Sacred Heart Church will be hosting their 2018 Snowflake Fair on Saturday December 1st from 9AM-2PM, 56 West Town St. in Norwichtown. Sacred Heart Church 12/1 There will be a annual auction on Saturday December 1st, viewing starting at 5:30 and the auction starting at 6:30PM. This will be held at the Baltic Vol. Fire Department, Rt 138 in Baltic. The auction is to help benefit the boy scout troop #19, Sprague, CT. Many items still coming in, to donate, advertise or more more information, contact harry Segerstrom Sr. at 860-822-6235. Boy Scout Troop #19 12/1 5PM The Hampton Congregational Church will be hosting their Holiday Bazaar, Saturday December 1st from 9AM-2PM at the Hampton Congregational Church, 263 Main St in Hampton. There will be a luncheon from 11AM-1PM also. For more information, contact 860-455-9677 or hcc06247@gmail.com Hampton Congregational Church 12/1 11AM The First Baptist Church of Lebanon The Fist Baptist Church of Lebanon will be hosting their Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 1st from 9AM-3PM at the church, 694 Trumbull Highway. Any questions please contact Lynn Littlefield at 860-208-6159
North Stonington Congregatiional Church The North Stonington Congregational Church will be holding their Delightful Christmas Bazaar on Saturday December 1st from 9AM-2PM, 89 Main St in North Stonington. For more information, contact Julie Evans at 860-889-1636. 12/1 9 Poquonnock Bridge Baptist Church will be holding their Holiday Bazaar and Silent Auction on Saturday, December 1st from 9AM-2PM. 1241 Poquonnock Rd in Groton. Their will be crafts, needle works, jewelry, theme gift baskets, baked goods, a light lunch available and so much more. Poquonnock Bridge Baptist Church Christ Episcopal Church will be holding a Craft Fair and Luncheon on Saturday December 1st from 9AM-3PM at Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St. in Norwich. For more questions, contact 860-887-4249 Christ Episcopal Church The 5th Annual Sacred Heart School Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday December 1st from 10AM-4PM. 56 Sacred Heart Drive in Groton. Plenty of unique crafters and vendors, food, raffles and much more. To reserve a spot or more information, contact Nina Bills at 860-287-7776 Sacred Heart School 12/1 10AM
Pachaug Outdoor Club will be hosting their 3rd Annual Craft and Sportsman and Vendor Fair on Saturday December 1st, from 9AM-2PM. Their will be basket raffles, silent auctions, food and so much more. Donations are accepted. $15 per table. 178 Banjo Sullivan Rd. in Griswold. For more information, contact Donna Havery at 860-774-1292 Pauchaug Outdoor Club The public is cordially invited to the Niantic VFW Roast Beef dinner on Saturday December 1st, served at 5:30PM. Adults are only $10, 12 and under are only $5. The post is at 39 Columbus Avenue opposite McCook Park in Niantic. Takeouts are available by calling 860-739-7364 after 4PM. Proceeds go for the educational, veteran and community programs of the VFW. Niantic VFW 12/1 5PM Come on Sunday December 2nd from 1PM-4PM for the annual Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies Open House. Enjoy the history and tastes of the season. The main floor is decorated to reflect the Christmas celebrations of New England, the Southern Colonies and the evolution of our American Christmas. Appropriate regional tastes of the season will be served during your self-guided tour of the museum. Interpreters will be available in each room to answer questions and give holiday history. Come with the family and enjoy the history, tastes and sounds of a Leffingwell Colonial Christmas. This event is free as a thank you to all the support they have received throughout the year. Leffingwell House Museum 12/2 1PM
Come on down on Sunday December 2nd from 1PM-4PM for the annual Leffingwell Christmas in the Colonies Open House. Enjoy the history and tastes of the season. The main floor is decorated to reflect the Christmas celebrations of New England, the Southern Colonies and the evolution of our American Christmas. Appropriate regional tastes of the season will be served during your self guided tour of the museum. Interpreter will be available in each room to answer questions and give holiday history. Enjoy a visit with President William Harrison as portrayed by reenactor Kevin Titus. While listening to vintage seasonal music played by talented pianist Dayne Rugh,. This event is FREE as a thank you to all the support that has been received throughout the year. Leffingwell House Museum 12/2 1PM Animal Welfare League of New London County Animal Welfare League of New London County is having their annual Paws to Celebrate on Saturday December 1st from 10AM-3PM and Sunday December 2nd 11AM03PM at Boilermakers Lodge 614, 33 Sacred Heart Drive in Groton. There will be a silent auction, resale of holiday treasures and a basket raffle. Bring a bag of dog or cat food for their Annual Pet Food Drive and receive a free raffle tickets. 