Easter Egg-Stravaganzas 🐰🥚

Good morning, Quiet Corner! Today is Tuesday 4/8, and that means it’s National Library Workers Day! In this day and age it’s easy to overlook to usefulness of local libraries and their staff, but today is the day to show them some love. Whether it’s helping you find exactly what you’re looking for, giving you recommendations, planning fantastic (often free) events, or doing even more behind the scenes, it’s a great day to say thank you!

In Today’s Quiet Corner Buzz:

• Easter Egg Hunts

• WindCo History

• 33 Events

Last week ran a poll asking about featuring local pets and over 92.96% said “Show me the pets!” If you’d like to submit your pet to get featured in upcoming issues please fill out this form.

Let’s dive in!

-Tyler DiGiovanni

I’ll start by introducing my furry loved ones Hunter & Ruby. They are both 5 years old, Hunter is Catahoula Leopard Mix and Ruby is a Pitbull. Both dogs are rescues and have no sense of personal space. They'd crawl into your skin if they could.

BRIEF BITES

• Cemeteries - Windham County towns like Canterbury, Eastford, and Thompson, are getting a boost to help care for their historic cemeteries. Thanks to the Neglected Cemetery Account Grant Program, each town will receive $8,000 to preserve these resting places.

• Weed - Zen Leaf Ashford just opened its doors, making it the closest cannabis dispensary to UConn's Storrs campus — less than 10 minutes away. The grand opening comes with food trucks, DJs, giveaways, and even job interviews on-site. Bonus: UConn students get a 20% “Higher Education” discount — yes, really

• Award - Madison Newman of Parish Hill High School just earned serious bragging rights, she’s been named the Connecticut 2025 Outstanding Guidance Counselor by the Connecticut PTA.

• ​Burn - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is set to conduct controlled burns this spring at Goodwin State Forest in Hampton and Mansfield Hollow State Park in Mansfield. These prescribed burns aim to rejuvenate grassland habitats, benefiting local wildlife and reducing the risk of uncontrolled wildfires

Instead of the normal Hive’s Pick for this week, we’re sticking all the Easter egg hunts going on this weekend up here in one convenient spot instead.

🐰SATURDAY EASTER EGG HUNTS🐰

Brooklyn | Dog Easter Egg Hunt | 12-4pm $ - Soapy Paws Grooming (59 North Society Rd) is holding an Easter egg hunt for canine friends. You must RSVP by 4/8 by texting (774) 230-1937 or emailing [email protected].

Canterbury | Easter Egg Hunt | 11am-4pm - Daydream Stables (23 Graff Rd) is offering a fun-filled day of horseback rides, raffles, snacks/drinks, and most importantly, an Easter egg hunt.

Danielson | Easter Egg Hunt | 1pm - FaithWay Community Church (190 Wauregan Rd) is holding an Easter egg hunt for children up to 13 years old.

Pomfret | Annual Easter Egg Hunt | 11am - Pomfret Rec is holding their annual Easter egg hunt at Pomfret Rec Park (576 Hampton Rd) for children from 1-10 years old. Kids will be broken up by age for a fair hunt. Call (860) 974-1423 or email [email protected] for more info.

Putnam | Easter Egg Hunt | 10am - Putnam Little League and Putnam Rec Dept are holding a hunt at Putnam Middle School (35 Wicker St).

Thompson | Annual Easter Egg-stravaganza | 1pm - Thompson Rec and Thompson Congregational United Church of Christ are holding their Easter egg hunt at Thompson Commons (235 Chase Rd) for kids up to age 10.

Thompson | Easter Jam | 1-3pm - Creation Church (47 W Thompson Rd) is holding an afternoon of crafts, games, and an Easter egg hunt for kids in K-5th. Registration is required.

Windham | Egg Hunt | 10:30am - St. Joseph’s Living Center (14 Club Road) is holding an Easter egg hunt in their courtyard for kids 10 and under. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

🐰SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNTS🐰

Canterbury | Egg Hunt | 11am - Our Kids Farm (357 Barstow Rd) is holding a free Easter egg hunt, with tractor barrel train rides going too!

North Grosvenordale | Family Fun Day | 11am-4pm - Valley Springs Sportsmans Club (Valley Rd) is throwing a bash with an Easter egg hunt, vendors, raffles, bounce house, Easter bunny, and more.

Sterling | Adult(ish) Easter Egg Hunt | 10am $ - Wild Ride (130 Old Cranston Rd) is inviting people over the age of 16 for a trek/Easter egg hunt. After the hunt, stick around to meet the mustang herd. Tix

Wind Co Trivia🤔

Last week’s answer: 60% of you know your stuff, naming alexander Lake the largest natural body of water in Windham County. The lake is roughly covers 215 acres and has a average depth of 25 feet with a max depth of 51 feet!

