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Fri. July 1
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Sun. July 3
Historic Eucharist
BROOKLYN --- In honor of Independence Day, the public is invited to an historic Eucharist AT 10 A.M. at Old Trinity Church on Church Street. Old Trinity is the oldest standing Episcopal church in Connecticut. The service will feature a salute to American folk music officiated by our new priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dr. Gretchen S. Grimshaw. Trinity's services are available online at https://www.facebook.com/trinitychurchbrooklyn.
Mon. July 4
Happy Birthday, America!
Sat. July 9
Fireworks Extravaganza
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present music and more, followed by fireworks at Rotary Park. Music starts at 4 p.m. There will be inflatables for the kids ($5 wrist band) and the fireworks go off at 9. Rain date July 10
Freedom Fest
PUTNAM --- The Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 will hold a Family Freedom Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the post, 207 Providence St.
Sun. July 10
Touch a Truck
WOODSTOCK --- The Town of Woodstock will present Touch A Trust from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roseland Park. Free food, too and rumor has it there may also be a hayride.
Wed. July 13
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Dept. and the Northeast CT Arts Council will present a free Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. Bring the kids, bring a picnic or visit Latin Flavors food truck on site. Family concert with Sally Rogers.
Sat. July 30
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, in its Twilight Concert series, Dynamite Rhythm from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 12) at Roseland Cottage. Free.
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 will hold a golf tournament starting at 8:30 a.m. at Connecticut National Golf Course. For info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fri. Aug. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fri. Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Sat. Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fri. Sept. 16
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- St. Mary Church, Putnam will be holding its 50th Circle of Fun Sept. 16, 17, 18. The 49th was delayed by the pandemic. There will be free entertainment, great food, beverages, games and rides, as always.
Sat. Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Nov. 5
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.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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