12/2 10AM Celebrate the season in North Stonington down on Main Street in the Village for the town tree lighting and carol sing. Donations of canned goods will be collected for Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. Starts at 4:30 PM and the lighting of the tree will start around 6:15PM. Town of North Stonington 12/2 4PM Canterbury VFW will be holding their breakfast on Sunday December 2nd from 8AM-11AM, RT 169, 21 North Canterbury Rd. Adults $6, 5 years and under are free. Canterbury VFW 12/2 8AM
Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, for homeless and needy animals on Saturday, December 8th, at the Killingly Library in Danielson from 10AM - 2PM. Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. For more information, contact Pet Pals at 860-317-1720 Pet Pals Northeast 12/8 10AM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 TO: Saturday, December 08, 2018 Chelsea Players presents the comedy "One Slight Hitch," by Lewis Black, on November 30th at 7PM, December 2nd at 3PM, December 8th at 7PM, December 9th at 3PM at the United Congregational Church Hall, 87 Broadway in Norwich. Tickets are 10 in advance and $12 at the door. Senior tickets are $10. For ticket reservations, call 860-887-7289 or email klamothe37@gmail.com Chelsea Players 12/9 2PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 TO: Sunday, December 09, 2018 Come join the Christmas festivities at Central Baptist Church on Friday December 14th at 7PM. It is time to get in the Christmas spirit with their annual Bells of Fire Holiday handbell concert. Admission is free, reception to follow. For more information contact the church at 860-889-8313 Central Baptist Church 12/14 6PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 TO: Friday, December 14, 2018 Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Orthodox Come on down to the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Orthodox Church on Saturday December 15th from 10AM-2PM for their Christmas Cookie Sale. 364 Canterbury Turnpike in Norwich. For more information, call 860-822-9955 12/15 9AM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 TO: Saturday, December 15, 2018
The TVCCA will be holding their Winter Boot Drive from November 1st through December 15th. RSVP Volunteers are collecting new winter boots for children in the community. Boots and monetary donations may be dropped off at 83 Huntingto St in New London. TVCCA 12/15 11PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 TO: Saturday, December 15, 2018 Free breakfast with Santa on December 15th from 9AM-12PM at the Preston VFW, 28 Spicer Rd. Also on December 15th at 4:30PM there will be a tree lighting ceremony. For more information, call 860-886-1313 Preston VFW 12/15 9AM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 TO: Saturday, December 15, 2018 CT Department of Children and Families CT Department of Children and Families needs foster families for children of all ages. Consider stepping forward and attend one of these informational meetings and learn about foster family programs Wednesday December 5th, 6PM at Norwich UCFS, 47 Town St.Wednesday December 5th, 5PM at Willimantic DCF office, 322 Main St..Tuesday December 11th, 5PM, Plainfield Community Servies, 482 Norwich Rd..Wednesday December 12th, 6PM at Groton Library, 52 Newtown Rd.Tuesday December 18th, 6PM, North Stonington at Wheeler Library, 101 Main St.Tuesday December 18th, 5PM at Conventry Public Library, 1134 Main St.and Wednesday December 19th, 5PM at Canterbury Public Library, 1 Municipal Dr. For more dates and information call 1-888-kid-hero or visit CtFosterAdopt.com 12/19 4PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 TO: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Alzhemier's Caregiver Support Group There is a Alzhemier's Caregiver Support Group that is held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 6PM-7PM at the Zbierski House at Eastern Point Beach, 1 Beach Pond Rd in Groton. Build a support system with people who understand in a safe and supportive environment. For more information, contact the program facilitator Jessica Patterson at 860-389-8775 or email at jessica.l.patterson@gmail.com 12/31 6PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 TO: Monday, December 31, 2018