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Awakenings, Paintings by Janice Leitch
The Fletcher Memorial Library’s The Top Shelf Gallery will feature oil paintings by Janice Leitch during March and April. Her show, Awakenings, opens with a reception March 9 at 11 A.M..
Thompson Together Roadside, Cemetery and River Cleanup
Thompson Together, Inc. is once again planning for its April Roadside and French River Clean-up, which covers all of Thompson’s 125 miles of paved and dirt roadways and a different stretch of the French River each year. Volunteers will work to clean busy roads and trash “hot spots” all month long. We are also including…
ORIGAMI BOWLS
ORIGAMI BOWLS
Here’s a uniquely shaped bowl that is both decorative and functional. You’ll start with a flat sheet of clay and you’ll cut a form out of a template. You’ll assemble it, texture it stamp and add clay details to embellish it. This is a great piece to serve in, eat out of, or simply display…
3 events,
CONTAINER GARDENING
CONTAINER GARDENING
Short on space, but still have visions of growing your own produce? Come learn all about growing in containers! Register at: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/event_step2/MTk2MzE0/255904
7 events,
Early Morning Bird Walks
Early Morning Bird Walks
Tuesdays in April at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various species of birds. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Each Tuesday starting March 26 through May 28 From 8 a.m. to Noon at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited.…
Business Luncheon featuring Governor Ned Lamont
Business Luncheon featuring Governor Ned Lamont
This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Governor Lamont and participate in a Q&A session following his keynote presentation. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow business leaders and shape Connecticut's future. Presenting Sponsor: Access Health, Supporting Sponsor: SCADD Register at: https://info.chamberect.com/events/details/business-luncheon-featuring-governor-ned-lamont-12814
4 events,
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
Buffumville Dam Open House
Buffumville Dam Open House
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host an open house on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to kick off a process to revise the 1976 Buffumville Lake Master Plan. The open house will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Charlton Public Library Community Meeting Room at 40 Main Street, Charlton, MA 01507. During…
Fun at Five
Fun at Five
Old Sturbridge Village Ox & Yoke Mercantile 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge MA 01566 www.osv.org Located in the Oliver Wight Building just outside the main Visitor Center the Ox & Yoke Mercantile is a great place to meet for coffee or tea, Village-made pastries, soups, salads, and desserts. Looking for a gift? Find a…
1 event,
First Aid and CPR Training
First Aid and CPR Training
Learn how to respond in an emergency. Learn Adult, Child, & Infant CPR with the option of an additional first aid training to follow. Participants will receive an ECSI certification upon successful completion of course. Students under 18 must complete a consent form. Ages: 14 - Adult Instructor: Nora Holland Thursday, May 2 A) CPR Only,…
4 events,
ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
Virginia Rail Bird Walk
Virginia Rail Bird Walk
Friday, May 3 at 6 p.m. Our goal is to hear and observe Virginia Rail. We also will keep our eyes open for other species, such as Common Snipe and Vesper Sparrow. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
EVENING ADULT POTTERY
EVENING ADULT POTTERY
Learn all the basics of wheel throwing, handbuilding, and decorating. It is not often that we are able to offer a beginner class, but we've suddenly got a free evening! In this class, you'll work primarily on the pottery wheel. On the first night, you'll learn how to prep your clay and throw a bowl…
