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Wed. July 17
Free Screening
DERBY --- Griffin Hospital offering a free skin cancer screening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave. For appointment: 203-732-1280.
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 Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Barns, Birds, and Local Landscapes," oil paintings by Jane Collins and Karen DePersia, through July 31 at the Audubon Center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Ice Cream
N. GROSVENORDALE --- A free Ice Cream Social for Senior Citizens will be held at 12:15 p.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Open to residents and nonresidents age 60 and older. Preregistration required: 923-9440.
Thur. July 18
Beach Party
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will hold a free Beach Party in the Park from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Thompson Lion's Club Gazebo in Riverside Park. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Thompson Public Library. Rain date July 25.
Fri. July 19
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Original Jelly Roll Soul will play at 7 p.m. at the Lion's Club Bandstand in riverside Park. Free. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets.
Sat. July 20
Native 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.
Sun. July 22
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7:30 p.m. Meet near the information shed near the Teale homestead at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.
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.
Sat. July 27
Free Movie
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation is showing a free Movie in the Park “Oz, the Great and Powerful" around 8:15 p.m. at the Thompson Library/Community Center or by the flagpole within Riverside Park. Free. Bring blanket and lawn chairs. Snacks available for purchase. 860-923-9440.
Fri. Aug. 2
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
'Anything Goes'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Anything Goes" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 11 and 18 at the playhouse on Front Street. $21 for adults; $18 for seniors and students. 928-7887 or www.thebradleyplayhouse.org
Sat. Aug. 3
Concert on Lawn
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a concert on the church lawn, starting at 5:30. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The Oxford Community Flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 and Sept. 7 on the lawn of the First congregational Church of Oxford. Participants wanted. 508-987-2211.
Sat. Aug. 17
Backpack-Movie
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a school backpack giveaway and a movie on the church lawn. Backpack distribution is at 7:30 and the movie is at 8. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.
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 day includes children’s games, food, a moonbounce and other activities. 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. 860-923-9440.
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