Wed. Oct. 29
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.
Sat. Nov. 1
Boot/Sock Drive
PUTNAM --- Senexet Grange is holding its Community Boot Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Municipal Complex. They are looking for new or gently used warm boots and new socks. Monetary donations welcome also. Make checks out to TEEG. Benefits TEEG.
Bottle, Can Drive
PUTNAM --- Putnam - Paws Cat Shelter is holding a Can and Bottle Drive from noon to 3 p.m. at the shelter, 74 School St. Please separate 2-liter bottles. Pet food and donations are always welcome. 860-315-1228.
Cocoa for Coats
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Family Resource Center will be holding Cocoa for Coats from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Farmers Market. Bring a new coat/jacket or a monetary donation (Checks made out to Putnam Resource Center with Cocoa For Coats in the memo). Free cocoa and free coffee. Matching donations for the first $200.
Sun. Nov. 2
Music
CHEPACHET --- The “Music at the Meeting House” at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present Country Wild Heart at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free, but a free will offering will be taken. chepachetbaptist.org.
Tues. Nov. 4
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. 5
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. 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. by the Pomfret Proprietors to help Pomfret Historical Society raise money for renovations and repairs in the Old Town House. $25. 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.
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.
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.
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