5 events,
Early Successional Forest & Birds Walk
Early Successional Forest & Birds Walk
Join Forester and Opacum Director Scott Gerrish to learn more about how a forest recovers from a tornado and about the importance of young forests as bird habitat. Sleepy Hollow has a nice seasonal brook and diverse surrounding wetland and is a unique property in our region with great potential. Learn about what Opacum Land…
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
No Farmers’ Market during Brimfield Flea Market weeks (May 18, July 13, September 7) Home-made goods and locally-grown, seasonal plants, produce, meat, baked goods, maple products, ice cream, crafts, soap, and more. New vendors are welcome as space allows and permission from the Market Manager and Hitchcock staff. Hitchcock’s Farmers’ Market is a fun place…
Sourdough Starter Workshop with Sourdough Brandon
Sourdough Starter Workshop with Sourdough Brandon
Learn how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter from sourdough baker and food blogger Sourdough Brandon. You’ll leave with many tips and tricks on how to keep your sourdough starter active, what to make with your starter, and even leave with some free sourdough starter! Free and open to all; however registration is…
2 events,
TLGV Acorn Adventure for Families: Slithery & Slimy
TLGV Acorn Adventure for Families: Slithery & Slimy
Spring means muck and the muck is full of life! Frogs and their eggs, salamanders, fish and turtles use muck for important parts of their lifecycle. We’ll explore the edges of Garrison Pond in Chaplin with TLGV Rangers Christie Hazen and Bill Reid. We’ll bring the nets and water buckets to gather the critters and…
“Off She Goes”
“Off She Goes”
Gateway Players Theatre of Southbridge presents “Off She Goes” by Sturbridge playwright Ed Humphries. Performances will be held on May 3 & 4 at 7:30pm, May 5 at 2pm, and May 10 & 11 at 7:30pm. All performances will be held at the Fellowship Hall of Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge.…
1 event,
Craft Swap
Craft Swap
Are you spring cleaning your craft supplies? Bring any yarn, fabric, or other crafting materials to swap. Bring home new materials for new ideas. Drop off begins April 1st.
5 events,
Early Morning Bird Walks
Early Morning Bird Walks
Tuesdays in May at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various species of birds. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Each Tuesday starting March 26 through May 28 From 8 a.m. to Noon at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited.…
May Movie Matinees
May Movie Matinees
All showings at 1:00 in Dexter Hall Tuesday, May 7: LION Tuesday, May 14: CRAZY RICH ASIANS Tuesday, May 21: THE BIG SICK Tuesday, May 28: THE JOY LUCK CLUB Join us in May to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with these movies celebrating AAPI culture. No registration required. Free freshly-popped popcorn!
2 events,
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
Artificial Intelligence Seminar
Artificial Intelligence Seminar
Presented by Delcie Bean, CEO of Paragus I.T. Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30-7:00pm The Publick House Historic Inn - Craft's Hall 277 Main Street (Rte 131), Sturbridge $25 per person. Space is Limited! Please RSVP. Call 508-347-2761 or email info@cmschamber.org to save your spot! Few things have been hyped as much as Artificial Intelligence. However,…
5 events,
Trail Wood Bird Walks
Trail Wood Bird Walks
Thursday, May 9 at 8 a.m. Monday, May 20 at 8 a.m. Walk the paths of the Teale Sanctuary at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton, with Andy as your guide looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting and more. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Friends of Goowin Forest Meeting
Friends of Goowin Forest Meeting
Our next FGF meeting will be Thursday May 9 @ 1:00 pm in person at the Goodwin Conservation Center.
