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North Grosvenordale, Connecticut

Everything we're tracking in North Grosvenordale, CT — events, farmers markets, town meetings and local notices. Coming up first, then the slower-moving news.

Things to do in North Grosvenordale this weekend — October 30 – November 1A plain guide to North Grosvenordale — offices, library, parks and what's downtownNorth Grosvenordale town offices & phone numbers

What's on

Thursday·Doors 5:00 p.m.·North Grosvenordale

Bingo at St. Joseph's Church

St. Joseph's Church

Evening bingo at St. Joseph's.

Start time for the games, card prices, and age guidance not stated.

Family
Saturday·11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.·North Grosvenordale

Thompson Rod & Gun Club Annual Clam Bake

Thompson Rod & Gun Club

The club's annual clam bake, tickets in advance only.

$75 per person; tickets at the Rod & Gun Club, none sold at the door. Street address not stated.

Food & farmOutdoors & sports
Saturday·8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.·North Grosvenordale

Flea Market, Yard & Bake Sale

St. Stephen Parish Center, Route 197, Quinebaug

Parish flea market, yard sale, and bake sale in Quinebaug; it continues Sunday.

Admission and table cost not stated.

FamilyFood & farm
Sunday·9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.·North Grosvenordale

Flea Market, Yard & Bake Sale

St. Stephen Parish Center, Route 197, Quinebaug

Second day of the parish flea market, yard sale, and bake sale in Quinebaug.

Admission and table cost not stated.

FamilyFood & farm
Tuesday·Time as listed by the library·North Grosvenordale

Book Speed Dating

Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive

Short introductions to a stack of books, to help you find your next read.

Cost not stated. Registration details not stated — call the library to confirm.

Learning & workshopsThompson Public Library
Wednesday·Time as listed by the library·North Grosvenordale

Roll and Play

Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive

Drop-in play session for young children and their grown-ups.

Cost not stated.

FamilyLearning & workshopsThompson Public Library
Thursday·Time as listed by the library·North Grosvenordale

Tech Help

Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive

One-to-one help with phones, tablets and laptops.

Free. Booking may be required — call ahead.

Learning & workshopsThompson Public Library
Saturday, Monday–Tuesday·Sat. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Mon.–Tue. 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.·North Grosvenordale

Friends of Thompson Library Annual Book Sale

Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive

Three-day Friends book sale in changing library community rooms.

No registration; sale prices, admission, and age guidance not stated.

FamilyView source
Sunday·10 a.m. until sell-out·North 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.

Food & farmWINY: Here's What's Happening
Saturday·11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; rain date Sunday, October 4·North Grosvenordale

Thompson Community Day

Riverside Park, 815 Riverside Drive

Community awards, school music, Lickity Split concert, food trucks, classic cars, family activities, vendors, and public-safety displays; exact concert time not published.

Free guest admission; no age restriction stated.

FamilyView source
Saturday·4–7 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.

Food & farmWINY: Here's What's Happening
Wednesday·Doors 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.

Food & farmWINY: Here's What's Happening
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Town services

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From the brief

Decision pending

Thompson's budget goes to a town meeting, then a referendum

A town meeting on September 30 is followed by a referendum on October 14 on a proposed $33,094,013 budget. The school budget has been frozen since September 1 while the process runs.

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North Grosvenordale online

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  • Town of Thompson
  • Town of Thompson on Facebook
  • Thompson Public Library

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