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Wed. May 19
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will hold a Vanilla Bean Art Guild Exhibit Live through May 31 during café hours. Twenty percent of purchase will be donated to the Friends of the Pomfret Library! www.artguildne.org
Sat. May 22
Celebrate Spring
WOODSTOCK --- The Palmer Arboretum will present Celebrate Spring from 1 to 4 p.m. The free event includes tours, bird watching, birdhouse making, painting with Elaine Turner and NE Art Guild and a kids’ scavenger’s hunt. Register: https://form.jotform.com/210594569831161
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- Boy Scout Troop 21 will hold a “Scouting for Food” drive for the Daily Bread Food Pantry from 9 a.m. to noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. Non-perishable food items and tax-deductible monetary donations. Or you can mail a check: Interfaith Human Services of Putnam. P. O. Box 281, Putnam, CT 06260. 860-928-7241.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. May 22 at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital, on Rt. 12. $15 cash per animal. Pre-registration and appointment is required. 860-317-1720.
Sat. June 5
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, tunafish, canned vegetables, toiletries. Also volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Book Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Lions Club Book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge – Putnam Lodge #46 on Rt. 169. Benefits Lions' community service activities, including vision screenings and assistance for vision problems. Rain date June 6.
Sun. June 6
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 6, July 25, Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Birthday Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood will present Edwin Way Teale’s birthday walk from 2 to 3 p.m. at the property on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. June 12
Golf Tournament
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary’s 28th annual Nick Haines Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Connecticut National Golf Course. Benefits local charities. For info: 860-230-3530.
Sat. June 19
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Sun. June 20
Dad Day Celebration
THOMPSON --- Boy Scout Troop 25 of Putnam will celebrate Father’s Day Outdoors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Thompson Dam Overlook Shelter. All welcome. Activities and food. The troop will be grilling burgers and hot dogs or you can bring your own lunch. Wear mask and respect social distancing guidelines. To RSVP or for more info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Garden & Grounds
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood will present Garden & Grounds Group” from 9 a.m. to noon at the property on Kenyon Road. Bring work gloves and some gardening, pruning and brush cutting tools. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sat. June 26
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.
Fri. July 2
Red, White, Blue Celebration
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Parks and Recreation Department will present the Killingly Red, White & Blue Celebration and Fireworks from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Owen Bell Park. Whiskey Boulevard will entertain from 7 to 9:15 p.m.
Sat. July 3
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Sat. July 10
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Fri. July 12
Golf Invitational
N. STONINGTON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 33rd annual Golf Invitational will start at 11:30 a.m. (shotgun) at Lake of Isles members course.
Sat. July 24
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Sun. July 25
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. July 25, Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fri. July 30
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a Car Cruise Invitational.
Fri. Aug. 6
Rotary Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will host the Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Sat. Aug. 7
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- The Particle Accelerator fund-raiser will take place today.
Sun. Aug. 15
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thur. Aug. 19
Bike Night
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Parks and Recreation Department will present Killingly Bike Night downtown. Rain date Aug. 25. Benefits the Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club, TEEG and the Killingly Parks and Recreation Department.
Sat. Aug. 21
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru, masks required. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the town of Putnam.
Sun. Aug. 22
Pluck-a-Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s fund-raiser, Pluck-a-Duck will be held today at a secret location. For info, contact the Putnam Business Association.
Fri. Aug. 27
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Fireworks around Rotary Park. Rain date: Aug. 28.
Fri. Sept. 10
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold its Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic starting at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Hospital. More Info:daykimball.org/golfclassic
Sun. Sept. 26
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sun. Oct. 3
Canines for Cancer Care
BROOKLYN --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold Canines for Cancer Care at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Benefit: Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. More Info:daykimball.org/canines
Sat. Nov. 6
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
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