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Wed. Feb. 10
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "Internet Safety with Detective Justin Lussier" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 860-963-6826.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Alton Orlomoski on the history of trapping following the society's 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room of the town hall. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org.
Fri. Feb. 12
Valentine Tales
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Valentine Tea Tales" from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sample our teas during a presentation of Valentine Lore, poetry and romance booktalks, Valentine card making and crafts, door prizes. All ages welcome, no registration necessary. 860-928-3475.
Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- The 10th annual TEEG Have a Heart Community Fund-raising Event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant. $20pp. Benefits TEEG programming. 860-923-3458.
Presentation
THOMPSON --- Marianapolis Preparatory School will welcome renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee for a presentation on his work solving crimes in Connecticut and around the world. The presentation is scheduled for 9:10 a.m. in the school’s Chapel. Free. All welcome.
Sat. Feb. 13
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present "Owl Walk" at 5 p.m. Meet at the center on Rt. 169. Bring binoculars or spotting scope if you have one. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Tag Bake Sale
ABINGTON --- The Woman's Guild at Abington Congregational Church on Rt. 97 will hold a tag and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon.
Premier Party
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Half-Bloods go Hollywood! A Percy Jackson 'Lightning Thief' Premier Party" from 6 to 8 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Olympian! Camp Half-Blood crafts and activities. 860-928-3475.
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion on "Burr" by Gore Vidal at 2 p.m. Please call to register: 860-963-6826.
Sun. Feb. 14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret, will present a Second Sunday Afternoon Walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Winter Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra will present a winter concert at 3 p.m. at the Shafer Auditorium at Eastern Connecticut State University. Donations accepted. 860-228-4008.
Scout Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Putnam Boy Scout Troop 25 will be holding a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Putnam Methodist Church. Tickets at door. Proceeds will be used to help offset the costs of traveling to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico in July.
Tues. Feb. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present its monthly bird walk at 1 p.m. Meet at the center on Rt. 169. Bring binoculars or spotting scope if you have one. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 16 and 18; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m., cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 17.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will present "Craft Fair Day" at its newly renovated space at 207 Mashamoquet Road. 860-928-7459.
Wed. Feb. 17
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will present "Shergar" at 1:30 p.m. at its newly renovated space at 207 Mashamoquet Road. 860-928-7459.
'Ash' Service
W. WOODSTOCK --- An Ash Wednesday Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Bradford Corner Road. Pastor Brian Baeder and clergy from the First Congregational Church of Woodstock and the E. Woodstock Congregational Church will take part. The E. Woodstock Chorus will provide special music. All welcome. 860-974-2047.
Thur. Feb. 18
Auxiliary Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault Post 1523 Ladies Auxiliary members will meet at 7 p.m. at the post.
Sat. Feb. 20
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret, will present "Owl Walk" at 5:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
'Furball' Fund-raiser
JEWETT CITY --- The 3rd Annual Furball fund-raiser (dinner dance and auction) will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at The French Club on Wilson Street. $35 pp. Benefits Kitty Harbor Cat Sanctuary in Griswold. 860-376-9062.
'Broadway Movie'
PUTNAM --- "Broadway Life ... Christmas 2009," the movie, will be presented at 8 p.m. at the Bradley Playhouse. $10. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Feb. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present a walk at 2 p.m. Meet at the center on Rt. 169. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at the Center at Pomfret will present "Mountain Lions" at 2 p.m. at the center on Rt. 169. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Free, but program fills quickly; register by calling: 860-928-4948.
Lent Series
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd will present a Lenten series on "The Lord's Prayer" at noon each Sunday through Lent. Bring a bag lunch; soup and beverages will be provided. All welcome. 860-974-2047.
Tues. Feb. 23
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following programs in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercises, 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 23 and 25; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m., cards/dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 24.