Macreme
Macreme
Come learn some basic skills and create a unique flower, then build on that with more sophisticated knots to create a second. LeeAnn Naujoks is a self-taught macrame enthusiast who wants to share her expertise and passion for this ancient art form. About Macrame Macrame is a technique of tying different kinds of knots to…
4 events,
Freidman Forest Bird Walk
Freidman Forest Bird Walk
We’ll explore this fantastic Joshua’s Trust preserve, looking for Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Willimantic Cemetery Cleanup
Willimantic Cemetery Cleanup
Volunteer veterans from the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center, a group that operates under the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. are organizing a cleanup day in the Willimantic Cemetery to prepare for Memorial Day. Volunteers will be cleaning up trash, removing old decorations and flowers, picking up sticks and cleaning dirt and overgrown…
ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
9 events,
Gellert Preserve Bird Walk
Gellert Preserve Bird Walk
Saturday, May 11 at 8 a.m. This Wyndham Land Trust preserve features a variety of habitats – open field, shrubland, and woodland. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
iPhone Instagram Images
iPhone Instagram Images
Saturday, May 11 from 9 - 11 a.m. at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton Bring your smart phone for a workshop and walk with @trailwoodjournal’s Laura Tedeschi. We will discuss image settings and how to get the best image compositions or details. Nellie Teale said it best, “Walk slow, you’ll see more”. Register…
Quiet Corner Garden Club Plant Sale
Quiet Corner Garden Club Plant Sale
Plants, Herbs, Trees and Shrubs. Floral Arrangements, Crafts and more. Always the day before Mother's Day. https://quietcornergardenclub.com
2 events,
Mother’s Day Bird Walk
Mother’s Day Bird Walk
Sunday, May 12 at 8 a.m. Bring your mother or grandmother out to see the colorful birds of spring with Andy. Many species should be found. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non- members; Moms free!
Mother’s Day Walk
Mother’s Day Walk
Sunday, May 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton Treat Mom to an enjoyable afternoon outdoors! Register by email to trailwood@ctaudubon.org. Free to CAS members; $5 non-members; Moms free!
1 event,
Cat Kid Comic Club The Musical
Cat Kid Comic Club The Musical
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rembunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs' constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips…
4 events,
Early Morning Bird Walks
Early Morning Bird Walks
Tuesdays in May at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various species of birds. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Each Tuesday starting March 26 through May 28 From 8 a.m. to Noon at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited.…
May Movie Matinees
May Movie Matinees
All showings at 1:00 in Dexter Hall Tuesday, May 7: LION Tuesday, May 14: CRAZY RICH ASIANS Tuesday, May 21: THE BIG SICK Tuesday, May 28: THE JOY LUCK CLUB Join us in May to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with these movies celebrating AAPI culture. No registration required. Free freshly-popped popcorn!
3 events,
20 Warbler Day
20 Warbler Day
Wed., May 15 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Traveling to numerous locations at the peak of warbler migration, we will try to find 20 species of warbler in one day. Join the search. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret and we’ll carpool from there. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948.…
Business Before Hours at Chelsea Groton Bank
Business Before Hours at Chelsea Groton Bank
Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the latest Chelsea Groton Bank Headquarters! Join us for a morning of networking and forging new connections while enjoying complimentary coffee, tea, and light breakfast treats in collaboration with the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce! We warmly welcome donated door prizes as well. They serve as an excellent opportunity to showcase…
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
5 events,
Cabbage Hill Bird Walk
Cabbage Hill Bird Walk
Thursday, May 16 at 8 a.m. This beautiful new preserve has a variety of habitats, including a large hayfield with breeding Bobolink. We’ll visit an old family graveyard. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Mario Kart Tournament
Mario Kart Tournament
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to participate in a Mario-Kart tournament hosted by One-Up Games. While there is no limit to the number of players, participants must be present at the start to be placed on the roster. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Johnny Cash – Songs & Stories
Johnny Cash – Songs & Stories
Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash's career spanning from the 1950's to his passing in 2003. He'll discuss Cash's emergence as a groundbreaking artist in the 1950's, his marriage to June Carter and many of his other career highlights. In both 2022 and…
4 events,
ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
Landscape Border Bounties-The Power of Planting for Wildlife and Wellbeing
Landscape Border Bounties-The Power of Planting for Wildlife and Wellbeing
Habitat borders attract and support some of the widest diversities of birds, insects and animals. Planned plantings along borders between woods and lawns ease the aesthetic transition, while benefiting the local fauna. Landowners can take advantage of the beauty of flowering trees, bushes and plants while being able to forage some fresh fruit and berries…
“The Addams Family”
“The Addams Family”
“The Addams Family” – a musical story of love, secrets and embracing your (and your family’s) identity told with the classic characters of Charles Addams – comes to life at EASTCONN’s Arts at the Capitol Theater in downtown Willimantic (896 Main Street) on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 at 2…
13 events,
Boating Safety Certification Courses
Boating Safety Certification Courses
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Tri-State Flotilla, Massachusetts will be instructing two upcoming boating safety classes in Webster. It is time to get your family’s boating knowledge and skills ready for the 2024 boating season. There is a special offer available to our students on this year’s spring courses, see below. Boat America Course…
BIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATION
BIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATION
Watch Andy and fellow banders catch birds, record data about them, band and safely release them. You may have an opportunity to release a bird yourself. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfet. Register by email to arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or call 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Rotary Day of Service
Rotary Day of Service
The Putnam Rotary Club is creating a gravel pollinator garden for Putnam Rotary Club Day of Service at Rotary Park on May 18, 2024, beginning at 9 am. Volunteers are welcome to meet at Rotary Park to either maintain the existing gardens or to help create a gravel garden. A picnic lunch will be provided…
5 events,
90 Bird Day
90 Bird Day
Sunday, May 19 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have ten hours to hear or see at least 90 species of birds. We will visit various locations. Bring lunch, drinks, and snacks. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret and we’ll carpool from there. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $25…
Make Your Own Mug
Make Your Own Mug
Make a Mug that is uniquely yours! We will teach you how to roll a slab of clay, texture it, assemble it and add a handle! (This workshop is NOT on the pottery wheel.) At the end of the workshop, you’ll choose a glaze color, leave the mug with us, and we will fire and glaze…
Acorn Adventure for Families: A Dairy Farm Adventure
Acorn Adventure for Families: A Dairy Farm Adventure
At Fairholm Farm the cows milk themselves, whenever they feel like it. Running a modern dairy farm is a high-tech operation, and Fairholm Farm is using that technology to farm smarter. Learn about the process of getting milk to your table and about the other products produced on the farm during this behind-the-scenes program. You’ll…
2 events,
Trail Wood Bird Walks
Trail Wood Bird Walks
Thursday, May 9 at 8 a.m. Monday, May 20 at 8 a.m. Walk the paths of the Teale Sanctuary at Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd in Hampton, with Andy as your guide looking for Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting and more. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Up-Beat Barre
Up-Beat Barre
UpBeat Barre combines moves from ballet, Pilates, yoga and muscular endurance based strength training to provide a low-impact, mind, body and high-energy program. UpBeat classes will tone, tighten and lengthen muscles, provide strength in everyday movement and bring confidence, coordination and an UpBeat attitude after every class. This barre class is all about music. The…
4 events,
Early Morning Bird Walks
Early Morning Bird Walks
Tuesdays in May at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various species of birds. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Each Tuesday starting March 26 through May 28 From 8 a.m. to Noon at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited.…
May Movie Matinees
May Movie Matinees
All showings at 1:00 in Dexter Hall Tuesday, May 7: LION Tuesday, May 14: CRAZY RICH ASIANS Tuesday, May 21: THE BIG SICK Tuesday, May 28: THE JOY LUCK CLUB Join us in May to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with these movies celebrating AAPI culture. No registration required. Free freshly-popped popcorn!