BEE LINE EVENTS

TUESDAY (4/8)

Putnam | Parent’s Corner Meeting | 6pm - Head to the inaugural meeting of Parent’s Corner at 225 Kennedy Dr to share ideas or possibly volunteer. Email [email protected] for more info

Willimantic | Kid’s Clay Class | 4:30pm $ - Spiral Arts Studio (750 Main St) is inviting children 12 and up to give pottery a shot in four 90 minute sessions. Tix/info

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Allysen Callery | 8-11pm

WEDNESDAY (4/9)

South Windham | Business After Hours | 5:30-7pm - This one is for members of the Windham Chamber of Commerce. Come do a little networking and…at All Sleep (885 Windham Rd).

Woodstock | Peace of Mind Seminar | 1-2pm - No one wants to think about preparing for what comes after, but the Woodstock Commission on Aging has invited a probate court judge and funeral director (separate people) to talk about making sure final wishes are in order. This will take place at Woodstock Town Hall (415 Rte 169).

TRIVIA

Stomping Ground - Putnam | 7pm
Hank’s - Brooklyn | 6:30pm
Bear Hands Brewing - Putnam | 6pm
Mill Town Grill - Thompson | 6:30pm

THURSDAY (4/10)

Danielson | Candle Making | 5:30pm $ - Enjoy some pizza and make a couple of 8oz candles to bring home (you pick the scents) at NewYork PIZZA CO (8 Furnace St). Tix

Eastford | Griefshare | 6:30-8pm - Head to Congregational Church of Eastford (4 County Rd) for support from others going through hard times. Register

Willimantic | Shakespeare Performance | 7:30-10pm $ - Windham Theater Guild (779 Main St) presents a rendition of Twelfth Night. While performances continue through the weekend, everyone pays the child price for this evening! Tix/showtimes

Willimantic | Libertea Series | 5pm $ - Join The America Museum (47 Crescent St) to learn about Lexington and Concord’s role in our country’s history.

Woodstock | Felting Class | 6-7:30pm $ - Taylor Brooke Winery (818 Rte 171) is giving you the chance to learn how to needle felt colorful Easter eggs and Peeps. More info

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Straight Up Jazz Series | 5:30-7:30pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | The Berger Boys | 8-11pm
⬢ Corleone’s - Willimantic | Open Mic | 8:30pm-12:30am

TRIVIA

Trolley Pub - Willimantic | 7:30pm
Midway Restaurant - Ashford | 7pm

FRIDAY (4/11)

Brooklyn | Lenten Fish Fry | 5-7pm $ - BSA Troop 44 continues their Lenten fundraiser at Trinity Episcopal Church (7 Providence Rd) with fish and chips, and coleslaw.

Canterbury | Lighthouses of The World | 7:30pm - Author and Canterbury resident Elinor DeWire wants to take you on a storytelling journey around the world featuring these iconic structures. It will take place in the community room of Canterbury Town Hall (1 Municipal Dr).

Danielson | Wizard of Oz Performance | 7-9:30pm $ - The Little Theater on Broad Street (185 Broad St) continues their run of the beloved musical. Tix/showtimes - also runs on Saturday and Sunday.

Dayville | Beer and Cheese Pairing | 6pm $ - Join Black Pond Brews (1001 Hartford Pike) for their team up with Edgewood Cheese Shop for a pairing of five cheeses with five beers (including a new release!). Tix/info

Dayville | Fish Fry | 4:30-6:30pm $ - Killingly Grange (801 Hartford Tpke) is continuing their fish fry Fridays. You can preorder here (although it’s not updated until later in the week) or call/text (860) 884-1813.

Plainfield | Fish Fry | 4-7pm $ - It really is fish Fryday, including at St. John’s Church (17 Railroad Ave). Take out only, call (860) 564-8085 or (860) 710-0263 to order.

Willimantic | SVFD Comedy Night | 8pm $ - The Scotland Volunteer Fire Department is holding a comedy night at the Willimantic Elks Lodge (198 Pleasant St). Tickets can be purchased at Scotland Spirits (8 Palmer Rd, Scotland) or by calling (860) 450-6040 or (860) 336-6489.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Black Dog Bar & Grill - Putnam | Big Lux | 7:30pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Nate Staub Trio | 8-11pm

TRIVIA

Taylor Brooke Brewery - Woodstock | 6:30pm

SATURDAY (4/12)

Ashford | Nature Walk | 9-11am - Join Master Naturalist Deb Field for an exploration of Rankin Preserve (199-69 Rte 89). It’s a 1.5 mile trail, dress appropriately (hiking shoes). Rain will cancel. Limited spots, register here.

