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Wed. Aug. 4
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. Aug. 4; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 4. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
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.
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. Aug. 6
'Grease'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present "Grease" at 8 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 8, 15 and 22. $18 and $15. 860-928-7887.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Day Kimball Hospital from noon to 5:15 p.m. at the hospital’s Robert H. Field Conference Center. Enter through the rear lab entrance. To register call 1-800-448-3543.
Concert
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free outdoor concert by The Riverboat Ramblers at 7 p.m. in the Lion’s Bandstand at Riverside Park. Rain location: Thompson Library/Community Center. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 860/923-9440.
Sat. Aug. 7
Picnic
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will hold its annual free Community Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Free food, pony rides, games and more.
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. Aug. 8
Fund-raiser Evening
BROOKLYN --- The Foundation Good Samaritan in Action will present "An Evening in the Barn at The Golden Lamb" from 5 to 9 p.m. benefits medical clinics in Haiti. $50 per person. 860-779-3204.
Tues. Aug. 10
Food Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The town will be collecting nonperishable food during the primary votes at Town Hall, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters are urged to bring along a bag of non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation toward fuel assistance prior to casting their vote. 860-928-0208 x336.
Wed. Aug. 11
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. Aug. 11; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Art Guild
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Putnam Public Library Community Room. Our guest for the evening will be local artist, Alecia Underhill whose specialty is equine art. All welcome.
Thur. Aug. 12
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Aquaponics Presentation," at 7 p.m. Free. www.QuietCornerReads.org
Fri. Aug. 13
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Little Big Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Pink lemonade available for a donation. 860-928-4074.
Concert
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free outdoor concert by Tongue and Groove at 7 p.m. in the Lion’s Bandstand at Riverside Park. Rain location: Thompson Library/Community Center. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 860/923-9440.
Sat. Aug. 14
Duckie Race
PUTNAM --- The 13th annual Arc of Quinebaug Valley Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser will be held near Rotary Park, in the Quinebaug River. Call 860-774-2827 for information to "adopt" a duck.
Chicken BBQ
PUTNAM --- The Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus and Boy Scout Troop 21 are hosting a Chicken Barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m. at the KofC Hall on Providence Street. $10 donation. Benefits Troop 21. Takeout also available. 860-963-7925.
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The 21st annual Deary Memorial Road Race/Walk (certified 5-mile course) will start and finish at J.D. Cooper's Restaurant. 860-928-7141.
4-Mile Hike
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will hold a hike of the Blue, Red-Blue, and Red Trails starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 2 hours. 928-6121.
Sun. Aug. 15
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The 5th annual Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. around downtown Putnam. Registration at 8 a.m. Free. 860-928-5635.
Bluebird Box
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present "Bluebird Box Building: A simple way to give one of nature's beauties a home!" at 10 a.m. Materials provided. Bring kids, not dogs. Meet at the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 928-6121.
Wed. Aug. 18
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. Aug. 18; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18.
Meeting
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR will meet at 11 a.m. at the Palmer Homestead on Wolf Den Road. Bring a bag lunch.
Sat. Aug. 21
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will hold its annual "Back To School Clothing Giveaway" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free back-to-school supplies, too.
Sun. Aug. 22
Grinder Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will hold a Putnam Car Cruise Grinder Sale at 11 a.m. on its front lawn. $5.