Community Calendar
Bentley will help you get in the spooky spirit of the season with a themed Family Halloween story time. Put on your costume and join us on Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30 for a spooky story, a treat and a special Halloween activity.
Halloween Storytime
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Get into the “spirit” of the season with Things that Go Bump in the Night at the Nathan Hale Homestead! Shiver and shudder through a special candlelight tour that will take you around the property and into the house – all the way up to the dark and eerie attic. The moonlit tour will feature the Hale staffs and guests’ spooky unexplained encounters, as featured on the Syfy channel’s Ghost Hunters. Sponsored by CT Landmarks, ctlandmarks.org
Easy, Restrooms Nearby; Wheelchair accessible; Age 12+ Only; Pets NOT welcome
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Immerse yourself in 18th-century chocolate-making with Robert Lecce of Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates. Guests will be invited to enjoy samples of chocolate and hot cocoa. Like what you sampled? Chocolate bars will be available for sale in the Nathan Hale Homestead Museum Store. Sponsored by CT Landmarks – Nathan Hale Homestead, ctlandmarks.org
Easy, Restrooms Nearby; Wheelchair accessible; Age 12+ Only; Pets NOT welcome; Registration Required
18th Century Chocolate Making
“Thinning of the Veil: reconnecting with the lost” is a moving concert that incorporates dance with the beautiful sound of choral singing. During this time of the year, many cultures believe the veil between the living and the dead is thin (commemorations such as Halloween, Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Souls Day). Since the loss of a loved one is a universal experience, we crafted a concert that explores stories and harmonies that allow space to process loss, feel comfort, and find connection. The performance will feature performances by Voices of Concinnity, Connecticut’s versatile vocal chamber ensemble based in Mansfield, and special guest Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet and include choral works by William Byrd, Caroline Shaw, Florence Price, Eric Whitacre, Ethel Smyth, the Beatles, and more. On a night where the veil between the living and the afterlife is thin, may the voices of Concinnity and the movement of dance reconnect us with ones we have lost.
Concert is Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:00pm at United Congregational Church in Tolland. Tickets are $20/students free.
Concert: Thinning of the Veil
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Ginny Apple, a Master Wildlife Conservationist will enlighten us on the life and habits of four common CT nocturnal creatures: Opossum, Skunk, Racoon and Porcupine. We will explore their unique characteristics and what helps them navigate their environments, evade predators and survive.
Fearsome Foursome Foursome
Celebrate the season with a stroll through our shop! Wonderful primitive furniture, textiles, candles, paintings, seasonal decor, pottery, and much more. Enjoy the ambiance and step back in time.
Holiday Open House
The Gleaners annual Holiday Fair at Second Congregational Church of Coventry, 1746 Boston Turnpike (rt. 44) will be held on Saturday, November 9th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community house. Soup & sandwich will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair includes craft vendors, baked goods, raffle, holiday décor, Cabot cheese, white elephant items and a book room. Noah’s closet, a children’s re-sale shop, will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the church, 860-742-1616.
Holiday Fair on 11/9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Second Congregational Church of Coventry
Celebrate the season with a stroll through our shop! Wonderful primitive furniture, textiles, candles, paintings, seasonal decor, pottery, and much more. Enjoy the ambiance and step back in time.
Holiday Open House
Artist Irina Trzaskos and the Coventry Arts Guild are excited to host a creative workshop where we will be exploring the beautiful watercolor media. Take a break from your busy world by spending a cozy November morning in warm surroundings, exploring watercolor, and reconnecting with nature by painting woodland mushrooms.
The workshop will take place at the Patriots Park Lodge with a stunning view of Coventry Lake. You will have the chance to explore your creativity through beautiful watercolor media, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This workshop is beginner friendly and everyone ages 12+ is welcome to attend. All art materials will be provided, and we will have some baked goods and refreshments to enjoy by a cozy fireplace or while admiring the view of Coventry Lake.
Registration:
To sign up for this event email Tim via info@coventryartsguild.org
When:
November 9, 2024, 10AM-1PM
Where:
Patriots Park Lodge
Watercolor Workshop
Do mammals, birds, and reptiles share similar physical features, and how do we tell them apart? The Lutz will visit Bentley with three live animals, one from each group, along with biofacts from the museum’s natural history collection. Younger students will demonstrate understanding of the different groups with a craft, while older students will play a team based game to demonstrate understanding
The Lutz comes to Bentley with Furs, Feathers or Scales
Celebrate the season with a stroll through our shop! Wonderful primitive furniture, textiles, candles, paintings, seasonal decor, pottery, and much more. Enjoy the ambiance and step back in time.
Holiday Open House
This discussion is the last of our three-part book series where overlooked or underappreciated women in history are examined. Come and explore the life of Hedy Lamarr and her accomplishments outside the world of Hollywood.
