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Tuesdays

Tuesday12 noonCanterbury

Community Kitchen Free Meal

Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive

Free take-out meal served every Tuesday by the Community Kitchen of Northeastern Connecticut.

Free. Take-out only. All are welcome.

September 24, 2026

Thursday4:30–6 p.m.Woodstock

Ham and Bean Dinner

Senexet Grange, 628 Route 169

Dine in or take out ham and bean dinner at the Grange.

Cost not stated. Reservations: call Lillian at 860-974-1053 or email grange40ct@gmail.com.

September 25, 2026

FridayDoors 5:30 p.m.; dinner about 6:00 p.m.Brooklyn

Harvest & Harmony Farm Dinner

Little Dipper Farm, 499 Wolf Den Road

Multi-course dinner with the Evan Gianfreddo Jazz group.

$125; ticket purchase required; age guidance not stated.

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Fourth Friday of each month — next September 25, 2026

FridayDoors 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m., takeout from 5:30 p.m. when availableDanielson

Be Our Guest Dinner

The Cornerstone Baptist Church, 247 Broad Street

Free community dinner served on the fourth Friday of each month.

Free. Menu varies each month; a vegetarian option is always offered.

September 26, 2026

Saturday9:00 AM – 12:00 PMWoodstock

Faith Bible Church Giant Giveaway

Faith Bible Church, 587 Route 171

Giveaway of furniture, appliances, clothing, toys, books, and household items.

Anything not covered above is not stated.

Family EventsFood & Drink
Saturday5–9 p.m.Killingly

Woodstock Academy Boys Lacrosse Celebrity Bartending

Black Pond Brewery, Dayville

Celebrity bartending night supporting the Woodstock Academy boys lacrosse team.

Cost not stated. The listing says more information is to follow.

September 27, 2026

Sunday1 p.m.Killingly

Chicken BBQ Dinner

VFW Post 4908, 1035 North Road, Dayville

Half chicken and sides dinner at the Dayville VFW post.

$15 per ticket. Only 100 tickets available; pre-purchased tickets preferred.

Sunday8–11 a.m.Plainfield

Buffet Breakfast

69 Prospect Street, Moosup

Buffet breakfast hosted by Moosup Lodge No. 113, A.F. & A.M.

Adults $15, ages 6–12 $10, 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Brooklyn Cares.

Sunday5–6:30 p.m.Putnam

11th Annual Chicken BBQ

Knights of Columbus, 68 Providence Street

Half chicken, baked potato, salad and roll dinner at the Knights of Columbus.

$15.

Sunday10 a.m. until sell-outNorth Grosvenordale

Polish Dinner

Community Fire Department, 862 Riverside Drive

Pierogi, golumpki and kapusta dinners served until they sell out.

$13 to $17 depending on the plate.

October 1, 2026

Thursday10:00 AMPutnam

Veterans Only Food Share

Putnam Farmers Market Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive

Monthly food share — next session October 1.

Open to veterans, spouses, widows, and the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. End time not stated.

Food & DrinkHealth & Wellness

October 3, 2026

Saturday4–7 p.m.North Grosvenordale

Fall Chicken BBQ

East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department, 530 East Thompson Road

Take-out chicken BBQ dinner at the East Thompson fire station.

$16 per meal, take-out only. Cash and Venmo accepted. Menu: half chicken, baked potato, cranberry sauce, carrots, salad, roll and dessert.

Saturday4–7 p.m.Killingly

South Killingly Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ

South Killingly Fire Department station

Annual take-out chicken BBQ run by the South Killingly Fire Department.

$20. Take-out only. Advance tickets from any member or at the station Monday through Friday.

First Wednesday of the month, May through October — next October 7, 2026

WednesdayDoors open 5 p.m.North Grosvenordale

Defenders of Charity Monthly Dinner

American Legion, 17 Thompson Hill Road

Monthly benefit dinner hosted by Defenders of Charity.

$15 per person.

October 22, 2026

Thursday5–9 p.m.Killingly

Tips for Tools

The Golden Greek Restaurant, 474 Putnam Pike, Dayville

Killingly Business Association fundraiser benefiting students of the trades.

Cost not stated.

November 5, 2026

ThursdayTime not statedHampton

Taste of Northeast Connecticut

Stonehurst at Hampton Valley

Regional tasting event featuring local food, farms, art and music.

Cost and ticket details not stated.

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