Wed. Nov. 5
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- Thompson artists Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O'Scolaigh Lange will be showing paintings and mixed media collage work through Dec. 1 Heirloom Food Company on North Main Street.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America." Please call for more info: 860-928-1035.
Stumpo Retrospective
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present Pomfret works by the late watercolor artist, David C. Stumpo through January. Reception at 2 p.m. Nov. 9. No admission fee to attend the reception or view the exhibition. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Book Talk
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Lisette Rimer, author, with “Back from Suicide: Before and After the Essential Patrick” at 6 p.m. at the library. Signed copies available – proceeds support the Patrick Wood Scholarship at Pomfret School. www.backfromsuicide.com
Thur. Nov. 6
Book Signing
PUTNAM --- A book signing and talk for “The Flood of 1955” by Ron Coderre will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Aspinock Historical Society office in the Municipal Complex. Coffee and … provided. RSVP:
Sat. Nov. 8
Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- The Vanilla Bean Café will host a classical guitar concert with Mark and Beverly Davis at 7 p.m. The concert is sponsored by Pomfret Proprietors to help Pomfret Historical Society (PHS) raise money for renovations and repairs in their historic building, The Old Town House. Tickets are $25 at the door. For info: 860-465-7228.
Sat. Nov. 9
Lantern Workshop
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Korean Lotus Lantern Workshop” from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the library. Presented by the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project. Registration required: 960-963-6826.
Tues. Nov. 11
Veterans Tribute
PUTNAM --- The Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13 will present its Guest Bartender Night and Veterans Tribute to Ron Coderre, Bruce Hay and Brian Maynard at 5:30 p.m. at Marley’s Pub. Tips and donations raised support American Legion Post 13 youth programs and veteran programs.
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.
Wed. Nov. 12
Writing
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “From Fuzzy Idea to Finished Story: Crafting a Murder Mystery” by local author Sarah P. Blanchard from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Author talk and book signing.
Sat. Nov. 15
Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association Station 76 will hold its 20th annual toy collection from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a new unwrapped toy or a donation.
Craft, Bake Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church on Hampton Road (Rt. 97) will hold a Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local vendors, home makes and luncheon.
Sat. Nov. 22
250th Event
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT250 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Declaration of Independence Kick Off will feature a roast beef dinner followed by a band at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523. Dinner is from 5 to 7 and the band Jailbreak follows from 7 to 11 p.m. $20/pp or $40 per couple. Tickets at the Putnam Recreation Department.
Cow Chip Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Lions Club will hold its 19th annual Cow Chip Raffle from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Pomfret School Dining Hall. $120 per ticket, includes admission for two. Benefits local charitable groups and traditional humanitarian Lions charitable causes. Need not be present to win. Tickets: 860-428-4364.
Sun. Nov. 23
Fund-raiser Breakfast
MOOSUP --- The Mason Lodge #113 is hosting an all you can eat breakfast to support Paws Cat Shelter from 8 to 11 a.m. at 69 Prospect St. $15 per person. Tickets: at the shelter, 74 School St., Putnam or at the door. 860-315-1228.
Thur. Nov. 27
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