Wed. Aug. 21
Ice Cream
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present an ice cream social for senior citizens at 12:15 p.m. Free to residents and nonresidents age 60 and older. Pre-register at 923-9440.
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.
Sat. Aug. 24
Storytelling
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Native American Storytelling With Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Phelp's Pond on Main Street. Free. All welcome. www.thompsonrec.org
Sun. Aug. 25
Wine Fund-raiser
PLAINFIELD --- The Deborah Avery Putnam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Plainfield, will be holding a Wine Tasting Fund-raiser from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nickle Creek Vineyard, Foster, RI. 860-428-0882
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Bond Brothers Entertainment will sponsor “Evening in the Park” from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roseland Park. Eight to the Bar will be performing. Free. All welcome.
Sat. Aug. 31
Storytelling
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Native American Storytelling With Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Phelp's Pond on Main Street. Free. All welcome. www.thompsonrec.org
Sun. Sept. 1
Sunflower Event
POMFRET CENTER --- Lapsley Orchard is set to host its 9th annual Sunflowers for Kids fund-raiser event for United Services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits United Services Center for Autism.
Fri. Sept. 6
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE -- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry from noon to 7 p.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. Prices vary. 923-2967
Sat. Sept. 7
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Family Day and River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Breakfast
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the church at the corner of routes 6 and 169. $5; under 6 admitted free.
Re-enactment
POMFRET --- A 19th-century Pomfret Civil War Era re-enactment with food and entertainment will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Entertainment by Leslie Sweetnam. A community event celebrating Pomfret's 300th. $10 per person. 860-974-0494.
Bake, Mum Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on the front lawn of the Federated Church on Rt. 6.
Sun. Sept. 8
Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- An Evening in the Barn, a fund-raiser for Foundation Good Samaritan in Action, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Golden Lamb. $50 per person. 860-774-4423.
Violin Recital
W. WOODSTOCK --- A free violin recital by Margalit Kaufman will be held at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Bradford Corner Road.
Mon. Sept. 9
Legion Meeting
PUTNAM --- The men and women of The American Legion Mayotte-Viens Post 13, welcome all veterans who have served honorably during wartime to join them at their next meeting at 7 p.m. at the Putnam VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street.
Fri. Sept. 13
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169 will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Refreshments provided.
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- The 42nd annual Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at the St. Mary Church of the Visitation on Providence Street.
Sat. Sept. 14
Agriculture Faire
EASTFORD – The annual Agriculture Faire will be held on the Green at the Ivy Glenn from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The free event will include farm animals, games for children, a farmers market, and agricultural displays. Table space is available. The Ag Faire is sponsored by the Eastford Agriculture Committee. All are welcome!
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. 15
Race/Walk
DAYVILLE --- The annual Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) 3.5ish Race/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. starting from the Byrnes Insurance.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. $8. 923-2967.
Fri. Sept. 20
Taste for NOW
POMFRET CENTER --- The 2nd annual “A Taste for NOW, A Taste for Life” fund-raiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Elsinore Mansion on Deerfield Road. $60. Provides financial assistance and opportunities to over 1000 children annually. www.nowinmotion.org
Sun. Sept. 22
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- International Peace Day will be held at Rotary Park.
