Wed. July 3
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run starts on May 15 and runs through Sept. 18. The runs, which start at 6:15 p.m., are held on Wednesdays at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-Shirt once three events are completed. mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.

Thur. July 4
Happy Birthday, USA!

Fri. July 5
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.

Sat. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will hold its fireworks and two concerts at Rotary Park. At 5 p.m. One Shot Deal will entertain and at 7 p.m. the Outriggers will play. Rain date July 7.

Fri. July 12
Golf Tourney
FOSTER, R.I. --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley’s 26th Annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Foster Country Club, starting with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.. Includes continental breakfast, a chance to win a new car, closest  to the pin contests, hot dogs on the turn, drawings and a steak dinner after the game. 774-2827.

Sat. July 13
Al Fresco
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam's al Fresco event this year will be a concert by singer Linda Eder at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. River Fire begins at intermission and runs through 10 p.m. Rain date: July 14. Bring blanket/lawn chair. Free.

Mon. July 15
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball hospital's 29th Annual Golf Classic will be held simultaneously at the Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam and Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson. Benefits 2013 Giving Appeal. 928-7141.

Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibit
DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Teacher's Workshop will present a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College Auditorium. Free.

Fri. Aug. 2
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.

Sat. Aug. 10
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The annual Deary Memorial 5K Race/Walk will be held this morning, starting from JD Cooper's.

River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a concert with the Little Big Band followed by River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.

Sun. Aug. 11
Car Cruise Frappes
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Putnam Car Cruise/Frappes on the Lawn starting at 11:30 a.m. until gone. $5. Benefits community charities.

Rubber Duckie
PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will host its 16th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser at 1:30 at Rotary Park.  The race is in conjunction with the annual car show. The day includes children’s games, food, a moonbounce and other  activities. 7,000 rubber ducks are available.  Rain date Aug. 18. 774-2827.

Fri. Sept. 6
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.

Sat. Sept. 7
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Family Day and River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.

Sat. Sept. 14
Swedish Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. Adults: $10; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.  

Nature Art
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present a nature-based art festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bafflin Sanctuary. It benefits the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret. Volunteers needed. 928-4948.

Sun. Sept. 22
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- International Peace Day will be held at Rotary Park.

Sun. Sept. 29
Community Day
N. GROSVENORDALE ---  The 10th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from, noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. Rain date is Oct. 6. Vendors sought. 860-923-9440.

Fri. Oct. 4
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.

Sat. Oct. 19
Harvest Fair/Lunch
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Harvest Fair and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the Putnam Pumpkin fall festival. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.

Pumpkin Festival
PUTNAM --- The annual Pumpkin Festival will be presented in Putnam.

Fri. Oct. 25
Halloween Stroll
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a Halloween Stroll from 5 to 7 p.m. Part of Putnam Halloween stroll.

Sat. Nov. 2
Roast Beef Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dining room. Adults $12; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities.  Takeout available.  928-4405.

Sun. Nov. 10
Turkey Trot
THOMPSON --- The Citizens National Bank 5K Cross Country Turkey Trot and 2.5K/5K Turkey Wobble will be held starting at 9 a.m. at the West Thompson Lake. Benefits TEEG Food Bank and Thompson's trails, parks and playgrounds. For more info or to register, go to: www.thompsonrec.org.

Thur. Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present The Pearsall Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. This is the “Don’t Be Alone on Thanksgiving” event. A Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixin’s.  Reservations required.  Freewill donation.  Check for exact time. 928-4405.