Wed. July 8

Fun Runs

THOMPSON --- The Wednesday Fun runs will be held at the West Thompson Dam through Sept. 16. The runs/walks start at 6:15. All welcome.

 

‘Touring’ Exhibit

WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s new exhibit “Touring New England, 1820 – 1970” opens today and runs through Oct. 15 at  Roseland Cottage, in the Carriage Barn. It explores why the region’s natural and built environments have been tourist destinations for centuries. The exhibit touches on the distinct characteristics of each New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  Free.

 

Thur. July 9

Bird Walk

POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a bird walk at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Fri. July 10

'Pippi Longstockings'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "Pippi Longstockings" at 7 p.m. July 10 and at 2 p.m. July 11 and 12 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

Concert

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert with Ed Foreman Orchestra at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 

 

Sat. July 11

Fireworks

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Fireworks Display and Concert will start with a concert at 7:15 p.m. at Rotary Park. The fireworks display will start at 9:15/dusk. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Rain date July 12. 

 

Summer Picnic

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a summer picnic served family style from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Takeout available. $13 for adults; 7 for kids under 12. Tickets available at the door. A portion of the proceeds will go to 3-year-old Lucas Thor Kelley’s Medical Expense Fund, for a bone marrow transplant. 

 

Sun. July 12

Nature Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $3 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Quasset School Open

WOODSTOCK --- Quasset School on Frog Pond Road will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays in July and August.

 

Mon. July 13

Golf Classic

PUTNAM --- The 31st Annual Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic will be held at Quinnatisset and Connecticut National Country clubs. Benefits the Day Kimball Healthcare annual appeal initiatives. 860-928-7141.

 

Blood Drive

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will hold a blood drive from 1 to 5:45 p.m. at the Community Room in the town Hall. To donate call 1-800-Red-Cross. To volunteer your time, or to support the blood drive with home-baked goods or money to purchase snacks, call 860-546-9266.

 

Tues. July 14

Music Series

WOODSTOCK --- The NAHACO Summer Sing Jam Music Series begins today and will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 25 at Eastford/Woodstock Nahaco Park, 305 Crystal Pond Rd. Woodstock  (Weeks Rd in Eastford). Free. All ages. Favorite song sharing; Acoustic instrument jamming; Rustic lakeside listening. Info: ‘This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.’ 860-974-0197.

 

Wed. July 15

Summer Supper

DAYVILLE --- Killingly Grange No. 112 on Hartford Pike and Dog Hill Road will hold a Summer Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12. 

 

Job Workshop

Over 40 and looking for a job?  Learn how to exploit your experience, dispel myths about older workers, and learn new job search strategies from 2 to 5 p.m. at a free workshop at the American Job Center - Danielson.  Call (860) 412-7000 to register for the "Concerns of Older Workers" workshop.

 

Fri. July 17

Concert

WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage(Historic New England) and Woodstock Recreation will present The Little Big Band for a Twilight Concert at 7 p.m. Come early, bring a picnic and stay for the concert. Free.

 

Sat. July 18

‘Britishmania’

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present “Britishmania al Fresco: at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park Bandstand. Rain date is July 19. River Fire is from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free.

 

River Fire 

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present River Fire from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. 

 

Experience Eastford

EASTFORD --- Experience Eastford, a town-wide event, will be held today. It will include a Heritage Day event sponsored by the Town from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastford Elementary School, a Vintage Car Show at Bowen's Garage, a Craft Fair at Coriander Café, an afternoon music event at the Frog Rock, an Open House and Touch-a-Truck at the Eastford Independent Fire Company, a Sawmill demonstration by Wood'n Horse Farm at Eastford Building Supply, a Frog Jump Contest, Cake Walk, Cook Out and Band Concert at the Congregational Church of Eastford starting at 5 p.m. and an Outdoor Movie Fund-raiser at the school starting at dusk. Free. Rain or shine.

 

Sun. July 19

Rummage Sale

PUTNAM --- B'nai Shalom on Church Street will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. No food or drink in the building.

 

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside drive will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7.  860-923-2967.

 

Wed. July 22

Artisan Day

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market will hold an Artisan Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive.

 

Fri. July 24

Movies

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will present Movies at the Putnam library with “Sands of Iwo Jima” from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and “Von Ryan’s Express” from 3 to 5 p.m.

 

Concert

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert with “Grown Your Own Band” at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 

 

Sun. July 26

Writing Workshop

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Summer Writing Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring notebook, pen. $10 for members; $20 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Tues. July 28

Bird Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Genealogy Workshop

TOLLAND --- The French Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut will offer free genealogy software use workshops from 2 to 4 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 25 and from 7 to 9 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 27 at the FCGSC Library on Tolland Green. Free but call for reservation: 860-872-2597.