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Wed.  Aug. 10
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library series, “Women of the Northeast Celebrate Thompson, through Aug. 30.  It includes artwork by three local artists, members of the Northeastern CT Art Guild Board of Directors: Elaine Turner, Pam Lee, and Angela Kasper. In the Display Case: Quiet Corner Garden Club: Growing with the Community.

Back-to-School Drive
PUTNAM --- Putnam EMS is running its annual Back-to-School Drive through Aug. 12. Drop off: back packs, pencils, pens, red pens, paper, notebooks, binders, folders, rulers, scissors, glue, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, crayons, colored pencils and markers at the EMS station on Church Street. 860-928-6996.

Fri.  Aug. 12
‘Cinderella’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 14 and 21. $36 for adults; $23 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders.  See  www.
thebradleyplayhouse.org  for info, tickets and specials, including the “Royal Package.”

Sat.  Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Concert & River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Tournadeau Jazz & Blues in concert starting at 2:30 with River Fire following at 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Bring a chair. FREE.

Fri.  Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part  of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date:  Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.

Sun.  Aug. 21
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Main Street Car Cruise will happen from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around downtown Putnam and Rotary Park.

Pluck-A-Duck
PUTNAM --- Pluck-A-Duck Extravaganza will be held at the Hale YMCA pond from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be games for kids, face painting, create-a-card for veterans and seniors and more in the Kid Zone.

Sat.  Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Sun.  Sept. 11
Fund-raiser Jazz
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library presenting Jazz in the Garden from 3 to 6 p.m. Music, food, drinks, auction. $60 presale/$65 at event. Benefits the library. https://thewindhamfreelibrary.org/jazz/

Fri.  Sept. 16
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- St. Mary Church, Putnam will be holding its 50th Circle of Fun Sept. 16, 17, 18. The 49th was delayed by the pandemic. There will be free entertainment, great food, beverages, games and rides, as always.

Sun.  Sept. 18
Lap the Lake
DAYVILLE --- The 10th annual NOW ~Lap the Lake~ Road Race & Walk fund-raiser. It’s a scenic 5K run and walk along private roads surrounding Alexander’s Lake. There is also a kids run. For info, to register or to be a sponsor, go to: nowinmotion.org.

Sat.  Sept. 24
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sun.  Sept. 25
Car Cruise
BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Business Association and the Tri-Staet Cruisers will present the Brooklyn Car Cruise 2022 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Brookyn Walmart. Benefits the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.

Sat.  Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos.

Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

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