Wed. May 11
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Reflections From a Lifetime” by Magdalene Jourdan through May 25. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 5. 860-923-9779
 
Thur. May 12
Farmers Market
PUTNAM --- The NECT Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 27 at the Riverview Pavilion off Kennedy Drive.
 
Theater
POMFRET --- Pomfret School theater will present “Peter and the Starcatcher” at 7 p.m. May 12 and at 8 p.m. May 13. Free. All welcome. 963-5260.
 
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- May 14 is the deadline to sign up for The Jimmy fund Golf Tournament will be held starting with registration at 11 a.m. June 5 at Connecticut National Golf Club. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Fri. May 13
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Discussing the Vitaphone Project and Preservation of Early American Films” following its 7 p.m. business session in the Community Room in Town Hall. Refreshments. Free. All welcome.  www.canterburyhistorical.org
 
Sat. May 14
Roast Beef Supper
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Mai Street will hold a roast beef supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. $12 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Family style. Takeout available.
 
Rabies Clinic
CANTERBURY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be holding a low cost rabies clinic from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Canterbury Fire Station on Rt. 14. Cost is $12 cash per animal. Bring prior certificate, if available, for three-year vaccination. Tags are not acceptable as proof of prior vaccination. All pets must be in a secure carrier or on a leash.  No appointment necessary.  860-317-1720.
 
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
 
Sun. May 15
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7. 860-923-2967.
 
Acorn Adventure
PLAINFIELD --- The TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure Pond & Field Discoveries at the Fish Hatchery will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the QV State Hatchery, 141 Trout Hatchery Rd. Learn how trout are raised, where they go, walk to trails to the children’s pond. Bring fishing poles, barbless hooks & worms for family fishing fun. Free. All welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Car Show
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Relay for Life Team’s second annual Classic Car Show will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on the Woodstock Town Common in front of the Academy. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Tues. May 17
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.
 
Caregivers Group
PUTNAM --- Saint Philip's Church on Grove Street will host a new support group for people providing care or support for a loved one or working in a care profession from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Meeting room is downstairs at rear of church on Pleasant St. Light refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Free: 860-928-3510.
 
Wed. May 18
Senior Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present a book club meeting at 12:30 p.m. 928-7459.
 
Fri. May 20
Mystery Meander
COVENTRY --- the TLGV Mystery Member Meander, Somewhere in Coventry! Will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. 4 different trails combine to offer 2 miles of varied habitat, following along a river. No stroller, leashed dogs OK. We’ll take 1.5-2 hours to explore all the nooks and crannies here! FREE for TLGV members or soon-to-be members. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for secret location! 
 
History Program
THOMPSON --- A  Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tourtellotte Memorial High School’s 1909 Building, Ryscavage Auditorium, on Rt. 12. It’s for  All historical societies, librarians, or other like-minded organizations (and individuals) that focus on preserving and passing on our history. RSVP: 860-774-3300.
 
History Program
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Historical Society will sponsor a talk titled “The Buell Cousins of Eastford: -150 Years of Family, Farm and Community” at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Town Office Building. Free. All welcome. 
 
Sat. May 21
Touch Truck
THOMPSON --- NOW will hold its second annual Touch a Truck Weekend fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 21 and May 22 at the Thompson Speedway. $10 per car. Free parking and admission for adults and kids. 
 
Chicken BBQ
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society on Rt. 169 will hold its annual chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. $12 for adult. Takeout available.  860-928-4749.
 
Sun. May 22
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Aurera Ensemble, a highly acclaimed string trio, will give a spring concert at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Meeting House, home to the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44. Free but a freewill offering will be taken. Refreshments follow.  chepachetbaptist.org.
 
Tues. May 24
Three C’s
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “SkippyjonJones Snow What” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946. 
 
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
 
Wed. May 25
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run will run through Sept. 14 starting at 6:15 p.m. at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Free. All welcome. Free T-shirt once three events are completed.  mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 
 
Sun. May 29
Library Program
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Public Library will present a talk on local trails by the Thompson Trails Committee at 6:30 p.m. at the library on Riverside Drive. 860-923-9779.
 
Mon. May 30
Road Race
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Memorial Day 10K Road Race will begin with registration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Woodstock Academy Fieldhouse. Race starts at 9. $20 pre-registration fee (received by May 16). This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
Memorial Day Parade
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Memorial Day Parade will be held today, starting on Grove Street.
 
Fri. June 3
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
 
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown.
 
Sat. June 4
Farmers Market
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market open today at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive and runs each Saturday through Oct. 29.
 
Mon. June 6
Program
PLAINFIELD --- The Deborah Avery Putnam Chapter NSDAR will present a program, “choices” with speaker Norman Berman at 6:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Senior Center on Norwich Road. RSVP: 860-428-0882.
 
Sat. June 11
Bike Ride
PUTNAM --- The 2016 IHSP Bell Tower Spring Classic Bike Ride fund-raiser will be held today. There are three routes.
 
Textile Show
WILLIMANTIC --- The Mill Museum – Windham Textile & History Museum on Main Street, will present Quilting and Fiber Arts demo and lecture from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations to benefit the museum: $10 for adults; $5 for kids. 860-456-2178.
 
Dinner
CANTERBURY --- A pasta dinner and silent auction fund-raiser at Finnish American Heritage Society on N. Canterbury Road will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. For 3-year old battling Chronic Granulomatous disease. $12 for adults; $6 for kids 12 and younger.  860-377-0789
 
Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- The 10th anniversary Particle Accelerator event will be held from noon to 11 p.m. at Rotary Park. It raises awareness and funds to support United Services, Inc. It also provides information and support for depression and suicide prevention. For information to get involved go to: www.unitedservicesct.org.
 
Mon. June 13
Farmers Market
PUTNAM --- The NECT Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 24 at the Riverview Pavilion off Kennedy Drive.
 
Wed. June 15
Golf Tournament
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 28th annual Golf Invitational will be held, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start, at Quinnatisset Country Club. $150 per person or $600 per team. 
 
Sat. June 18
Textile Show
WILLIMANTIC --- The Mill Museum – Windham Textile & History Museum on Main Street, will present Knitting & Yarn demo and lecture from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations to benefit the museum: $10 for adults; $5 for kids. 860-456-2178.
 
Sat. June 25
Comedy All Stars
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins’ New England Comedy All Stars. $20. 860-928-7887.
 
Textile Show
WILLIMANTIC --- The Mill Museum – Windham Textile & History Museum on Main Street, will present Weaving & Spinning demo and lecture from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations to benefit the museum: $10 for adults; $5 for kids. 860-456-2178.
 
Sun. June 26
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present The Steve Bousquet Memorial Golf tournament/Congregational Church of Putnam’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament at 11:45 a.m. at Thompson Raceway Golf Course. 928-0050.
 
Fri. July 1
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown.
 
Thur. July 14
Fund-raiser Evening
POMFRET --- The Friends of Camp Quinebaug will host An Evening For Camp Quinebaug will be held from 6 to 9 p.m at Grill 37. Includes silent auction. $30 and includes first glass of wine at no charge courtesy of Jonathan Edwards Winery. 860-336-9329.
 
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