Wed. Feb. 11
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Dotting My Days in Colorful Ways” by Alison Ciarlante. “Symbols of Spring, Hope and Heritage” by Cathy Shires will be in the display case.
Art Show
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library is hosting its Tiny Art Show through the end of February - perhaps longer considering many of the works honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 860-963-6826.
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Edwin Way Teale Artist in Residence exhibit will be on display at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road through March 28. A group exhibition of visual artists and writers includes: James DeBay, Amanda Giracca, John Himmelman, Elizabeth Strayer and Art Guild Northeast member, Carmine Angeloni.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Vanilla Bean Cafe is currently showing an exhibit of photographs by Art Guild Northeast member Carmine Angeloni until Feb. 23.
Unique Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council is presenting the avant guard designs in multiple mediums of Jamie Soroka in the Corridor Gallery through the month of March. The show, titled “A Quiet Communion with Nature,” features ethically sourced entomology and contemporary taxidermy, photographs, and found objects.
'Slavery' Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Aspinock Historical Society will present "Slavery in New England" with Tom Kelleher of Old Sturbridge Village at 6 p.m. (snow date Feb. 18). Free. It's part of the America's 250th Anniversary of the Revolution program.
Sat. Feb. 14
Happy Valentine's Day!
It’s Elvis
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Can’t Help Falling in Love with Elvis” by Travis LaDoyt (young Elvis) at 7:30 p.m. at the Bradley. Tickets: www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Tues. Feb. 17
Community Film
POMFRET --- The Winter 2026 free Community Film Series in Pomfret will present “Outgrow the System” at 6:30 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Center on Day Road. Next in the Series, starting at 6:30 are: Food Inc. 2 (3/3), and The Little Things That Run the World (3/24).
Thur. Feb. 19
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- A Celebrity Bartender fund-raiser will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Montana Nights Axe Throwing. It will benefit IHSP.
Fri. Feb. 20
Fireside Chat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society’s Fireside Chat, “The Amazing Mrs. Whistler,” will start at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Vanilla Bean Café. The program is from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrive early to order food and get a good seat. For more information contact
Sat. Feb. 21
Talk and Book Signing
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present an author talk and book signing at 1 p.m. “The Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs. the FBI.” by Greg Dillion. Snow date: Feb. 28.
Sun. Feb. 22
Pasta for a Purr-pose
PUTNAM --- Paws Shelter will hold a pasta dinner fund-raiser from 5 to 6:3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on Providence Street. Eat in or take out - $15. Tickets available at Paws, K of C and Joseph Jewelers on School Street.
Sat. Feb. 25
Camper Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will have Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 6-12. Lunch and snack provided. Games, crafts and more. Bring appropriate clothes to be outdoors for part of the day. $30/child:
Fri. Feb. 27
LIR-QV Open House
DANIELSON --- Learning in Retirement (LiR -QV) will hold a Free Open House at 1 p.m. in Killingly Community Center, 185 Broad St. Living History Interpreter Karlee Turner Etter will present "The Arrest of Suffragist Elizabeth Glendower Evans." There will be a preview of spring courses. Light refreshments. Limited seating, no reservation required. www.lir-qv.org
Sat. Feb. 28
Fire & Ice
PUTNAM --- The 15th annual Fire & Ice event will be held from noon to 8 p.m. around downtown Putnam. Ice sculptures, food, drinks, entertainment and much more, all centered around fire and ice themes. Tickets are on sale for the Mystic Aquarium's penguin ambassadors who will appear at the Bradley Playhouse at 2:30. www.discoverputnam.com. In addition the Gertrude Chandler Warner Children Boxcar Museum will be open then.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will hold an Open HHHouse from 10 a.m. to noon on Taft Pond Road. Meet the director & other camp staff, take a camp tour, registration materials available. .
Wed. March 3
Floral Night
POMFRET --- Floral Design Night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road. $65 per person gets you a beautiful floral centerpiece to take home. Benefits the Jim Logee Campership Fund. Preregistration required: 860-974-1122.
Fri. March 13
Fund-raiser
CANTERBURY --- United Services, Inc. will host its 23rd Annual Irish Night, Lighting the Way Home, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is United Services’ signature annual fund-raising event that will feature traditional Irish food and music, community storytelling, raffles and silent auction items, and a powerful live “Auction-for-a-Cause” paddle raise highlighting the real-life impact of United Services’ programs. Tickets, info: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/annualirishevent/event/23rdannualirisheventlightingthewayhome/.
Sun. March 15
Owl Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present a program on owls at 1 p.m. at the center. Come meet an Eastern Screech Owl, a Barred Owl, a Barn Owl, and a Great Horned Owl! Horizon Wings, a bird of prey rescue in Ashford, is bringing. Seating limited. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers; children aged 10 and under free. Register: between noon and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 860-928-4948.
Sat. March 21
'Revolutionary Women'
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Aspinock Historical Society will present "Women in the American Revolution" with Eric Chandler at 1 p.m. It's part of the America's 250th Anniversary of the Revolution program.
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