3 events,
Afternoon Author Talk with Mary Anne Kalonas Slack
Afternoon Author Talk with Mary Anne Kalonas Slack
The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to present an Afternoon Author Talk with Mary Anne Kalonas Slack. She will be discussing her debut novel The Sacrificial Daughter. The Sacrificial Daughter tells the story of Mary Ellen Kelleher, who finally embarks on her own journey to find her place in the world— one in which she…
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
Suddenly in Command Course – For anyone boating
Suddenly in Command Course – For anyone boating
Wednesday evening: May 22, 2024 Webster Fire Department Classroom 55 Thompson Road, Webster, MA 6:30 to 9 PM Imagine you are out on the water when the boat’s captain somehow is incapacitated or falls overboard and cannot swim back to the boat. Are you prepared to take basic actions to get help, stop or start…
2 events,
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
Pumpkin Hill Bird Walk
Thursday, May 23 at 8 a.m. We’ll explore this fantastic birding location, expecting to find warblers and both Cuckoo species. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
73rd Citizen of the Year Celebration
73rd Citizen of the Year Celebration
Join us as we celebrate Mike Buscetto, our 73rd Annual Citizen of the Year! Recognized for his transformative efforts and unwavering dedication to Southeastern Connecticut, Mike will be honored at a testimonial dinner on Thursday, May 23, at Mohegan Sun. Through leadership roles in local foundations and service bureaus, Mike ensures resources are available for…
1 event,
ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
4 events,
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
No Farmers’ Market during Brimfield Flea Market weeks (May 18, July 13, September 7) Home-made goods and locally-grown, seasonal plants, produce, meat, baked goods, maple products, ice cream, crafts, soap, and more. New vendors are welcome as space allows and permission from the Market Manager and Hitchcock staff. Hitchcock’s Farmers’ Market is a fun place…
Mindfulness Meditation with Iris
Mindfulness Meditation with Iris
The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to host Iris Vega, certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and mentor, to present a series of sessions. Inviting Mindfulness Meditation into your daily routine is an opportunity to cultivate awareness and presence. You may bring your Yoga mat if you prefer doing the practice lying down. Sponsored by Friends of…
Wool Days
Wool Days
Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village’s annual Wool Days. Farmers will give the sheep their annual “haircut” while costumed historians demonstrate the entire wool textile process, from scouring and carding the wool to dyeing, spinning, and then knitting the dyed yarn. Please note…
2 events,
Boston Hollow Bird Watch
Boston Hollow Bird Watch
Sunday, May 26 at 8 a.m. Join us at beautiful Boston Hollow in Ashford, with its northern forest feel. We will stay on the road to bird. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Wool Days
Wool Days
Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village’s annual Wool Days. Farmers will give the sheep their annual “haircut” while costumed historians demonstrate the entire wool textile process, from scouring and carding the wool to dyeing, spinning, and then knitting the dyed yarn. Please note…
2 events,
Wool Days
Wool Days
Discover how New England farmers used the wool from their sheep in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village’s annual Wool Days. Farmers will give the sheep their annual “haircut” while costumed historians demonstrate the entire wool textile process, from scouring and carding the wool to dyeing, spinning, and then knitting the dyed yarn. Please note…
Up-Beat Barre
Up-Beat Barre
UpBeat Barre combines moves from ballet, Pilates, yoga and muscular endurance based strength training to provide a low-impact, mind, body and high-energy program. UpBeat classes will tone, tighten and lengthen muscles, provide strength in everyday movement and bring confidence, coordination and an UpBeat attitude after every class. This barre class is all about music. The…
4 events,
Early Morning Bird Walks
Early Morning Bird Walks
Tuesdays in May at 8 a.m. Join Andy as he points out various species of birds. Wear drab colored clothing. Bring binoculars. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. No registration required. Fee: $5 CAS members; $20 non-members.
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Volunteer Naturalist Training Program
Each Tuesday starting March 26 through May 28 From 8 a.m. to Noon at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret Have you always wanted to learn more about the natural sciences? Want to volunteer at the Center? With 40 hours of training (ten four-hour sessions), this may be the program for you. Registration limited.…
May Movie Matinees
May Movie Matinees
All showings at 1:00 in Dexter Hall Tuesday, May 7: LION Tuesday, May 14: CRAZY RICH ASIANS Tuesday, May 21: THE BIG SICK Tuesday, May 28: THE JOY LUCK CLUB Join us in May to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with these movies celebrating AAPI culture. No registration required. Free freshly-popped popcorn!
