m. at Old Town House. Sponsored by Friends of Pomfret Public Library.
Fri. Nov. 16
‘Moveable Feast’
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will present “Tastefully New England – A Moveable Feast” starting at 7 p.m. at The Raceway Restaurant. $50. 860-774-8001.
Sat. Nov. 17
Greek Pastries
DANIELSON --- The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street will hold its Greek Pastry Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 18
Turkey Shoot
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus on Riverside Drive will hold its annual turkey and ham shoot from 2 to 6 p.m. Public welcome. 860-923-2967.
Mon. Nov. 19
Santa Visits
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host Santa & Mrs. Merry Claus making a pre-season visit to the Green District Schoolhouse to chat and pose for photos from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Green District Schoolhouse off Rt. 169.
Tues. Nov. 20
Thanksgiving
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council will be holding its Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. at B'nai Shalom on Church Street (across from Town Hall). The diverse faith groups in the area will offer prayers of thanks, along with music, fellowship & refreshments. All welcome. Free but a monetary or nonperishable food donation to Daily Bread will be accepted. 860-928-2795.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Thur. Nov. 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold its annual Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends at 12:30 p.m. It is a “Don’t be Alone on Thanksgiving” event. Information and reservations required: 860-928-4405.
Fri. Nov. 23
Santa Arrives
PUTNAM --- Santa Comes to Town at 4 p.m.
Camper Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will hold its Camper Game Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids 6 to 12. $20. Preregistration requested by Nov. 16. 860-974-1122.
Sun. Nov. 25
Holiday Parade
PUTNAM --- The annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will start at 5 p.m. from Grove Street.
Thur. Nov. 29
Trivia Night
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a TRIVIA
Challenge at 7 p.m. at Crossings Restaurant. Benefits the American Legion.
Fri. Nov. 30
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab & Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sun. Dec. 2
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the camp on Taft Pond Road. Free. Crafts, cookies, s’mores and tour the facilities. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there’s Lunch with Santa Prices vary. 974-3379. Photo with Santa $8.
Thur. Dec. 6
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present “The Putnam High School Wall of Honor 2017” from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Joseph Pempek Conference Room in the Superintendent’s wing of Putnam High.
Sun. Dec. 9
Fair and Open House
WOODSTOCK --- PAWS Cat Shelter on Rt. 171 will hold its Holiday Fair and Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. New and gently used jewelry/purses, handmade gifts and baked goods, and a Gift Wrapping Station. Tours. Adoptions. 860-315-1CAT.
Sun. Dec. 16
Free Concert
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of the Holy Spirit will sponsor a Tim Janis concert at 2 p.m. at the gymnatorium at 72 Church St. Free. All welcome. 860-928-0891, ext 148.
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