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Painting by Susan Graseck & Drawings by Alice Kuzel
The September-October show at Fletcher Memorial Library's Top Shelf Gallery will feature acrylic paintings by Susan Graseck and charcoal and pastel drawings by Alice Kuzel. The show will officially open Wednesday, September 11, from 5:30 -6:30 p.m.with an artists' reception. Fletcher Memorial Library is at 257 Main St. Hampton. Info: 860 455 1086.
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
The Coventry Farmers’ Market at the Nathan Hale Homestead
Home-grown heroes and local produce, too! The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the Nathan Hale Homestead grounds is an experience not to be missed. Open every Sunday from June – October, we’re hosting the 21st season of the Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. Our market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’…
TITANIC EXHIBIT
TITANIC EXHIBIT
Titanic fans we have the exhibit of a lifetime! Actual items from the Titanic with stories to go along with them. Captain Ernie Eldridge will guide you through the exhibit, tell you unbelievable stories and answer your Titanic questions. Exhibit is open Saturday and Sunday October 19, 20, 26, 27 from 10 AM - 4…
Friends of Otis Library Book Sale (All Ages)
Friends of Otis Library Book Sale (All Ages)
Friday 10/25: 9 AM - 10 AM $10 Admission, 10 AM - 3 PM Free Admission Saturday 10/26: 9 AM - 2 PM Free Admission Sunday 10/27: 12 PM - 3 PM Free Admission Otis Library Basement Drop-In We can't wait to see you at our fall Friends of Otis Library Book Sale! Cash, checks,…
4 events,
Yoga
Yoga
Hatha Yoga benefits are stress-relieving. Relax & rejuvenate with postures & guided meditation to restore the body. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. All Levels welcome. (6 classes) Dates: Mondays, 7:15 - 8:30 PM YOGAAUG24 - Aug 19, 26; Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 YOGAOCT24 - Oct 7, 21, 28; Nov 4, 18, 25 (no class…
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
Homeschoolers Pottery Classes Ages 7 – 12
Homeschoolers Pottery Classes Ages 7 – 12
At Sawmill Pottery, we teach kids skills and techniques so they can let their creativity come alive in the clay! We provide the framework and technical guidance to help kids bring their imaginations to life. Kids will learn hand-building, wheel-throwing, painting, decorating, and glazing at an age appropriate level. Specific projects will be planned for…
7 events,
Tuesday Morning Bird Walks
Tuesday Morning Bird Walks
Every Tuesday in October at 8 a.m. Join Andy out on the Bafflin sanctuary as he points out various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Meet at the Center, 218 Day Rd in Pomfret. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. No registration needed.
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
Homeschoolers Pottery Classes Ages 7 – 12
Homeschoolers Pottery Classes Ages 7 – 12
At Sawmill Pottery, we teach kids skills and techniques so they can let their creativity come alive in the clay! We provide the framework and technical guidance to help kids bring their imaginations to life. Kids will learn hand-building, wheel-throwing, painting, decorating, and glazing at an age appropriate level. Specific projects will be planned for…
6 events,
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
Toddlers, Trails, and Tales
Toddlers, Trails, and Tales
Every Wednesday thru November 13 from 10 to 11:30 A.M. Parents, grandparents, and guardians come out for some fresh air with your toddlers, take a nature walk, and enjoy an activity or story. Led by retired Pomfret Community School kindergarten teacher, Carolyn Otto, the morning will be full of fun adventures. Meet at the Center,…
Pottery Classes AGES 13+
Pottery Classes AGES 13+
At Sawmill Pottery, we teach kids skills and techniques so they can let their creativity come alive in the clay! We provide the framework and technical guidance to help kids bring their imaginations to life. Kids will learn hand-building, wheel-throwing, painting, decorating, and glazing at an age appropriate level. Specific projects will be planned for…
4 events,
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Buell’s Orchards Apple Picking
Fall is in the air and apple picking season has officially begun! Varieties available for picking right now are McIntosh and Honey Crisp, with other varieties soon to follow. Our stand is loaded with apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, our own fresh apple cider, cider donuts, and much more! Hours through the end of…
Gracie & Frankie Therapy Dogs (All Ages)
Gracie & Frankie Therapy Dogs (All Ages)
Thu: Oct. 31 10 AM - 11 AM Children's Department Drop-In Cuddle and read with therapy pugs, Gracie & Frankie. Courtesy of Ms. Pepin. Please note that live animals will be present at this program. Individuals are responsible for monitoring their own allergies.
2 events,
Yoga
Yoga
Hatha Yoga benefits are stress-relieving. Relax & rejuvenate with postures & guided meditation to restore the body. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. All Levels welcome. (6 classes) Dates: Mondays, 7:15 - 8:30 PM YOGAAUG24 - Aug 19, 26; Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 YOGAOCT24 - Oct 7, 21, 28; Nov 4, 18, 25 (no class…
Sea Offerings, Wayang, and Me by Matthew Cohen
Sea Offerings, Wayang, and Me by Matthew Cohen
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is pleased to present Sea Offerings, Wayang, and Me, a lecture-performance by UConn Puppet Arts Professor Dr. Matthew Cohen, with video by artist Ben Hagari. Artist and scholar Professor Matthew Isaac Cohen (also known as Kanda Buwana, “He Who Tells Stories of the World”) has been studying the…
3 events,
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing is a sport of combat that originally started as practice for dueling with swords. Since that time, it has grown into a modern sport while maintaining those virtues that made it great: honor, valor, and grace. Bring a water bottle, sneakers & comfortable clothing. (8 classes) Dates: Thursdays, 6:15-7:15pm Oct 17, 24; Nov 7,…
Try Dance
Try Dance
Beginners welcome! Learn fundamentals in ballet, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, burlesque and hip hop. Week 1 - Ballet - students will learn proper form, posture and lines. Ballet students will learn the 5 positions and incorporate it with barre work to include: plies, tendus, degages. Students will also learn basic ballet choreography. Week 2 - Jazz -…
OUT OF THE SHADOWS: Local Soldiers from the Connecticut 29th Colored Regiment
OUT OF THE SHADOWS: Local Soldiers from the Connecticut 29th Colored Regiment
On Thursday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 7 Providence Road (Route 6), Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Historical Society will sponsor the program OUT OF THE SHADOWS: Local Soldiers from the Connecticut 29th Colored Regiment. The presentation, an illustrated lecture by local historian and educator Donna Dufresne, will introduce us to…
2 events,
Pottery Classes AGES 13+
Pottery Classes AGES 13+
At Sawmill Pottery, we teach kids skills and techniques so they can let their creativity come alive in the clay! We provide the framework and technical guidance to help kids bring their imaginations to life. Kids will learn hand-building, wheel-throwing, painting, decorating, and glazing at an age appropriate level. Specific projects will be planned for…
Exploring Puppetry in “The Old Man and the Old Moon” Puppet Forum
Exploring Puppetry in “The Old Man and the Old Moon” Puppet Forum
As part of its 2024 Fall Puppet Forum Series and in conjunction with the Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s fall season, the Ballard Institute Puppetry is pleased to host “Exploring Puppetry in The Old Man and the Old Moon” on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jorgensen Gallery, located at 2132 Hillside Rd, Storrs,…
