Wed. March 4
Photo 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.
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Edwin Way Teale Artist in Residence exhibit of written and visual works inspired by the 2025 summer residences will be on display at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road through March 28.
Unique Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council is presenting the avant guard designs in multiple mediums of Jamie Soroka in the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through the month of March.
Book Signing
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will hold an author talk and book signing of “WWII Purple Heart edition 2025, Vol. 2” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with author Michael Rocchetti, American Legion Post commander. He has written a series of books, Hometown Heroes of the Quiet Corner.
Sat. March 7
World Day of Prayer
DANIELSON --- The Danielson United Methodist Church on Spring Street will be holding a World Day of Prayer service written by Christian Women of Nigeria. The program starts with a Nigerian luncheon at noon, followed by the service that speaks to our need for peace and solace, drawing on their faith and experiences in a world filled with struggles and anxieties.
Tues. March 10
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. March 11
Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- Paws Cat Shelter is holding a social fund-raising event from 4 to 8 p.m. at Taylor Brooke Brewery on Rt. 171. Beer and wine for purchase, basket raffle, light snacks for purchase or bring your own. Destination Events Co. photo booth for added fun. For info or to make a monetary donation: 860-315-1228.
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/.
Sat. March 14
‘Gardens World’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present ‘Around the World in 80 Gardens” from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 109 in the Putnam Municipal Complex.
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.
Fund-raiser Tickets
THOMPSON --- Tickets for the TEEG 25th annual Have A Heart fund-raiser will go on sale March 15. It will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. May 1 at the Mansion at Bald Hill in Woodstock. Tickets are $35 per person and will be available at TEEG’s website. Sponsorships also welcome. 860-923-3458.
Sat. March 21
'Revolutionary Women'
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library, America 250 and the Aspinock Historical Society will present “Women in the American Revolution. Putting the ‘Her’ in Heroics” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library.
Bake, Tag Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church will hold a tag and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Rt. 97.
Sat. March 28
Easter Bunny
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Recreation Department will host the Easter Bunny and all kinds of fun activities starting at 10 a.m. at the Putnam Elementary School. For kids 10 and younger. Also, the Putnam Little League will host an Easter egg hunt outside. $3 minimum donation for this fund-raiser.
Sat. April 18
Spaghetti Dinner
PUTNAM – Cub Scout Pack 21 of Putnam will host its Spring Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523. $10 for adults; kids 12 and under eat for free. Take-out or eat-in. Music, candy, raffles. Tickets: the VFW Post, Joseph’s Jewelers on School St. Benefits the pack’s Summer Camp Fund. 860-928-5873 (voice only).
Sat. Oct. 3
Revolutionary Abington
ABINGTON --- The Pomfret 250th Committee will present a simulated battle re-enactment Oct. 3 and 4 at the Pomfret Recreation Park. There will be two encampments – one British, one American. Battles will be staged at some points Oct. 3.
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