2 events,
OSV AmeriCorps Programming
OSV AmeriCorps Programming
Join OSV AmeriCorps members at the Jacob Edwards Library for free activities, crafts, and workshops based on 1830's history. Ages 5 to adult. Saturday, May 18th 10:30 - 11:30 am Wool processing and dyeing Wednesday, May 29th 3:00 - 4:00 pm Pollinators and seed bombs
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
NEW CLAY CLASSES for KIDS AGES 7 – 11
Kids LOVE clay! What better place for kids to express themselves creatively than in the pottery studio? Kids and teens ages 7-18 can try everything we have to offer in the studio. They will learn handbuilding, wheel-throwing and sculpting techniques as well as decorative techniques like carving, painting and glazing--all at an age appropriate level.…
4 events,
Chaney Preserve Bird Walk
Chaney Preserve Bird Walk
Thursday, May 30 at 8 a.m. Nesting Hooded, Prairie, and Worm-eating Warblers are a few of the expected birds at this Connecticut Audubon Society preserve in Montville. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $20 CAS members; $30 non-members.
Make a Mosaic
Make a Mosaic
Join us for a welcoming introduction to Mosaics and take home your own Mosaic project! Mosaics are one of the oldest art forms humans created and we have examples dating over 5000 years old! Mosaics can be made from just about any type of material including pebbles, seashells, gems, ivory, glass and ceramic tile. We’ll…
Motown Hits and History Concert Performance in Dexter Hall
Motown Hits and History Concert Performance in Dexter Hall
In this one hour concert, Melodious Zach will perform Motown favorites, and entertain you with Motown trivia. Featuring songs from artists such as: Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Four Tops, and many more. Zach will also discuss the cultural significance of Motown and how it changed over the years. He will also touch on…
4 events,
Nightingale Forest Preserve (North)
Nightingale Forest Preserve (North)
Friday, May 31 at 8 a.m. Walk this Wyndham Land Trust preserve. Expect to see Black-throated Blue and Canada Warblers, and Broad-winged Hawk. Register by emailing arzeznikiewicz@ctaudubon.org or calling 860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.
ADULT HANDBUILDING
ADULT HANDBUILDING
Do you love clay but don't really get all the fuss about the wheel? Here's your class! This 8 week session will be project based, but will allow flexibility for those who come with experience and have their own ideas. Some of the projects and techniques that will be explored include: pierced luminaries, creating forms…
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert at Clark Chapel
The concert “Classic to Contemporary” features music ranging from Jean Sibelius’ “Impromptu" and Peter Warlock’s "Capriol Suite" to a medley of favorites from "Mamma Mia" by the Swedish pop group ABBA. You are sure to enjoy Vanessa Pentz’s soaring oboe solo, floating atop the strings, on Ennio Morricone’s "Gabriel’s Oboe”. It’s been clear to orchestra members that one…
5 events,
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
Brimfield Farmers’ Market
No Farmers’ Market during Brimfield Flea Market weeks (May 18, July 13, September 7) Home-made goods and locally-grown, seasonal plants, produce, meat, baked goods, maple products, ice cream, crafts, soap, and more. New vendors are welcome as space allows and permission from the Market Manager and Hitchcock staff. Hitchcock’s Farmers’ Market is a fun place…
POP UP WORKSHOP! WHEEL 101
POP UP WORKSHOP! WHEEL 101
Our Wheel 101 workshop is a two hour intro to creating bowls on the pottery wheel. You’ll learn to “throw” the clay and have the opportunity to make 2 bowls. You’ll pick glaze colors at the end of the session, and the bowls will be fired and glazed for you and returned in about a…
Gatsby in Connecticut: the Untold Story
Gatsby in Connecticut: the Untold Story
Join us for a free screening of the 2020 documentary Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story. Afterward, Robert Steven Williams, the film’s director, will discuss the making of the film, including the research conducted, Scott’s sources of inspiration, and Zelda’s role as his muse. He also will show a couple of bonus clips and field…
