Calendar
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November
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Eastford Public Library hosts “Homeschool STEAM Hour” at 10:30 a.m. Please register, as there is limited space available.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Eastford Public Library hosts “Storytime” at 11 a.m. Join us for a story, craft, snack, and time of free play.
Please join us for a free presentation — “Fall Prevention in our Quiet Corner!” Learn how to identify your personal risk factors for a fall. Learn self-help strategies to reduce your risk of falling. Learn how to get the help you need to stay Independent! Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Eastford Town Office Building (Lower Level). Please sign up soon, as space is limited! E-mail or call to register at [email protected] or (860) 974-0133, ext. 3. This informative program will help you stay safe and independent! Support provided by Senior Resources Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Eastford Public Library hosts “The Page Turners” at 1 p.m. This book club will be inviting local author Sharon Healy-Yang to discuss her mystery novel, “Surprise!”
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Eastford Public Library hosts a special “Grim Readers Book Club” at 6 p.m. Guest horror author Andrew Clark will be joining the group to discuss his novels, “Where Dark Things Grow,” “Where Dark Things Rise,” and “Hollow Folk.” Please join us!
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Eastford Public Library will be closed for Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Eastford Public Library hosts “Storytime” at 11 a.m. Join us for a story, craft, snack, and time of free play.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Eastford Public Library hosts an “Author Talk” at 1 p.m. with Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Award-nominated author Philip Fracassi. Most known for his horror novels, “Boys in the Valley,” “A Child Alone with Strangers,” and “Gothic.” Please register!
The 19th Annual Goods & Services Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at Eastford Elementary School. Doors open at 5 p.m. All proceeds support the middle school trip to Washington, D.C. Live and silent auctions, bake sale, food by Pizza 101, raffles, and more! For donations or questions, e-mail [email protected].
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Eastford Public Library hosts “Maker’s Night” from 6-7:30 p.m. Please register.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Eastford Public Library hosts “Storytime” at 11 a.m. Join us for a story, craft, snack, and time of free play. In the evening, the Friends of the Eastford Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Congregational Church of Eastford presents GriefShare — Find comfort, strength, and hope at Surviving the Holidays Seminar, Thursday, Nov. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.cceastford.org/griefshare/ for more information. Congregational Church of Eastford, 54 John Perry Rd., Eastford.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Eastford Public Library hosts a “Thanksgiving Craft” at 10:30 a.m. for children. Please register.
Sunday, Nov. 22
You are invited to Eastford Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 22, for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinner, which will include all the traditional Thanksgiving menu items, will be held directly after the Sunday Worship Service, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a time of fellowship and fun, as well as a time of sharing what you are thankful for!
Congregational Church of Eastford – DivorceCare presents “Surviving the Holidays,” Sunday, Nov. 22, from 4-6 p.m. Divorced? Separated? Know someone who is? When a marriage ends, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants face challenges and discover how to deal with emotions; helpful tips to surviving social events; ways to help children through the holidays; and hope for the future. Visit cceastford.org/divorcecare/ to sign up!
Thursday, Nov. 26
Eastford Public Library hosts “Storytime” at 11 a.m. Join us for a story, craft, snack, and time of free play.