Wed. Nov. 26
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.
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.
Tues. Dec. 2
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. Dec. 3
Scam Alert
PUTNAM ---Detective Donna Brown of the Putnam Police Department will be presenting “Fraud & Scam Awareness” at 5:30 p.m. .in the Putnam Public Library. Free. All welcome.
Fri. Dec. 5
Bradley’s ‘Ebenezer’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “A Christmas Carol Musical Ebenezer’ at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21. $30 for adults; $27 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. Official tickets at: TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/shows; Our box office: 860-928-7887 or in person at 30 Front St.; Our direct, affiliated link:ci.ovationtix.com/36038/production/1232669
Sat. Dec. 6
Pet Bazaar
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is hosting a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Putnam High School cafeteria, 152 Woodstock Ave. More than 25 vendors with crafts, gifts, raffle baskets, baked goods and more. 860-315-1228.
Holiday Art & Crafts
WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold its annual Holiday Art/Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. More than 20 vendors.
Victorian Fair
POMFRET --- The Christ Church’s annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Rt. 169. (rain date Dec. 13). The Online Silent Auction runs until Dec. 3. Last year, the Silent Auction raised over $10,000 to support community outreach. Auction link: new.biddingowl.com/christchurchpomfret closed at noon Dec. 3. Proceeds benefit programs including TEEG, the Access Agency, Day Kimball Hospital Hospice, Arc Eastern Connecticut, Habitat for Humanity, Community Kitchens of NECT, Daily Bread, St. Francis of Assisi Food Bank and more. 860-315-7780.
Sun. Dec. 7
Lunch with Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold Lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’s lunch, photo with Santa, making crafts, cookies and more and a silent auction and raffle. $14 for 10 and older for lunch; $10 for kids 9 and younger; photo with Santa is $8. No reservations needed. 860-974-3379.
Christmas Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will hold its Christmas Concert at 2:30 p.m. Free but a freewill offering would be welcome. Refreshments follow. www.chepachetbaptist.org
Sun. Dec. 14
Candlelight/Music
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present its annual Candlelight and Music event from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel. Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments follow. Free.
Thur. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Sun. Dec. 30
Camper Day
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will offer Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12. Lunch, games and more. Outdoor gear required. $25/child, everyone welcome. Preregistration by Dec. 22: 860-974-1122.
Thur. Jan. 1, 2026
Happy New Year!
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