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Wed. May 8
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will present "Spring Into Art," an art exhibit, at the Vanilla Bean Cafe the month of May.
Thur. May 9
'Martha Speaks'
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C's will present "Martha Speaks," performed by TheatreworksUSA at 10 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center on Rt. 169 for students. $3 for 10 or more; $6 individual. 928-2946.
Fri. May 10
History Program
CANTERBURY --- Canterbury Historical Society will present Carol R. Whitmer: An Introduction to Genealogy following a brief 7 p.m. business session at the Community room at the town hall. Refreshments follow the program. Free. All welcome.
Sat. May 11
Book Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the church dining room. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.
Kickoff
THOMPSON --- The kick-off event for the free Thompson Farm Passport program will be held at New Boston Beef, 9 Fabyan-Woodstock Road. Passport event runs through October. Get signed business card from each farm to attach to your passport. 923-9440.
Car Wash
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Class of 2016 Car Wash will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the school. $10 per car (additional cost for SUVs or larger).
Plant Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Woodstock Area Garden Club will hold its annual Mother's Day Plant and Bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Federated Church of Christ.
Jazz Fest
POMFRET --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present "A Celebration of Jazz Fest" fund-raiser from 6 to 10 p.m. at Tyrone Farm. $45 per person. Live New Orleans inspired music and New Orleans inspired tasting stations. 860-928-0811 or 860-928-3647.
Arboretum Tour
WOODSTOCK --- In honor of National Public Garden Day (May 10) the Palmer Arboretum will hold free tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Plant Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock area garden club will hold its annual plant sale from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Roseland Cottage. Rain or shine. Benefits a local student scholarship.
Play
POMFRET --- Pomfret School Theater will present a new play, "70lbs of Books," by Chip Lamb at 8 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. www.pomfretschool.org/70lbsofbooks
Fashion Show
THOMPSON --- The Sassy Chapeau Hat Fashion Show will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. $15. Fund-raiser for Northeast Connecticut Women and Girls' Fund. 877-442-3572.
Mon. May 13
Veterans Welcome
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Mayotte-Viens Post 13 welcomes all veterans who have served honorably during wartime to join them at 7 p.m. May 13 at the VFW Post, Providence Street, for community and camaraderie. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Ice Cream
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. and Merrimack Health will present a free ice cream social for senior citizens at 12:15 p.m. Open to residents and non-residents age 60 and above. Preregister by calling 923-9440 by May 13.
Tues. May 14
‘Cinderella’
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts Northeast Connecticut will present “Cinderella” at 10:15 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center. Salt Marsh Opera Co. www.performingartnect.org
Wed. May 15
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run starts on May 15 and runs through Sept. 18. The runs, which start at 6:15 p.m., are held on Wednesdays at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-Shirt once three events are completed. mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Fri. May 17
Glow Golf
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Project Graduation 2013 will hold a Glow Ball Golf Tournament fund-raiser. 8 p.m. start at Woodstock Golf Course. 2 person teams $50 pp). Rain date May 24. Tee Sponsors needed. 860-428-3990.
FunFest 2013
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph Parish Community FunFest 2013 will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. May 17, from noon to 11 p.m. May 18 and from noon to 5 p.m. May 19 at the church on Main Street. Entertainment, food and much more.
Pop-up Gallery
WOODSTOCK --- Windham Arts will present its first monthly Pop-up Gallery of the year from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169. Free. all welcome.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- A retro art exhibit highlighting recycled and repurposed elements, "Flower Power: A Retro Art Exhibition," will be held from May 17 through June 23 at Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes on Rt. 169. A reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. May 17.
Sat. May 18
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- Relay For Life of Northeastern Connecticut will be held May 18 and 19 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.
Music
SCOTLAND --- the Scotland Historical Society will present Music in May, with live music and picnicking, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waldo House. Rain date May 19. Refreshments and light lunch food will also be on sale.
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its annual Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults: $10; Kids 12 and under: $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Sun. May 19
Car Cruise
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will present its fourth annual Car Cruise from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ashford Senior Center on Tremko Lane. For info, call 860-487-5122, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Celebration
WOODSTOCK --- "MISSA GAIA. Earth Mass," a celebration of Mother Earth by Paul Winter, will be performed at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Rt. 169. Ted Bradley, will direct 42 singers, many from area choirs, an eight piece jazz ensemble, along with the voices of wolf, whale and loon. Free will offering. Benefits The Last Green Valley.
Wed. May 22
Heifer Meeting
KILLINGLY --- A Community Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Killingly Library for Heifer International. Discover how you can help end poverty and care for the earth. We will be planning our spring and summer events. All welcome. Volunteers needed to assist at display tables during local Farmer’s Markets. 860-377-4563
Thur. May 23
Psychic Medium
WOODSTOCK --- Gary McKinstry, psychic medium, will perform at 7 p.m. in the Woodstock Academy Auditorium. Benefits Woodstock Academy Project Graduation 2013. $20. 774-230-4175.
Sat. May 25
Plant Sale
BROOKLYN --- The UConn Master Gardeners of Windham & Tolland County will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the Windham Extension Center, 139 Wolf Den Road. Benefits educational community projects that the Windham & Tolland Master Gardeners. 774-9600.
Fri. May 31
Rotary Golf
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present the Putnam Rotary Club Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Sat. June 1
Tag Sale
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Masonic Lodge 46 will hold a tag sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bike Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- The second annual Bike Challenge to raise money for TEEG Summer Programs will be held June 1 and 2. Cyclists depart from TEEG and go 110 miles. To be an event sponsor or sponsor a rider or for more information, call TEEG at 923.3458 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fri. June 7
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Lori McKenna in concert at 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at door. Call for info/tickets: 928-4948.
Sat. June 8
Farm Tour
WOODSTOCK --- Connecticut Open House Day Farm Tour from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fairview Farm on Rt. 171. Take a wagon ride to tour the dairy barn, learn all about what a cow eats in a day, visit the “milking parlor” where 40 cows at a time are milked, and see the big tractors that work the land.
Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- The seventh annual suicide awareness and benefit concert, Particle Accelerator VII, will be held at Rotary Park. For more info, go to: www.particleaccelerator.org. To volunteer, write to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wed. June 12
Golf Tourney
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 25th annual Golf Invitation will start with an 11 a.m. shotgun at Quinnatisset Country Club. Contact the chamber.
Fri. June 14
Golf Tourney
DANIELSON --- The Danielson Rotary's 20th Annual Golf Tournament will have a 1 p.m. shot gun start at the Connecticut National Golf Course in Putnam. For info/registration/sponsorships, call 923-0458.
Sat. June 15
Tag Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Town of Woodstock and the Recreation Department will host their first annual Town-Wide Tag Sale June 15. All Woodstock residents, businesses and organizations are welcome to participate. There is a $10 registration fee to place your location on the tag sale map. Benefits the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program. Map registration deadline is May 3. 860-315-5175.
Wag-a-Thon
WOODSTOCK --- The Woman's Board of Day Kimball Hospital will present a wag-a-thon dog walk and fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Benefits two state-of-the-art mammography units. daykimball.org/wagathon.
Sat. June 22
Rug Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet corner Guild Hooked Rug will present Hooked Rug Exhibit including quilts and fiber arts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. $5.