Wed. Nov. 19
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 at the 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. No admission fee to attend the reception or view the exhibition. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Gallery Open
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School announced the opening of an art gallery, The Gallery at Jahn Reading Room, a new on-campus exhibition space. Alum and contemporary artist Seaver Leslie’s “Mnemosyne: A Sixty-Year Review” and “Observations,” a showcase of new works by Pomfret students, will run through the month of December. Guests should enter through the South Entrance and park in the Main House Lot, which is the second right-hand turn on Paradise Road. Call: JP Jacquet at: 860-208-8521.
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.
Christmas Bazaar
WOODSTOCK – The First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169 will host its annual holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, decorations, crafts. Plus lunch. Plus pick up your pre-ordered pot pies (order forms, plus: www.firstchurchwoodstock.org)
Handcuff Hunger
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Police Department and friends will be collecting food for Daily Bread and TEEG from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 in front of the Riverfront Commons Price Chopper. In addition to food, they will also accept monetary donations (make checks out to Daily Bread or TEEG).
Fund-raiser Karaoke
DANIELSON --- The Star Trek Fan Organization, the USS Charter Oak 63545, will be holding a Karaoke for a Cure from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Chubby Dog Coffee Gaming Bar on Main Street. It is a fund-raiser for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).
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.
Tues. Nov. 25
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.
Thur. Nov. 27
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 28
Warm Coats
PLAINFIELD --- Bring your child to get a free, new, warm winter coat between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at St. John’s Church, 15 Railroad Ave., off Rt. 12. The area’s Knights of Columbus and Danielson Elks Lodge 1706 will be giving away new winter coats for boys and girls, in toddler’s, children’s and teen sizes. They will also have free, used winter coats in good condition available for men and women. Free to anyone in need, with no obligation. For info: 860-928-5873 - do not text.
Santa's Coming!
PUTNAM --- Santa will arrive with the Putnam Fire Department at 4 p.m. at the Riverfront Commons to Light Up Putnam. Karen O will have hot chocolate and a treat and there will be Face Painting - by Emily. Come one, come all.
Sat. Nov. 29
Preview Film
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present excerpts of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 109 in the Municipal Complex.
‘Caturday'
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter will be open from noon until 3 p.m. at 74 School St. for Small Business "Caturday". T-shirts, sweatshirts, assorted crafts and Paws items PLUS cats to visit. Pet food and monetary donations are greatly appreciated. 860-315-1228.
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present “We Need a Little Christmas” concert with Ted Reynolds at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.
Church Bazaar
CHEPACHET --- St. Eugene Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes bake sale, crafts, food, fun, music, penny social, raffle baskets, special raffles, straw game, white elephant and more! 401- 568-5102.
Sun. Nov. 30
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The 24th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind its way through downtown Putnam. This light-filled holiday extravaganza is sponsored by WINY Radio, the Town of Putnam and Green Valley Crossing.
Mon. Dec. 1
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library will present its sixth annual Community Textile Show for the month of December. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 9.
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