Wed. April 1
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.
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council is presenting the art of Anna Ionkin in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex on School Street. The opening reception is 1 to 3 p.m. April 4. The exhibit, “Many Paths,” is on display through June. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com
‘Raise the Coop’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and Tri Gable Lea Farm will present “Raise the Coop!” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a happy healthy flock of chickens using sustainable and organic practices.
Tues. April 7
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.
Sat. April 11
Cornhole Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- A Cornhole Tournament benefiting American Legion Post 67 veterans and community programs will be held at the legion. Doors open at 10; bags fly at 11 a.m. $70 per team (2 players per team). Register: Scoreholio – search American Legion Post 67 Cornhole Tournament; or at the legion.
Bottle, Can Drive
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is holding a Can and Bottle Drive from noon to 3 p.m. at the shelter at 74 School St. Please separate 2-liter bottles. Pet food and donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated. 860-315-1228.
Sun. April 12
Finnish Coffee Hour
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will present an authentic Finnish coffee hour from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on North Canterbury Road. Open to all ages, with juice provided for children. Free, but donations accepted to support the Society’s ongoing cultural programming. Reservations, info: 860-546-6671.
Spring Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church will present “An Afternoon with Fannie Crosby and Other New England Hymn Composers” with Pastor Emeritus Jeff Brooke-Stewart at 2:30 p.m. at the Meetinghouse on Rt. 44. All welcome. Free but a free will offering is welcome. Refreshments follow. Chepachetbaptist.org.
Wed. April 15
Donations Welcome
POMFRET --- From April 15 through April 28 the Windham County 4-H Auction and Tag Sale will be accepting donations for the annual auction and tag sale set for May 1 and 2. Donations accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays Wednesdays and Friday; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.. Antiques and gently used household goods, furniture, toys, electronics, tools, books, decorative items, etc. will be welcomed . No clothing, textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias. 860-974-3379.
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).
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse on Taft Pond Road will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the director and other camp staff, take a camp tour, registration materials available. 860-974-3379.
Main St. Stroll
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and Discover Putnam will present Main Street Restaurant & Market Stroll in downtown Putnam from noon to 4 p.m.
Sun. April 19
Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- Take Note!, an acapella choral group of 20 people from Mansfield Center, will raise their voices in song again at Christ Church at 3 p.m. Benefits Partners in Development, LLC, a nondenominational 501c3 charity which helps the poor in Haiti, Guatemala, Peru and the Delta of Mississippi. Free will donations accepted at the door. Refreshments afterwards.
Wed. April 22
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club will hold an Earth Day Food Drive from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at WINY. Proceeds will be split between TEEG and Daily Bread.
Sun. April 26
Radio Flea Market
THOMPSON --- The Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Association (ECARA) will hold its flea market for 8 a.m. to noon at the Raceway Restaurant at Thompson Speedway Motorsport Park. Admission is a $7 donation to ECARA, students are admitted free. Sellers may purchase tables for $20 and spaces for tailgate sale in the parking lot for $15. Benefits ham radio operators, and showcases a service that assists the community with emergency communication capabilities. All welcome. ECARA.net.
Sat. May 2
BBQ Chicken
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Spring Chicken BBQ takeout will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at the firehouse. $15. Tickets through department member or www.bungay.com or 860-974-0316. Support 2 great causes by purchasing a meal for a veteran. We will get it to the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse for Veterans to pick up meals.
Sun. May 3
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House at the Chepachet Baptist Church will present a 250th anniversary concert at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free but a free will offering will be taken. Chepachetbaptist.org
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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