Wed. Aug. 26
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.
 
Art Show
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Double Exposure,” photography by Karen Leaf and Norm Aubin through Aug. 30. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3. 860-923-9779. Program supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. The meeting room may be unavailable at times due to other functions.
 
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold an evening bird walk and nighthawk watch at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Sat. Aug. 29
Acorn Adventure 
POMFRET --- The Last Green Valley Acorn Adventure, “The Full Moon Above!,” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wyndham Land Trust’s Lyon Preserve on Wrights Crossing Road. Acorns of all ages welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.
 
Chicken BBQ
QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen’s Chicken BBQ will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the parish center on Rt. 197. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 508-789-9874.
 
Sun. Aug. 30
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeast Connecticut Art Guild will be presenting an  exhibit, featuring local artists, through Sept. 27 at the CT Audubon Society Center  at Pomfret.  Free. An artist reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30. A portion of the proceeds benefits the society. 860-928-494
 
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.
 
Children’s Concert
NORWICHTOWN --- CorePlus Federal Credit Union is sponsoring its annual back to school Children’s Concert with the silver cornet Band at 3 p.m. at the Norwichtown Green. Free. All welcome. Bring a picnic, blankets and lawn chairs. 
 
Tues. Sept. 1
Picnic
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be holding its annual Summer Picnic  at noon.  The picnic is free to members and $8 to nonmembers. If an attendee wishes to join the Association, dues are $5 dues and their meal will be free. Attendees are asked to bring a dish or dessert to share.  RSVP: 860-974-0426 by Aug. 28.
 
Wed. Sept. 2
Pet Loss Support Group
DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.
 
Thur. Sept. 3
Painting Program
POMFRET --- The Northeast Connecticut Art Guild is having Artist Linda Rogers demonstrate her method of Encaustic Painting at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Audubon Society on Day Road. Free. All welcome. 860-928-4948
 
Sun. Sept. 6
Sunflower Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN/POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169. This free event features hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, face painting and balloon animals. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Center for Autism. call 860-774-2020.
 
Thur. Sept. 10
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a bird walk at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road at 8 a.m. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Members free; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Fri. Sept. 11
'The Jungle Book'
PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "The Jungle Book" at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.
 
Sat. Sept. 12
River Fire 
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present River Fire from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. 
 
Mum, Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Rt. 6 near the center of Brooklyn on the front lawn of the Federated Church.  Finnish coffee bread and $5 mums.
 
Book Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE ---The Friends of the Thompson Public Library is seeking donations for their Fall Book and Bake Sale which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the library on Rt. 12. Drop off during regular library hours. Hard cover and paperback books gladly accepted. Large print books and DVDs are in demand. No Reader's Digest Condensed Books, text books, encyclopedias or magazines. Book donations accepted after Aug. 24, until noon on Sept. 11. Individually wrapped baked good donations accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 and the morning of the sale.
 
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a fall migration bird banding session at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
 
Sun. Sept. 13
Special Service
PUTNAM --- St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Putnam, and St. Alban's Church will be holding one new joint Sunday service at 10 a.m. at St. Alban's Church, 254 Broad St., Danielson.  All are warmly invited to attend the service, which will blend contemporary and traditional music
 
'Tastes of Valley'
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will hold its 10th annual Tastes of the Valley from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. For more info or tickets for the fund-raiser go to www.thelastgreenvalley.org.
 
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a bird walk at 8 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
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