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Wed. June 16
Golf Tourney
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce's 22nd Annual Golf Invitational will begin at 11 a.m. at Quinnatisset Country Club.
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Runs start May 19 and run every Wednesday through Sept. 22. Starts at 6:05 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. Free T-Shirts donated by Loos & Co.. No entry fee. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret (Rt. 169) will present an exhibit "Out of the Woods" wood block prints by Lynita Shimizu through July 30. Free. 860-928-4948.
Puppetry Exhibit
STORRS --- The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will present two exhibits, "Punch and Judy: Handpuppets, Politics and Humor," and "Frank and Elizabeth Haines: An American Puppet Theater in the 1930s," through Dec. 19 at the UConn campus. www.bimp.uconn.edu.
Thur. June 17
Music
BROOKLYN --- Melodye Whatley, historian, author, and musician, will entertain with psaltery music at the meeting of the Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The meeting will begin with a pot luck dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the DAR Chapter House on Wolf Den Road. Free. All welcome.
Fri. June 18
'Snow White'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at 7 p.m. June 18, 19, 25 and 26 and at 2 p.m .June 20 and 27. $16 and $13. 860-928-7887.
Sat. June 19
Strawberry Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present a strawberry supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $9, kids 12 and under $5. 860-928-4405.
Nature Hike
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present a hike, "The Nature Trail: What Surrounds You?," at 10 a.m. starting from the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. Free. No dogs. 45 minutes. Easy so bring kids. 860-928-6121.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Tri-State Cruisers hold their car cruise from 4 to 8 p.m. every Saturday at the Super Stop & Shop parking lot on Rt. 44.
Electronic Recycling
WOODSTOCK --- The Town of Woodstock & the Woodstock CT Green Energy Committee in partnership with the Town of Pomfret, & the Pomfret Green Team and Smart Technology Management, will hold an electronic recycling drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall on Rt. 169. Recycle the following: CPU/computers, monitors, servers, keyboards, mice, inkjet or laser printers, VCRs, DVD players, stereo equipment, spare computer parts, laptops, network equipment, scanners, fax machines, cables and wires, aluminum, copper, rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries, cell phones or telephones. No alkaline batteries will be accepted. The following items are assigned a disposal fee: TVs, Vacuum Cleaners and intact air conditioners machines. Donations benefit Four Corners Community Chapel. 860-928-6595 x 320.
Auditions
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse announces auditions for the 2010 Blockbuster Playwright's Festival. Roles available for ages 16 to 106. One role for boy age 10. Auditions are form 1 to 3 p.m. June 19 and from 6 to 8 p.m. June 20 at the playhouse. Production dates are Sept. 10 and 11. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Alumni Event
THOMPSON --- The Tourtellotte Memorial High School Alumni Association will hold its 2nd Annual Alumni Association Banquet and Event from 2 to 4:30 p.m. beginning with the presentation of Athletic Hall of Fame Awards and tours of the high school led by members of the National Honor Society. Free. All welcome. Dinner and dancing will follow at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant from 5 to 11 p.m. $25 each for alumni and guest, $35 for others. Reserve by June 16. 860-928-2154.
Sun. June 20
Dairy Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- "Farmers, Cows and the Land," an exhibition about the modern history of dairy farming in Connecticut, opens at the Roseland Cottage carriage barn June 20. The exhibition is on view through Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Free.
Scavenger Hunt
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet State Park will present a scavenger hunt at 10 a.m. starting at the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 45 minutes. 860- 928-6121.
Tues. June 22
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following this week in the Town Hall, Lower Level: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., June 22 and 24; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 23; Dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. June 23.
Wed. June 23
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'Brides & Grooms' dance for senior citizens from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Edmond Street. 928-5441.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will present "Just Like Heaven" movie at 1:30 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road.
Sat. June 26
Tag Sale
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Association is holding a fund-raiser tag sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the high school. Proceeds help offset the cost to PHS Music students of their trip to the Virginia Beach Music Competition next year. Rain date, June 27.
Sun. June 27
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its annual golf tournament at 11:30 at the Thompson Raceway Golf Course. Benefits PHS scholarship, Day Kimball Hospital’s Deary Memorial Cancer Foundation. Preregister by calling Charlie at 860-928-1584.
Golf Tournament
FOSTER, R.I. --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley Inc. will hold its Golf 2010 Tournament with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. at the Foster Country Club. Benefits individuals with disabilities. 860-774-2827.
Free Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Men's Group of Glad Tidings Community Church of Chepachet will present a free outdoor concert starting at 5 p.m. with free hot dogs, chips, and watermelon. Music begins at 6. Bring your lawn chairs. Church is at 111 Victory Highway (Rt. 102). 401-568-0060.