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Wed. June 19
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit” through the end of July at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Walk/Breeding Bird Survey” at 7 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Legion Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Benson-Flugel Post 111 of Woodstock will hold a celebrity bartender fund-raiser at 5 p.m. at Crossings Restaurant & Brew Pub. Prizes, food, music, sports memorabilia auction. Benefits the post’s community events.
Thur. June 20
Street Fest
WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Food, music and vendors.
Meet Mako
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Hospital’s orthopedic surgeons will introduce its new Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the hospital’s RHF conference rooms. It’s the latest technology in knee or hop replacement. Light refreshments. Register: 860-963-6598.
Fri. June 21
Solstice Celebration
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust will present a Summer Solstice Celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. at Holmes Road (off Wrights Crossing Road).
Solstice Paddle
MANSFIELD --- The Last Green Valley will present a Summer Solstice Paddle from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mansfield Hollow State Park’s boat launch, Bassetts Bridge Road. Registration required. Kayak or canoe and PFD required. Rain cancels. Register/info: 860-774-3300.
Fri. June 21
‘The Savannah Sipping Society’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Savannah Sipping Society” through June 23. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. June 22
Acorn Adventure
HAMPTON --- The Last Green Valley will present TLGV Acorn Adventure - Off-Road on Two Wheels from 10 a.m. to noon at the Goodwin State Park on Potter Rd. Kids must be comfortable riding their bikes and will be split into groups according to experience. Ages 8 and up are recommended but participation is up to the discretion of parents and the QC NEMBA volunteers. Helmets and bikes are required. Parents must attend (they can ride but are not required to). Bring water and dress appropriately. Snacks. Info: 860-774-3300.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Whip-poor-will Walks” at 8:45 p.m. at Bull Hill Forest Preserve. Bring small flashlight or headlamp. $10 for CAS; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Plein Air Workshop
The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present a plein air workshop with Pomfret Artist Barbara Lussier. Register: the NECTAG blog.
Open House
PUTNAM--- The Daughters of the Holy Spirit will hold an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at their new center at 508B Pomfret St. A short “House Blessing” will take place at 2:30. All welcome. Light refreshments.
Sun. June 23
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The 16th Annual Cruisin’ for Cancer Care Motorcycle & Car Cruise will be held at 8 a.m. at the Thompson Speedway. $15 pp or $25 per couple. Benefits the Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. Daykimball.org.
Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service, formerly held at St. Philip’s Church in Putnam, will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Rt. 6. 860-774-9352. All welcome.
Wee Wander
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will present the Wee Wander Mountain Laurel & Views at Bull Hill Forest from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Speaker
THOMPSON --- Bernie Carbo, one of the 1975 World Series heroes for the Boston Red Sox, will be speaking at 9 and 10:30 a.m. at Creation Church on West Thompson Road. www.creationchurch.org
Mon. June 24
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.
Wed. June 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bull Hill Bird Watch/Hike at 8 a.m. at Bull Hill Forest Preserve. $5 for CAS; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Thur. June 27
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Trail Wood Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Tour
PUTNAM --- A tour of the American Lithuanian Cultural Archives museum on Mary Crest Drive will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. For info: 978-692-4625.
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossing Restaurant. Benefits the Women and Girls Fund.
Fri. June 28
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Frog and Toad Calls from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. June 29
‘Michael Jackson Experience’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present a special musical event, Joby Rogers The Ultimate UMX Michael Jackson Experience’ at 7:30 p.m. at the Bradley. $32 for main floor and $29 for balcony. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Fund-raiser
EASTFORD --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp will hold a fund-raiser at Frog Rock Rest Stop on Rt. 44. Vendors wanted. Go to Frog Rock’s FB page.
Fri. July 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “American Theme Parks and Animation”
Thur. July 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Evening Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. July 12
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The 35th Annual DKH Putnam Bank Golf Classic will start at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. $150 pp or $600 non-sponsor team entry fee. daykimball.org.
Sun. July 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Haiku & Contemplation” from 3 to 5 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. July 21
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Summer Writing Workshop” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register required: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tues. July 23
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Trail Wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibition
STURBRIDGE --- The Pearl K. McGown Northern Teachers’ Workshop will hold a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Publick House and event center on Main Street. Free.
Thur. Aug 1
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Scoops Night will be held at 6 p.m. at Deary Brothers Mike’s Stand. Benefits the Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. Daykimball.org.
Fri. Aug 2
‘Shrek the Musical’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Shrek the Musical” through Aug. 18. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “Happy 50th Anniversary, Woodstock!”.
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