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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.
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.
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.
Thur. Sept. 19
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- “Genealogy on the Internet” will be the topic of a free public seminar offered by the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut at 7 p.m. in its library in the Old County Courthouse. To register, call 860-623-8721
DAR Meeting
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR will meet at 1 p.m. at the Palmer Homestead – DAR Chapter house at 36 Wolf Den Road. The chapter will be discussing the Constitution. For more info call 974-3032.
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 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Christ Church Pomfret to benefit local food banks. Takeout at 5:30. $10 for adults; $6 for kids under 12. Tickets at door or by calling. 928-7026.
Clinic
PUTNAM --- Quest Martial Arts will present a self-defense clinic for ages 7 and up at 10 a.m. Cost is an item for the local food bank. Call 928-9218 to reserve a spot.
Sun. Sept. 22
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- International Peace Day will be at 1 p.m. at Rotary Park.
Wed. Sept. 25
Hunger Documentary
DANIELSON --- TEEG its community partners will present a showing of critically acclaimed documentary “A Place at The Table” from 7 to 9 p.m. at QVCC Auditorium in honor of September, Hunger Awareness Month. Free. All welcome.
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
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in Riverside Park. Free. Information booths with activities, information and giveaways. Entertainment, kids craft and field games, touch-a-truck, Taste of Thompson Pizza Contest, & more. Rain Date: Oct. 6.
Fri. Oct. 4
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Oct. 5
Craft Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the academy. Vendors wanted. Tables $15/ea. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Proceeds benefit FBLA.
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will host a program by Luis Rhyner of Narragansett about a hand-carved, working carousel carved by Marshall Whittemore of Putnam at 2 p.m. at the Library. Free. Light refreshments follow.
Pork Dinner
QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen Church will hold a roast pork dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the parish center at the junction of routes 131 and 97. Takeout available. $100 adults; $5 kids 12 and younger. 508-789-9874.
Mon. Oct. 7
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 7 p.m. at the post on Providence Street. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tues. Oct. 8
Senior Class
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present a senior citizen craft class, glass candy holder (Halloween) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Bring scissors. Free for Thompson seniors; $5 for non-resident seniors. Preregister by Oct. 4: 860-923-9440.
Fri. Oct. 11
Art Show
CHEPACHET --- A three-women artists' art show "Experience Autumn Through Art," will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11 and from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Glocester Heritage Society building on Rt. 44. Part of proceeds benefit the Heritage Society.
Sun. Oct. 13
Pace Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The 29th Annual Pomfret Hunter Pace & 3rd Annual Pace for a Purpose will be held at Tyrone Farm. For info contact Susan Boone 860-928-3647; www.tyronefarm.com or Amy 860-963-9055.
Sat. Oct. 19
Harvest Fair/Lunch
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Harvest Fair and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the Putnam Pumpkin fall festival. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.