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Wed. May 22
Heifer Meeting
KILLINGLY --- A Community Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Killingly Library for Heifer International. Discover how you can help end poverty and care for the earth. We will be planning our spring and summer events. All welcome. Volunteers needed to assist at display tables during local Farmer’s Markets. 860-377-4563
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- A retro art exhibit highlighting recycled and repurposed elements, "Flower Power: A Retro Art Exhibition," will be held from May 17 through June 23 at Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes on Rt. 169.
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.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will present "Spring Into Art," an art exhibit, at the Vanilla Bean Cafe the month of May.
Thur. May 23
Psychic Medium
WOODSTOCK --- Gary McKinstry, psychic medium, will perform at 7 p.m. in the Woodstock Academy Auditorium. Benefits Woodstock Academy Project Graduation 2013. $20. 774-230-4175.
Sat. May 25
Plant Sale
BROOKLYN --- The UConn Master Gardeners of Windham & Tolland County will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the Windham Extension Center, 139 Wolf Den Road. Benefits educational community projects that the Windham & Tolland Master Gardeners. 774-9600.
Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- The 2013 Breadbox Folk Concert Series wraps up the spring season with the Pomfret Invasion—featuring Sally Rogers, Howie Bursen, and Jeff Davis--performing at 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Valley Street. $10. Benefits Covenant Soup Kitchen and Emergency Food Pantry. 860-429-4220.
Sun. May 26
Birthday Concert
PUTNAM --- The WINY Birthday Concert will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rotary Park. M-80 Band will entertain. Powered by WINY Radio and the Town of Putnam.
Mon. May 27
Eastford - Parade
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Memorial Day Parade will begin at the Eastford Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Immediately following the parade, a Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Ivy Glenn Memorial. Memorial services and military salutes will be held at the General Lyon Cemetery at 8:30 a.m. and the Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. All welcome.
Pomfret - Parade
ABINGTON --- The Town of Pomfret will be holding its annual Memorial Day Parade starting at 10 a.m. from the Abington Congregational Church, proceeding north down Rt. 97/Hampton Road, turning west onto Rt. 44 and ending at the Abington Cemetery where a wreath will be placed and observances take place. This year also commemorates Pomfret’s 300th Anniversary celebration.
Putnam - Parade
PUTNAM --- The town’s Memorial Day observance will take place with the parade stepping off at 10 a.m. and concluding with a memorial program at Rotary Park. Check with WINY Radio the morning of the parade in case of inclement weather. To accommodate older and disabled veterans, who wish to be in the parade, transportation will be available by calling the VFW at 860-928-9897.
Thur. May 30
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Spring concert will be held at 6 p.m. in Rotary Park. Free.
Fri. May 31
Comedy
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut Bradley Playhouse will present the comedy, "You Can't Take it With You," at 7:30 p.m. May 31, June 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 and at 2 p.m. June 2, 9 and 16. $17 and $14. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org. 860-928-7887.
Rotary Golf
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present the Putnam Rotary Club Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Concert
E. WOODSTOCK --- The Quinebaug Valley Singers will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Free. Freewill offering will be collected. Refreshments follow. 508-867-9144.
Sat. June 1
Trail Days
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Trails Committee and Thompson Recreation will host a Connecticut Trails Day Hike from 9 to 11 a.m., rain or shine, starting from the gazebo in Riverside Park. Easy 3.2 mile walk is on flat, handicap-accessible surface wandering through a historic mill village. Free. All welcome. Leashed dogs also welcome. 923-944.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House for kids camp will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 1 and June 2 at 326 Taft Pond Road. From 1:30 to 2 p.m. June 1 there will be an informational Parent Panel on the benefits of Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp for kids.
Breakfast
DANIELSON --- The United Methodist Church will hold a breakfast extravaganza from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the church on Spring Street. $8, adults; $5 for kids under 12.
Concert
FISKDALE, Mass. The Quinebaug Valley Singers will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joachim Chapel of St. Anne/St. Patrick parish. Free. Freewill offering will be collected. Refreshments follow. 508-867-9144.