Dinner Club is back this week on Feb 19 at 6 PM in Glastonbury, and it is shaping up to be a great night out. Come solo, grab dinner with good locals, and make a few new connections without the awkward vibe.

🐶Adopt-a-pal: Meet Skyler, a 2-month-old Great Pyrenees mix, a future gentle giant who’s great with kids and dogs and already giving “fluffy guardian of the backyard” energy.

🏡House of the week: An 1802 antique Colonial on five acres, with wide-board floors, a vaulted great room, and a massive granite fireplace that basically steals the show. It’s been thoughtfully updated where it counts (kitchen, baths, heating, septic, and fresh exterior work) but still keeps that classic New England charm. Check it out!

🔭Sky report: New Moon hits tonight (Feb 17), so early week is your best shot for crisp, dark skies. Look up around 8:00 pm for Orion blazing in the south, with Taurus and the Pleiades nearby. Mercury (and Venus low in the west) are catchable right after sunset if you’ve got a clear horizon.

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Willimantic | 15th Annual Plunge for Hunger | 12 PM

The Plunge for Hunger at Lauter Park is one of those classic local events that is equal parts wild and meaningful. Over the years, participants have helped raise well over $1 million for Covenant Soup Kitchen, turning one freezing jump into real support for neighbors who rely on daily meals. Expect costumes, big energy, and a crowd cheering people on as they sprint into icy water for a cause that matters. If you have ever thought about doing it, this is your year: bring a towel, warm clothes, and a little courage.

From Hartford to Cartagena, Colombia for 385 bucks* 1-stop roundtrip, end of April for a week stay. See the deal!

From Hartford to Las Vegas, Nevada for 268 bucks* non-stop roundtrip, beginning of May for an extended weekend stay. See the deal!

From Hartford to Barcelona, Spain for 537 bucks* 1-stop roundtrip, end of April for a week stay. See the deal!

*Prices at the time of writing subject to change

Spring fashion meant pure silk hosiery, wool plaid “lumber jacks,” and department stores reminding you it’s “not how much we can get for what we give, but how much we can give for what we get.” Also, sport jackets for five bucks… inflation really said hold my coffee.

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Danielson | Backstage at the Ballet | 11:30 AM - Connecticut Ballet gives kids (ages 4-12) a peek behind the curtain at Killingly Library. Pointe work, partnering, and real ballet magic. Register               

Danielson | Party Gras! Free Pancake Supper | 5-7 PM - Fat Tuesday at Westfield Church means free pancakes. Everyone's welcome; they mean it.        

ECSU | Prison Art Program Annual Exhibition | 12-5 PM (all week hours vary) - Powerful works by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists spotlight resilience and transformation. Deets

Danielson | Galentine's Day at Two Dogs | 6-8pm | ($) - Grab your galpals for pressed flower art at Two Dogs Coffee. Tix 

Putnam | Beginner Crochet Class | 12:30-2:30 PM | ($) - Learn foundation stitches at Woolworks and walk out with coasters you made yourself. Fun

Putnam | Valentine's Date Night Axe Throwing | 4pm | ($) - Nothing says romance like hurling axes at Montana Nights. 

Woodstock | Trivia Wednesdays at Woodstock Tavern | 6:30-8:30 PM - Family-friendly team trivia. Bring your brains and your appetite. 

 Danielson | Needle Felted Polar Bears | 6-8 PM | ($) - Craft an adorable polar bear with local artist Susan Scott Kenney at Mountain Laurel Floral. Make

Putnam | Karaoke at Montana Nights | 6-9 PM - Belt it out between throws at the axe bar. Every other Thursday.            

Putnam | Bob Moon Live at Stomping Ground | 8-11 PM - Americana guitar and honest songwriting. The guy plays in Comanchero - he knows his stuff.      

Woodstock | DIY Spoon Rings at Taylor Brooke | 6-8pm | ($) - Turn vintage flatware into wearable art. Bring an heirloom or choose from their collection. Beer helps. DIY                                  

Moosup | Team Trivia & Partyoke at Music Lady Cafe | 7 PM - Free trivia kicks it off, then DJ Kayty Kat takes the mic. 

N. Grosvenor Dale | Crafty Crew at Thompson Library | 1-2:30 PM - Fiber arts meetup every Friday at Thompson Library. Bring your knitting, crocheting, whatever -connect with fellow textile nerds.    

Plainfield | Partyoke Fridays at American Cafe | 9 PM-1 AM - TGIF done right. Sing, dance, let DJ Kayty Kat handle the rest. 

Pomfret | Fireside Chat: The Amazing Mrs. Whistler | 7 PM - The Pomfret Historical Society spotlights Anna Whistler’s fascinating local legacy and her family’s ties to Pomfret at the Vanilla Bean Café.

Willimantic | Earth2026 at ECSU | 1-2 PM - Live documentary of how man reshaped the planet. ECSU Science Room 104, seats limited. Grab a parking pass from Campus Police. 

Pomfret | Poets at Large Season Kickoff | 7 PM - Opens its 2026 season at The Vanilla Bean Café with featured readings by Denise Abercrombie and Sean Frederick Forbes, plus open mic opportunities.

Pomfret Center | Beginner Bowl Cozy Class | 10 AM-1 PM | ($) - Learn to sew microwave-safe bowl cozies at Pomfret Community Center. Beginner-friendly. More deets

Putnam | Take A Moment at Bradley Playhouse | 7 PM | ($) - The Complex's dancers slow down together in this moving art piece. What happens when a room full of dancers breathes as one? Enjoy                            

Willimantic | Soundscapes at The River Room | 7:30pm | ($) - Jazz meets Indian classical meets world music in this 65-seat speakeasy venue. Intimate and powerful. Fun

Willimantic | Community Tag Sale | 9 AM-12 PM - Hunt for hidden gems, household finds, and budget-friendly treasures at First Congregational Church (199 Valley St).

Woodstock | Michael O'Keefe at Taylor Brooke Brewery | 2-5 PM - Acoustic rock and 90s covers from this Thompson native. Cold beers, live tunes.

Willimantic | Nathan Hale: Scholar, Soldier and Spy | 4 PM - Free America 250 lecture at the Mill Museum exploring Connecticut’s state hero through an illustrated, family-friendly presentation.

Windham | Psychic Medium at American Legion | 4-6 PM | ($) - Support local veterans while getting a reading. Book

Woodstock | Cousins Maine Lobster at Taylor Brooke | 12-5 PM - The famous lobster truck parks at the brewery. Lobster rolls + craft beer = peak Sunday.              

Danielson | Monday Mystery Matinee | 1-4 PM - Free mystery movie at Killingly Library. Adults only (18+). What's playing? That's the mystery.

Woodstock | All Levels Slow Flow Yoga | 6:15-7:30 PM | ($) - Gentle vinyasa with breath work and meditation at Roots to Fly Wellness. Stretch   

Woodstock | Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System | 9 AM & 11 AM - Ms. Frizzle leads a wild, musical space adventure. Awesome