Book Discussion: The Only Woman in the Room
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Join us at the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library's Community Room at 1134 Main Street, Coventry on October 18th at 7:00 PM. All ages are welcome to read your poems and stories. Bring your snaps, claps, stomps and shouts. Come early to sign up.
Poetry Open Mic
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Please Join us at Bentley Memorial Library as Ray Hardy, a local artist/naturalist and DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist leads a discussion on the natural history of CT's black bear, and practices we can implement in order to peacefully coexist with this fascinating wild neighbor.
Black Bears in Connecticut
St. Maurice Church will hold its 53rd Annual Christmas Fair – “Sleigh Bells Ring” – on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at 32 Hebron Road, Bolton. This much anticipated holiday event features a Country Store filled with homemade jams, muffin and cookie mixes, “sweet treats”, teacup “friendship candles” and unique stocking stuffers galore! Fresh holiday evergreen baskets, hand-knit items, Raggedy Ann dolls, and a pet corner are featured along with a “Take-A-Chance” booth with fabulous prizes! Homemade apple pies and baked goods! Enjoy lunch! Many crafters on-site! Handicapped accessible.
"Sleigh Bells Ring" Christmas Fair
On Saturday, November 23rd from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Noah’s Closet is having a 50% Off Toys sale. There are toys for all the children on your holiday shopping list. The shop is located at 1746 Boston Turnpike in Coventry. Call Saturday for details, 860-742-1616.
Noah's Closet 50% Off Toys on 11/23
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Maple Brook Studio - Aline Hoffman
Gourd Art, Mixed-Media, Painting
Birch paintings on textured papers, some in Chinese brush style. Forest Delights series: natural tree bark, moss, lichen: leaves cut from gourds or fashioned with polymer clay. Nature-inspired Emotional Realism.
Part of 2024 Artists' Open Studios of Northeastern Connecticut
For more info: https://www.aosct.org
Maple Brook Studio: Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
A free, self-guided art adventure! Artists' Open Studios is a wonderful opportunity to meet painters, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, metalsmiths, woodworkers, potters, glass artists, jewelers, and other fine artists of Northeastern Connecticut.
During this annual tour, our 61 participants in 44 venues throughout the Quiet Corner will welcome your visit; some in personal studios, others in group shows. Discover how they nourish their inspiration and produce their art. Share in their passion and expertise, learn a variety of approaches to creativity.
For more info on each artist and their show dates, visit www.aosct.org.
Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
Maple Brook Studio - Aline Hoffman
Gourd Art, Mixed-Media, Painting
Birch paintings on textured papers, some in Chinese brush style. Forest Delights series: natural tree bark, moss, lichen: leaves cut from gourds or fashioned with polymer clay. Nature-inspired Emotional Realism.
Part of 2024 Artists' Open Studios of Northeastern Connecticut
For more info: https://www.aosct.org
Maple Brook Studio: Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
A free, self-guided art adventure! Artists' Open Studios is a wonderful opportunity to meet painters, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, metalsmiths, woodworkers, potters, glass artists, jewelers, and other fine artists of Northeastern Connecticut.
During this annual tour, our 61 participants in 44 venues throughout the Quiet Corner will welcome your visit; some in personal studios, others in group shows. Discover how they nourish their inspiration and produce their art. Share in their passion and expertise, learn a variety of approaches to creativity.
For more info on each artist and their show dates, visit www.aosct.org.
Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
Maple Brook Studio - Aline Hoffman
Gourd Art, Mixed-Media, Painting
Birch paintings on textured papers, some in Chinese brush style. Forest Delights series: natural tree bark, moss, lichen: leaves cut from gourds or fashioned with polymer clay. Nature-inspired Emotional Realism.
Part of 2024 Artists' Open Studios of Northeastern Connecticut
For more info: https://www.aosct.org
Maple Brook Studio: Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
A free, self-guided art adventure! Artists' Open Studios is a wonderful opportunity to meet painters, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, metalsmiths, woodworkers, potters, glass artists, jewelers, and other fine artists of Northeastern Connecticut.
During this annual tour, our 61 participants in 44 venues throughout the Quiet Corner will welcome your visit; some in personal studios, others in group shows. Discover how they nourish their inspiration and produce their art. Share in their passion and expertise, learn a variety of approaches to creativity.
For more info on each artist and their show dates, visit www.aosct.org.
Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Last year after a several year hiatus, we welcomed back the iconic Festival of Trees, through the dedication of an individual here at BCC, Cathy Nelson, who sadly passed away this year. Through her dedication and through the generosity of more than 30 non-profit and business partners, we had over 20 trees on display, gave away $1500 in prize money to local organizations and businesses, raffled 54 auction items, and welcomed over 300 people over the course of the three-day festival.
As last year was such a success, The Festival of Trees is returning for 2024! This year’s festival will be December 6th - December 7th. We're hoping to honor the legacy of Cathy Nelson this year and make it one of the best festivals it has ever been! Come and look at all the trees, try some of the homemade baked items, sample fresh made egg nog, see Santa, listen to live music and so much more!!!
