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01marallday31FeaturedMusic on the Green - Call for MusiciansSubmission Deadline: March 31, 2023(All Day) Washington Green, 78 Green Hill Road, Washington CT, 06793

27mar26aprFeaturedDiscover Montessori: A Child & Caregiver ClassWashington Montessori School9:00 am - (april 26) 10:30 am Washington Montessori School, 240 Litchfield Turnpike New Preston, CT 06777

29mar6:00 pm7:30 pmFeaturedWhen It’s Time For Care - Home Care Options For Seniors In WashingtonRegional Hospice6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

29mar6:00 pm7:45 pmFeaturedKarate LessonsWashington Montessori School6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Washington Montessori School, 240 Litchfield Turnpike New Preston, CT 06777

29mar7:00 pmFeaturedMarch Virtual Book Club - "Living Resistance"Institute for American Indian Studies7:00 pm Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793

30mar(mar 30)9:00 am20apr(apr 20)10:00 amFeaturedDiscover Montessori: Pre/Postnatal YogaWashington Montessori School9:00 am - (april 20) 10:00 am Washington Montessori School, 240 Litchfield Turnpike New Preston, CT 06777

30mar4:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedHollister House Garden Volunteer Information SessionHollister House Garden4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

30mar7:00 pm9:00 pmFeaturedWhat Are the Cards Telling You?Washington Senior Center7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

maralldaymarFeaturedASAP!’s 18th Annual Celebration of Young WritersSubmission Deadline: April 3, 2023Month Long Event (march)

31mar10:00 am11:00 amFeaturedPilobolus: Connecting with BalanceVirtual Event10:00 am - 11:00 am

01apr9:00 am11:00 amFeaturedTrail Manager TrainingSteep Rock Association9:00 am - 11:00 am

01apr10:00 am11:00 amFeaturedHollister House Garden Volunteer Information SessionHollister House Garden10:00 am - 11:00 am Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

01apr(apr 1)10:00 am02(apr 2)4:00 pmFeaturedSkyward: Painting Clouds with Patty FogleWashington Art Association10:00 am (1) - 4:00 pm (2) Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

01apr(apr 1)10:00 am22(apr 22)4:00 pmFeatured"Young at Art" ExhibitWashington Art Association10:00 am (1) - 4:00 pm (22) Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

01apr1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedGrow Your Own with Judea GardenGunn Memorial Library1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

01apr1:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedArtifact ID Day with IAIS Research DepartmentInstitute for American Indian Studies1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793

01apr2:00 pm5:30 pmFeaturedMadness @the ParkJudy Black Memorial Park and Gardens2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington, CT 06794

02apr9:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedMargaret P. Addicks Memorial Blood DriveThe Frederick Gunn School9:00 am - 2:00 pm Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center, 99 Green Hill Road Washington, CT 06793

02apr2:00 pm3:30 pmFeaturedAuthor Talk and Book Signing with David & Jon MoscowThe Hickory Stick Bookshop2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road Washington Depot, CT 06793

02apr2:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedLive Music at Hopkins VineyardHopkins Vineyard2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Road, New Preston Connecticut 06777

03apralldayFeaturedASAP!’s 18th Annual Celebration of Young WritersSubmission Deadline: April 3, 2023(All Day: monday)

06apr6:30 pm7:30 pmFeaturedThe Sustainable Architecture ProjectJudy Black Memorial Park and Gardens6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington, CT 06794

07apr1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedPaper Easter Egg CraftGunn Memorial Library1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

08apr11:00 amFeaturedAnnual Members’ Meeting and Honoring of Jeff and Judy KalinInstitute for American Indian Studies11:00 am Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793

08apr11:00 am12:00 pmFeaturedGame Time: Taco vs BurritoGunn Memorial Library11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

08apr1:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedSpring Cleaning at Judea GardenJudea Garden1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Judea Garden, 124 Christian Street, New Preston, CT 06777

08apr2:00 pm3:00 pmFeaturedRejuvenating Sound MeditationMayflower Inn & Spa2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Mayflower Inn & Spa, 188 Woodbury Road, Washington, CT

11apr6:30 pm7:30 pmFeaturedShort Story Discussion Group MeetingGunn Memorial Library 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

13apr6:30 pm7:30 pmFeaturedPathways to Autistic Empowerment with Jeremy FarrellGunn Memorial Library 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

14aprallday21mayFeaturedArt @the Park: Nadine Kalachnikoff CollectionJudy Black Memorial Park and Gardens(All Day) Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington, CT 06794

15apralldayFeaturedWashington Environmental Council's Scholarship Deadline(All Day: saturday)

15apr10:00 am12:30 pmFeaturedApril Monthly Trail Work PartySteep Rock Association10:00 am - 12:30 pm

15apr1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedSpring CraftsGunn Memorial Library1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

15apr3:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedOpening Reception for Nadine Kalachnikoff CollectionJudy Black Memorial Park and Gardens3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington, CT 06794

16apr12:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedReiki 1 Certification ClassWashington Senior Center12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

16apr1:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedEarly Planting Day at Judea GardenJudea Garden1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Judea Garden, 124 Christian Street, New Preston, CT 06777

16apr1:00 pmFeaturedSunday Fun Day Workshop: Life in Full BloomInstitute for American Indian Studies1:00 pm Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793

16apr2:00 pm5:00 pmFeaturedLive Music at Hopkins VineyardHopkins Vineyard2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Road, New Preston Connecticut 06777

17apr1:00 pmFeaturedHistory Book ClubWashington Senior Center1:00 pm Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

18apr6:00 pmFeaturedCeramics with Pam ChurchWashington Art Association6:00 pm Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

