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Wed. Aug. 21
Event
DANIELSON --- The Northeast District Department of Health, the Connecticut Association of Prevention Professionals and other organizations will present “Hidden in Plain Sight,” a substance abuse awareness event at QVCC’s Atrium and Auditorium. The prevention fair will be held at 5:30 and 8 p.m. and a presentation will be held at 6. It is a presentation for parents and other adults. No students please. www.nddh.org.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Art @ the Library - Reunion of Artists” through Aug. 27. 860-923-9779.
Fri. Aug. 23
‘Forever Plaid’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Forever Plaid” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 25. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Aug. 24
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Mindful Walk” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $12 for nonmembers. Registration required: 860-928-4948. Rain date: Aug. 25.
Sun. Aug. 25
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Non-fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. “Every Man Dies Alone” by Hans Fallada. Free. Donations appreciated. 860-928-4948.
Family Walk
POMFRET --- The Putnam Interact Club is inviting families and little kids to a free Family Fun Trail Walk and Scavenger Hunt from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust’s Lyon Preserve off Wrights Crossing Road. Bring water to drink and dress appropriately for the weather. For info call 860-933-8603.
Tastes
STURBRIDGE --- Tastes of the Valley will be held at 4 p.m. at The Publick House. The Tastes of the Valley fund-raiser celebrates The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor's rich agricultural heritage and showcases the talents of the region's best restaurants and chefs. $100 for members, $125 for non-members, which includes a membership to TLGV. 860-774-3300.
Trail Clean-up
EASTFORD --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is hosting trail clean-up at 9 a.m. at the Natchaug State Forest (enter from Rt. 44 across from Frog Rock). Tools provided but feel free to bring your own and bring gloves, water and insect repellent. Beverages, snacks provided.
Thur. Aug. 29
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk/nighthawk watch at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge fund-raiser at 7 p.m. at the Crossing Restaurant. Benefits Special Olympics.
Sat. Aug. 31
‘Strictly Sinatra’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Strictly Sinatra” at 5 and 8 p.m. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Trail Clean-up
DAIELSON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is hosting trail clean-up at 9 a.m. starting at Ross’s Pond lot off Ross Road. Tools provided but feel free to bring your own. Bring gloves, water and insect repellent. Beverages, snacks provided.
Sun. Sept. 1
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. Free. Hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, and children’s activities. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs. 860-774-2020.
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit, “Lost Knowledges, Vanishing Histories” by Jessica Porzuczek through September at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Sept. 6
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 “ComiCon.”
Sat. Sept. 7
Concert/Riverfire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present a performance by Billy Pilgrim from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, followed by Riverfire at 7:30. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Banding” at 9 a.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Sept. 8
Art Show
WOODSTOCK --- The Roseland Park Art Show at Roseland Park will present its 5th annual Art in the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments provided.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” photo exhibit and sale by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Calm and Creativity: Sit Spotting at Trail Wood” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Sept. 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Gardens & Grounds Group” from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers and spades. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Sept. 19
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
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