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Wed. June 30
Dairy Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- "Farmers, Cows and the Land," an exhibition about the modern history of dairy farming in Connecticut, is on display at the Roseland Cottage carriage barn through Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Free.
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.
Fri. July 2
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- Fireworks will blast off around Rotary Park starting at dark. Free.
Sat. July 3
Nature Hike
POMFRET --- The Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present a free 4-mile hike on the Blue Trail at 9:30 a.m. starting from the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 2 hours, moderate hike. 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.
Sun. July 4
Happy Birthday, America!
Jamboree
E. WOODSTOCK --- The 54th Fourth of July Jamboree will be held all day on the East Woodstock Common. An old fashioned celebration of our independence featuring a chicken barbecue at 11:30 a.m. and parade at 2 p.m. The Jamboree is a major fund-raiser for the church; all the money raised supports our programs of Christian Education, music, and community outreach. Public welcome. Parking, admission free.
Nature Hike
POMFRET --- The Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present a hike to Revolutionary War Hero Steven Avril Avery's grave at 9:30 a.m. starting from the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 1 mile, easy hike. 860-928-6121.
Tues. July 6
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a pizza picnic luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. Bring dessert and $2 donation to Memorial Fund. All Pomfret seniors welcome.
Wed. July 7
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 7; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. July 7. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Fri. July 0
Outdoor Concert
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Commission will present an outdoor concert by Tirebiter at 7 p.m. at the at the Lion’s Bandstand at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale (rain location: Thompson Library/Community Center). Free. All welcome. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 860-923-9440.
Sat. July 10
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Wade Elliott Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Pink lemonade available for a donations. 860-928-4074.
Sun. July 11
Nature Hike
POMFRET --- The Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present a free guided hike on the Blue Trail starting at 9:30 a.m. 4-mile moderate. 2 hours. Meet at Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 860-928-6121.
Wed. July 14
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 14; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. July 14. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Sat. July 17
Opera al Fresco 2010
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam, with generous sponsorship from Wheelabrator Putnam, Inc. and Putnam Bank, will present Opera al Fresco - 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. During intermission, River Fire begins. Rain date: July 18. Free.
Encampment
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of The American Revolution, and the 5th Connecticut Regiment and His Majesty’s 54th Regiment of Foot, will present a recreation of the daily life of Revolutionary War soldiers beginning at 10 a.m. Skirmish at 2 p.m. Colonial history enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by in the evening July 16 to watch the troops set up tents and create fire pits. Free. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. 860-774-2565.
Wed. July 21
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 21; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. July 21. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will see a movie, "The Secret Life of Bees," at 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center at the Wolf Den Grange.
Fri. July 23
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Windham Concert Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Pink lemonade available for a donations.
860-928-4074.