18apr6:30 pmFeaturedBook Talk with Dr. Marianne BetteFirst Congregational Church6:30 pm The First Congregational Church, 6 Kirby Road, Washington CT 06793

20aprallday18mayFeaturedThe Gardener Master ClassHollister House Garden(All Day) Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

21aprallday23FeaturedIn-Person Retreat and Book Signing with Kaitlin B. CurticeRetreat and Book Signing(All Day) Mercy by the Sea in Madison, CT, 167 Neck Rd, Madison, CT 06443

21apr12:00 pm3:00 pmFeaturedPressed Flower WorkshopHollister House Garden12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

21apr1:00 pm4:00 pmFeaturedHollister House Garden Opening DayHollister House Garden1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

22apr10:00 am11:30 amFeaturedBarn Talk: Demystifying DahliasHollister House Garden10:00 am - 11:30 am Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

22apr10:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedEarth Day Celebration and Roadside Cleanup!Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens10:00 am - 2:00 pm The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794

22apr3:00 pm4:30 pmFeaturedEarth Day Floral Design WorkshopWashington Art Association3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

24apr(apr 24)4:00 pm25(apr 25)8:00 pmFeaturedSafe Boater's Certification CourseShepaug Agriscience4:00 pm (24) - 8:00 pm (25) Shepaug Valley School, 159 South Street, Washington, CT

26apr7:00 pmFeaturedVirtual Book Club – "Living Nations, Living Words"Institute for American Indian Studies7:00 pm

27apr6:30 pmFeaturedBook Club: "Honor" by Thrity UmrigarGunn Memorial Library6:30 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

27apr7:00 pm9:00 pmFeaturedAn in Depth Look at TarotWashington Senior Center7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

28apr12:00 pm3:00 pmFeaturedArt Workshop: Cyanotype Print MakingHollister House Garden12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

29apr10:00 am11:30 amFeaturedBarn Talk: The Art and Science of SoilHollister House Garden10:00 am - 11:30 am Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

29apr1:00 pm2:00 pmFeaturedEarth Day Upcycle CraftGunn Memorial Library1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington CT, 06794

29apr6:30 pm10:00 pmFeaturedMoon Dance 2023!Washington Environmental Council 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Bryan Memorial Town Hall, 2 Bryan Hall Plaza

apralldayFeatured"Washington, Connecticut: An American Story" ExhibitGunn Historical MuseumMonth Long Event (april) Gunn Historical Museum, 5 Wykeham Road, Washington, CT

apralldayFeaturedWAA's Art Classes & WorkshopsWashington Art AssociationMonth Long Event (april) Washington Art Association & Gallery, 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

apralldayFeaturedWigwam EscapeThe Institute for American Indian StudiesMonth Long Event (april) Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, CT 06793

30apr11:00 am1:00 pmFeaturedResources From the River with Griffin Kalin
Institute for American Indian Studies11:00 am - 1:00 pm Steep Rock Preserve, 2 Tunnel Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794

06may10:00 am11:30 amFeaturedBarn Talk: Creating Outdoor Garden RoomsHollister House Garden10:00 am - 11:30 am Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

06may10:00 amFeaturedSpring Wildflower WalkHidden Valley Preserve10:00 am Hidden Valley Preserve, 198 Bee Brook Rd., Washington Depot 06794

13may9:00 am12:00 pmFeaturedSpring Planting Day at Judea GardenJudea Garden9:00 am - 12:00 pm Judea Garden, 124 Christian Street, New Preston, CT 06777

13may10:00 am3:30 pmFeaturedArt Workshop: Daisy Wildflower Meadow WatercolorHollister House Garden10:00 am - 3:30 pm Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

17may5:30 pm6:30 pmFeaturedSummer Saunters with SRASteep Rock Association5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Johnson Farm Preserve, 37 West Mountain Rd. #2, Washington, CT

20may9:00 am4:00 pmFeaturedOdonata (Dragonfly & Damselfly) Survey TrainingMacricostas Preserve9:00 am - 4:00 pm Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian Street, New Preston, CT 06777

20may10:00 am11:30 amFeaturedBarn Talk: Life in the Studio: Connecting Ceramics and GardenHollister House Garden10:00 am - 11:30 am Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

21may10:00 am1:00 pmFeaturedThird Annual Plant Sale & GardenpaloozaJudy Black Memorial Park and Gardens10:00 am - 1:00 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington, CT 06794

22may6:30 pm7:30 pmFeaturedDutch-Native American Relationships in Eastern New NetherlandZoom with Gunn Historical Museum6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Zoom event

25may7:00 pm9:00 pmFeaturedThe Major ArcanaWashington Senior Center7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Washington Senior Center, 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

27may9:00 am28(may 28)12:00 pmFeaturedSummer Planting Day at Judea GardenJudea Garden9:00 am - 12:00 pm (28) Judea Garden, 124 Christian Street, New Preston, CT 06777

27may10:00 am1:00 pmFeaturedFarmers MarketJudy Black Memorial Park and Gardens10:00 am - 1:00 pm Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington, CT 06794

27may10:00 am1:00 pmFeaturedArt Workshop: Sumi-e Japanese Watercolor TechniqueHollister House Garden10:00 am - 1:00 pm Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

28may9:00 am11:00 amFeaturedBird Safari at Macricostas PreserveMacricostas Preserve9:00 am - 11:00 am Macricostas Preserve, 124 Christian Street, New Preston, CT 06777

31may9:00 am1:00 pmFeaturedSpecial Opening for Artists and PhotographersHollister House Garden9:00 am - 1:00 pm Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington CT, 06793

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