Wed. July 30
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 
 
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Air and Water, Space and Time," a drawings exhibit by George Jacobi, through Aug. 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948.
 
Fri. Aug. 1
'Les Miserables'
WOODSTOCK --- “Les Miserables” will be presented Aug. 1, 2 and 3 at the Hyde Cultural Center to benefit Day Kimball Healthcare, QVCC Foundation and TNECT at the Bradley Playhouse.  Tickets at WINY or the Bradley Playhouse or at lesmisatthehyde.com
 
Sat. Aug. 2
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford, U.C.C. on Main Street will hold a Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 and Sept. 6. Reservations accepted. No food vendors. Rain dates Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. 508-987-2211.
 
Storytelling
THOMPSON --- Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will present Native American Storytelling from 5 to 6  p.m. Aug. 2, 9, 16, and 23 at Phelp’s Pond on Main Street. Also crafts. All welcome.
 
Tues. Aug. 5
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET CENTER --- the Pomfret Seniors will offer bingo for fun at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and dominos and games at noon Aug. 6 at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Surrounding town seniors welcome.
 
Senior Lunch
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be having a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center, Rt. 44. All Pomfret seniors 50 and over are welcome.
 
Wed. Aug. 6
Nature Program 
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 
 
Sat. Aug. 9
Nature Program 
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Invasive Plant Identification Walk" at 9 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 
 
Sun. Aug. 10
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Annual Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Putnam. Registration at 8 a.m.  Rain date Aug. 17. www.mainstreetcarcruise.org.
 
Duck Race
PUTNAM --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley will hold its annual Rubber Duckie Race at Rotary Park.  Duck adoption tickets are available at local business or through a member or employee of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.  $5.  860-774-2827.
 
Nature Program 
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Second Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to members; $5 for nonmembers.  928-4948. 
 
Thur. Aug. 14
Nature Program 
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bugs with Ben" from 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Wear comfortable shoes. For families. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 
 
Sat. Aug. 16
Steeple Chase
WILLIMANTIC --- Perception Programs and the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) will host the fund-raiser 23nd Annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour in Mansfield. Preregister at www.perceptionprograms.org, active.com, bikereg.com, or by calling Ruth Gordon at 860-450-7122. Steeple Chase sponsors and donors should contact Ruth directly.
 
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Colors of Nature," a mixed media exhibit by the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild, through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 17.  
 
Thur. Aug. 28
Nature Program 
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 
 
Sat. Aug. 30
Nature Program 
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Nighthawk Watch" at 5 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 
 
Fri. Sept. 12
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- The 43rd annual St. Mary Parish Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 12, 13 and 14. 
 
Sat. Sept. 13
Bark for Life
BROOKLYN --- The Bark for Life fund-raiser for dogs with cancer will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Citizens National Bank. To register, call 860-928-7921.
 
Sun. Sept. 14
Taste of Valley
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will hold its annual Tastes of the Valley 2014 fund-raiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. $65.  (860) 774-3300
 
 
Ongoing
Farmers Market
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.
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