Danielson | Author Book Signing | 10:30am - Author Allison Depasse Silver will be at Pourings and Passages (103 Main St) with her book The Roll of Sam’s Dreams

Dayville | Line Dancing | 6:30-9:30pm $ - Get your linear boogie on at Black Pond Brews (1001 Hartford Pike). $10 cover at the door.

Dayville | Craft & Vendor Fair | 11am-3pm - 4G’s Restaurant (305 Hartford Pike) and Neighbors Against Cancer are holding a craft & vendor fair. Come support local business!

Oneco | Fisherman’s Breakfast | 5-10:30am $ - Make your way to Oneco Fire Department (1146 Plainfield Pike) for an all-you-can-eat brekky.

Plainfield | Chakra Balancing | 1:30-3:30pm $ - If you’re in the need for a spiritual alignment, Marie’s Fitness & Massage Center (661 Norwich Rd) is holding a special chakra-focused class. More info

Pomfret | Track Opening | 9am-1pm - Pomfret Speedway (36 Jackson Rd) is celebrating opening for the 2025 season. Pit lottery and TSKC monthly meeting to follow.

Putnam | Artist Opening Reception | 1-3pm - Come see the works of artist Tabsy ‘Purrmage’ Cumming at the Putnam Municipal Complex (200 School St). All works will be available for purchase.

Putnam | NEJC Anniversary Trail Ride | 10am - New England Jeep Convoys are celebrating their two-year anniversary with a trail ride starting at Runnings Stores (44 Providence Pike). Stock Jeeps should be able to make it (if you know how to maneuver!).

Thompson | Arrive & Drive | 10am-2pm $ - Kids ages 5-17 can have the chance to take some laps around the track at Little T Raceway (245 E Thompson Rd). Must register

Thompson | SCDA Track Day | 9am-5pm $ - Motorheads can head to Thompson Motor Speedway (205 E Thompson Rd) for a track day. Register

Willimantic | Library Performance | 11am - Head to Windham Public Library (905 Main St) for a performance from the BenAnna Band (best suited for kids 0-8).

Windham | Windham Inn Clean Up | 9am - If you’re looking to do some volunteering while helping clean up a historic site, Windham Preservation is asking people to come help with removing debris from the Inn (4 Scotland Rd). Preregister at [email protected] or calling (860) 234-8566.

Windham | Painting Class | 2:45-6:15pm $ - Paint with Pam is holding another painting class at the Franco-American Club (116 Club Rd). More info/tix

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | The Island Farm Ceilie Band | 1-4pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Troy Mercy | 8-11pm
⬢ Taylor Brooke Brewery - Woodstock | Cover Daddys | 2-5pm
⬢ Broken Crust - Putnam | Paul Caraher | 5:30pm

SUNDAY (4/13)

Hampton | Easter Bunny Brunch | 11am-2pm $ - StoneHurst at Hampton Valley (119 Providence Tpke) is holding a brunch buffet with photo opportunities to take pictures with the Easter bunny. Tix

North Grosvenordale | Poetry Night | 1-4pm $ - Slightly Off-Beat Poets is holding an outdoor poetry reading/open-mic at 112 Fabyan Woodstock Rd. Featured poets will read, followed by an open-mic. Bring a chair!

North Grosvenordale | Trout Opening Weekend | 9am-1pm - Thompson Rec and Red Beards Bait & More are hosting a day of fishing and learning at Riverside Park (815 Riverside Dr). Prizes for biggest, longest, and greatest number caught.

Pomfret | Healthy Kids Running Series | 3-4pm $ - It’s not too late to sign up your kids for this running series at Pomfret Rec Park (576 Hampton Rd). More details

Thompson | Easter Bunny Meet and Greet | 12-2pm - Bring the kids (or yourself) to snap some pictures with the Easter bunny at Triple Raven Brewing (27 Main St).

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Open Mic | 7-11:30pm
⬢ Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | Open Mic | 4pm
⬢ Taylor Brooke Brewery - Woodstock | Turas | 2-5pm
⬢ 4G’s - Dayville | John Prout | 2-5pm

MONDAY (4/14)

Windham | Engage Workshop | 5-7pm - The Cultural Coalition is encouraging makers, business owners, community members, and more to Windham Town Hall (979 Main St) to discuss how to grow and support local creative economy. Register

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | Brandt Taylor | 5:30pm

That’s it for this week’s Quiet Corner Buzz. If you got something out of it, please share it with someone who is an expert at decorating Easter eggs.

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