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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…
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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…
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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!
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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.…
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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…
Square Dances
Square Dances
All dances are held from 7 - 9:30 pm. Saturday, May 18 Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 15 Friday, June 28 Saturday, July 13 Sunday, July 21. BYO picnic at 1:00pm. Dance 2-4:30pm Saturday, August 3 Dance 7-9:30 Friday, August 16 Friday, September 6 Sunday, September 22. BYO picnic at 1:00 pm. Dance 2-4:30 $10…
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Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Buell’s Strawberry Season
Happy, happy June! Our strawberries are ripening up beautifully and we will open up for the season on this Saturday, June 8th! Hours beginning on that day will be: Monday through Saturday from 8 am until noon, Monday AND Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, and closed on Sunday. Some things you’ll want to…
3rd Thursday Street Fest
3rd Thursday Street Fest
Join your community right on historic Main St Willimantic for the 21st season of the 3rd Thursday Street Fest. There will be over 120 vendors, multiple musical stages, street performers, a beer garden, many many food trucks, and children's activities as well! Parking and entrance are free!
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Mindfulness at the Museum: A Series Practice Inspired by the History of the Canterbury Female Boarding School
Mindfulness at the Museum: A Series Practice Inspired by the History of the Canterbury Female Boarding School
The Prudence Crandall Museum will host a series of mindfulness programs to explore deeper source connections between relevant aspects of the Canterbury School story and the individual lives of participants through breathwork techniques and introspective readings of primary sources. Join wellness educator Robin Thompson, RN, from East and West of the River Wellness, and museum…
Putnam Fine Arts & Craft Festival
Putnam Fine Arts & Craft Festival
Putnam Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, June 22 & 23, 10am-4pm, held at the Putnam Municipal Complex lawn, 200 School Street, Putnam, CT. Featuring a diverse range of artists and performers from the local community and beyond. Paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, and more. Live music and demonstrations all weekend.
1 event,
Mindfulness at the Museum: A Series Practice Inspired by the History of the Canterbury Female Boarding School
Mindfulness at the Museum: A Series Practice Inspired by the History of the Canterbury Female Boarding School
The Prudence Crandall Museum will host a series of mindfulness programs to explore deeper source connections between relevant aspects of the Canterbury School story and the individual lives of participants through breathwork techniques and introspective readings of primary sources. Join wellness educator Robin Thompson, RN, from East and West of the River Wellness, and museum…
