Wed.  June 26
Exhibit
PUTNAM --- "Natural Vision," photo exhibit by Janet McDonald, is showing in the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through June 30.  Open to the public at no charge. Visit www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.

Sat.  June 29
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, The Three C’s and Historic New England will present a free concert at 6 p.m. on the lawn at Roseland Cottage with the St. Luke's Steel Band performing Caribbean music. St. Luke’s band started when New Haven’s historic St. Luke’s Church purchased a set of used steel pans in 1999. The group includes musicians from the West Indies, Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago. Their repertoire includes soca, calypso, reggae, classical, sacred, jazz, popular and island folk music. Main Street Gelato will be on site.

Sun.  June 30
Historic Eucharist
BROOKLYN  --- In honor of Independence Day, the public is invited to an historic Eucharist at 10 a.m. at Old Trinity Church at 60 Church St. Old Trinity is the oldest standing Episcopal church in Connecticut. The service will feature a salute to American folk music officiated by priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dr. Gretchen S. Grimshaw. Also there will be a healing service with gospel music at 2 p.m. July 20 at Old Trinity. http://www.trinityepiscopalchurchbrooklyn.org.

Sat.  July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a fireworks and family fun extravaganza. From 5 to 6 p.m. listen to The Paperback Writers, a Beatles cover band, from 7:15 to 9:15 hear the sounds of the headliner band, Whiskey Boulevard. Fireworks start at 9:15. There will also be food and family fun at Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date is July 13.

Fri.  July 12
Recreation Program
POMFRET --- “Painted Mason Jar Solar Lanterns” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pomfret Community Center. Rena from Tunk City will guide you on your way. $30.

Sat.  July 13
Garden Tour
WOODSTOCK --- Quiet Corner Gardens, a self-guided tour of eight gardens in Pomfret, Putnam and Woodstock from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13, is the Quiet Corner Garden Club’s latest offering to the community. Tickets:  purchased or picked up on the town green across from Roseland Cottage. $25 the day of the tour or $20 when purchased in advance at: quietcornergardenclub.com. Benefits scholarships and garden programs.

Mon.  July 15
Recreation Program
POMFRET --- “LEGO Camp” will be held July 15-19 --- from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-7; 1 to 4 p.m. ages 8-12 --- at the PCS cafe. Ages 5-7. camp runs from 9:00 am – noon Ages 8-12 camp runs from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Register and pay before July 4th -  $150. Register and pay after July 4th - $160. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation

Sat.  July 20
Recreation Program
POMFRET --- “Trail Ride at the Park with Quiet Corner NEMBA” at Pomfret Recreation Park.  There will be 10-12 people per NEMBA Trail Leader. Ages 12 +. Lunch sold after. The fee is $10 pp / $15 for a family. Preregistration only: www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.

Fri.  July 26
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present the Flamingos, an all-female swing band. Rain date Aug. 2.  Grace Gourmet Food truck will be on site. Bring a pink flamingo or just dress in pink! Join us on the grounds of Roseland Cottage as we flock the Pink House! Anyone with a flamingo or dressed in predominantly pink clothes will be entered in a special drawing—must be present to win. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.

Fri.  Aug. 9
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present The Triple Double with folky, mellow sounds to covers of popular hits from the ‘60s to the ‘90s, plus original songs. Rain date Aug. 11.  Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.

Sun.  Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12. This year there will be a Kid Zone Aug. 11 in Rotary Park.

Sat.  Oct. 15
Recreation Program
POMFRET --- “Make Your Own Hand Knit Cozy Pumpkin” will be held at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community Center. Learn the basic of arm knitting and make your own cozy pumpkin(s).  $45 per pumpkin. All supplies included! Limited spots available. Sign up now on Facebook at Sovanny’s Comfort Boutique.

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