Festival of Trees
When: Saturday December 7, 2024
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
7:00am– Vendor set up begins
Where: Bolton Center School, 108 Notch Road
Bolton CT 06043
Join the Bolton Recreation Department for the annual Winter Faire!
Bolton Winter Faire 2024
The tradition continues, join us for our annual holiday visit with Round Hill Alpaca!
Saturday December 7th from 10am-3pm meet Cindy and Randy from Round Hill Alpaca, with two of their fluffy alpaca friends! Randy will be in the pen with the alpacas helping you feed them and giving you fun facts about them. Cindy will be set up selling their alpaca fiber products and gift items, get some holiday shopping done with some unique alpaca gifts!
Round Hill Alpaca Holiday Visit
Maple Brook Studio - Aline Hoffman
Gourd Art, Mixed-Media, Painting
Birch paintings on textured papers, some in Chinese brush style. Forest Delights series: natural tree bark, moss, lichen: leaves cut from gourds or fashioned with polymer clay. Nature-inspired Emotional Realism.
Part of 2024 Artists' Open Studios of Northeastern Connecticut
For more info: https://www.aosct.org
Maple Brook Studio: Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
A free, self-guided art adventure! Artists' Open Studios is a wonderful opportunity to meet painters, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, metalsmiths, woodworkers, potters, glass artists, jewelers, and other fine artists of Northeastern Connecticut.
During this annual tour, our 61 participants in 44 venues throughout the Quiet Corner will welcome your visit; some in personal studios, others in group shows. Discover how they nourish their inspiration and produce their art. Share in their passion and expertise, learn a variety of approaches to creativity.
For more info on each artist and their show dates, visit www.aosct.org.
Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
Saturday, December 7, 2024
from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on the Bolton Town Green
206 Bolton Center Rd, Bolton, CT 06043
Bolton Holiday Tree Lighting 2024
Last year after a several year hiatus, we welcomed back the iconic Festival of Trees, through the dedication of an individual here at BCC, Cathy Nelson, who sadly passed away this year. Through her dedication and through the generosity of more than 30 non-profit and business partners, we had over 20 trees on display, gave away $1500 in prize money to local organizations and businesses, raffled 54 auction items, and welcomed over 300 people over the course of the three-day festival.
As last year was such a success, The Festival of Trees is returning for 2024! This year’s festival will be December 6th - December 7th. We're hoping to honor the legacy of Cathy Nelson this year and make it one of the best festivals it has ever been! Come and look at all the trees, try some of the homemade baked items, sample fresh made egg nog, see Santa, listen to live music and so much more!!!
Festival of Trees
I can hear the bells jingling already, Santa will be here on Sunday December 8th, 2024, from 10am-2pm.
Come meet Santa, get your photos with him, enjoy some fresh popped popcorn and coco while you shop for holiday gifts, trees, plants and more!
Santa Claus is comin' to Cropley's
Maple Brook Studio - Aline Hoffman
Gourd Art, Mixed-Media, Painting
Birch paintings on textured papers, some in Chinese brush style. Forest Delights series: natural tree bark, moss, lichen: leaves cut from gourds or fashioned with polymer clay. Nature-inspired Emotional Realism.
Part of 2024 Artists' Open Studios of Northeastern Connecticut
For more info: https://www.aosct.org
Maple Brook Studio: Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
A free, self-guided art adventure! Artists' Open Studios is a wonderful opportunity to meet painters, sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, metalsmiths, woodworkers, potters, glass artists, jewelers, and other fine artists of Northeastern Connecticut.
During this annual tour, our 61 participants in 44 venues throughout the Quiet Corner will welcome your visit; some in personal studios, others in group shows. Discover how they nourish their inspiration and produce their art. Share in their passion and expertise, learn a variety of approaches to creativity.
For more info on each artist and their show dates, visit www.aosct.org.
Artists' Open Studios of NE CT
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Second Congregational Church of Coventry is pleased to welcome concert pianist Jason J. Castonguay to perform a free concert in the church sanctuary at 1746 Boston Turnpike at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15th.
Jason, blind at birth, began studying classical piano at the age of 4. He has performed with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the New Britain Symphony Orchestra. In addition to the piano, Jason plays the harp and sings. He is truly a gifted musician.
For more information on this free concert, call the Second Congregational Church office at 860-742-1616, open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Or visit the church website: secondchurchcoventryucc.org. The church is wheelchair accessible and open to everyone.
FREE Piano Concert by Jason Castonguay 12/15 at 2 p.m. at Second Congregational Church of Coventry
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.
Nourish
Come and join us for a unique contemporary worship experience, let us nourish your soul and your body. Nourish is a contemporary worship with a full band, visual arts, and a family style pasta meal served during worship. This event is free, but a offering will be taken each service to benefit the cost of the meal, as well as the ministries of this church. While RSVP is not necessary, seating is first come first serve.