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Wed. Sept. 1
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 Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present an exhibit of members artworks at the Audubon Society on Rt. 169 through Sept. 30. Reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 29. All welcome. This exhibit, "All Things Beautiful," is dedicated to the memory of Jane Lazendorfer. She was a gifted artist, a lover of birds and wildlife, and a committed member of our art guild.
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. Sept. 3
'Glengarry'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Glengarry Glen Ross" at 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 5 at the playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown. Strong language, mature audiences. $10. 860-928-7887.
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Agricultural Society will present the 150th Anniversary Woodstock Fair Sept. 3 through Labor Day, Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds on Rt. 169.
Sat. Sept. 4
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.
Tues. Sept. 7
Lunch Meeting
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome.
Wed. Sept. 8
Rehearsals Start
POMFRET --- The Concert Choir of NE CT rehearsals for fall season start Sept. 8. Registration os at 6:30 p.m. at the Christ Church. All singers welcome. 860-974-SING.
Art Guild Meets
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Putnam Public Library Community Room. Guest is watercolorist. All welcome.
Thur. Sept. 9
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Edible Landscaping" at 7 p.m. www.QuietCornerReads.org.
Lawn Seminar
BROOKLYN --- The Extension Service will hold a free sustainable lawn care seminar from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Windham County Extension Office. No preregistration needed. Fact sheets and handouts provided. 877-486-6271.
Orchestra Rehearsal
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra's first rehearsal will be today. The orchestra has openings for violin, viola, cello, bass, oboe and mallet percussion. Qualified players of all ages, welcome. 860-429-0865.
Fri. Sept. 10
Playwright Festival
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present the 2010 Bradley Playhouse blockbuster Playwright Festival at 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11. $10. 860-928-7887.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Jamie Eves with "Photos of Mill Workers from the Windham Textile and History Museum" following its 7 p.m. business meeting at the Community Room in Town Hall. Refreshments. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org.
Sat. Sept. 11
Festival!
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Recreation Department presents “French Canadian Fest” from 2 to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park. Popular singer Josee Vachon will kick off the entertainment at 2 p.m. on the bandstand. At 3:45 p.m., “Les Joyeux Copains” will perform and at 5:30 p.m., “The Little Big Band” takes the stage. The event will end with the final River Fire of the season beginning at 7:15 p.m. Admission and parking free.
Appraisal
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will present an antiques and collectibles appraisal from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Federated Church Chapel, Rt. 6. Items appraised for $5 each. Refreshments available. Benefits the DAR chapter. 774-0667.
Italian Dinner
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold an Italian dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $9 for adults; $4.50 for kids. Available at the door.
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The final River Fire of the season begins at 7:15 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.
Sun. Sept. 12
Peace
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council invites you to join with us in our reflection on Peace in recognition of the United Nations’ International Peace Day from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park. The event will feature a procession of friends carrying the Greater Putnam Peace Pole from the Methodist Church of Putnam to Rotary Park, as well as prayers, meditation and great music at the park. Children will be invited to create peace-based art projects to donate to our community and information booths will be available. As a united act of peace, everyone is invited to bring canned or boxed goods to donate to Daily Bread. Organizers are currently looking for community members and groups that may want to share their talents or set-up an informational booth or have any ideas or suggestions. 928-4569.
Wed. Sept. 15
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will see a travel presentation, "Fly from New York to Paris," from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road.
Sat. Sept. 18
Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults: $9. Kids 12 and under $5. More info: 860-928-4405.
Breakfast
POMFRET --- The Wolf Den Grange will hold a pancake breakfast at 7 p.m. at the grange on Rt. 44 to benefit the Pomfret Food Pantry. $5 - all you can eat.
Book Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will hold a book and tag sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the Library/Community Center on Rt. 12. No donations after noon Sept. 17.
Auction
QUINEBAUG --- The Ladies Auxiliary of the Thompson Memorial Post 10088 VFW will hold its annual auction at 6 p.m. at the post home on Rt. 131. Benefits community service projects.
Sun. Sept. 19
Rally Sunday
PUTNAM --- Rally Sunday at the United Methodist Church of Putnam and N. Grosvenordale will begin with a breakfast buffet from 7 to 10 a.m. at 53 Grove St. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. and worship is at 10:45 a.m. All welcome. 928-9705.
'Tea' Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The Day Kimball Hospital Woman’s Board will hold an American Doll Tea Party fund-raiser from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hyde School Cultural Center. $17.50. RSVP by Sept. 10. Tickets at the Day Kimball Hospital Gift Shop, or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..