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Wed. Sept. 4
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 --- “Inspired by Nature “ is the new show presented by the Northeastern CT Art Guild at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center through Sept. 30. Artists reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Sept. 5
Artist
POMFRET CENTER --- Batik artist Cheryl Ray will be explaining and showing her work at the Northeast CT Art Guild meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Audubon Center. Free. All welcome.
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
Family Evening
PUTNAM --- Various organizations in Putnam and the Putnam Recreation Department will present the Putnam Family Evening from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. Entertainment, Moon Bounce, River Fire and more.
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.
Chicken BBQ
QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen's Church at the junction of routes 131 and 197 will hold a chicken BBQ and drawing from 5 to 7 p.m.. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 508-789-9874.
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. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Garden Club
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church, 23 Roseland Park Road. The program will be about seed savings. The public and new members are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Tues. Sept. 10
Senior Crafts
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation will hold a senior citizens craft class, fall wall hanging, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Bring scissors. Free for Thompson seniors; $5 for nonresident seniors. Preregister by Sept. 6. 860-923-9440.
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.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Dr. Matthew Warshauer speaking on "Connecticut in the Civil War" at the Community Room of the Town Hall. Follows 7 p.m. business session. Refreshments .All welcome.
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!
Naturally Art Fest
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present Naturally Art! Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center. Benefits the center. $5. Workshops also available for fee. Preregistration for workshops suggested: 860-928-4948.
Book Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will hold a book and tag sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the Library Community Center on Rt. 12. Donations of hard cover and paperback books gladly accepted. No book donations after noon Sept. 13. Individually wrapped baked good donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 and the morning of the sale.
Old Home Day
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Old Home Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Canterbury Green. Music, traditional crafts and trades, re-enactors, food and more. Free admission and parking. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org/event
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 Agency. www.nowinmotion.org.
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.
Tues. Sept. 17
Substance Abuse Program
WILLIMANTIC --- Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse will present a speaker on Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDS) at 7 p.m. in the Betty Tipton Room, Student Center, at Eastern Connecticut State University. Speaker from the Taylor Hooton Foundation, a nationally recognized organization on the subject. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wed. Sept. 18
Senior Fitness
POMFRET --- The Senior Fitness Program at the Pomfret Senior Center will be held Wednesdays at 9 a.m. starting Sept. 18 for eight weeks. Free for seniors in Pomfret and surrounding towns. 860-753-0613.
Ice Cream
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present an Ice Cream Social for Senior Citizens at 12:15 p.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Preregistration required: 860-923-9440. Open to all, age 60 and older.
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
Sat. Sept. 21
Turkey Dinner
Pomfret---There will be a TURKEY DINNER at Christ Church Pomfret to benefit local food banks on Saturday, Sept. 21st. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12 and are available from the church office (860) 928-7026 or at the door. 4:30-5:30 Take Out. 5:30 Eat In. Christ Church Pomfret is located at 521 Pomfret Street, Pomfret.
Sun. Sept. 22
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- International Peace Day will be held at Rotary Park.
Sat. Sept. 28
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.
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- Pomfret Recreation will present Positively Pomfret Day from 10 to 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park on Rt. 97. Concludes Pomfret's 300th birthday celebration. Dove release at 10 a.m. Crafts, foods, music, rides, contests and games, photo booth, 17th-century artisans. Skillet Toss competition at 1 p.m., chocolate cream pie eating contest at 12:30 p.m. and 1st annual Diaper Derby at 11:15 a.m. for crawling babies only.
Roast Beef Supper
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold a roast beef supper served family style from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. $12 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Tickets available at the door. Take-out available.
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.