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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bird Banding
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present bird banding at 9 a.m. at the center on Rt. 169. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
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.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an afternoon walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. Free, but donations welcome. 860-928-4948.
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.
Free Screening
PUTNAM --- The Putnam public schools will hold a free preschool screening today. Children 3 and 4 years of age who are Putnam residents are eligible to participate in this speech & language and developmental screening at the Putnam Elementary School. Screenings will also be held on Dec. 1, March 30, 2011 and May 25, 2011. For info and to schedule an appointment, call 963-6940.
Thur. Sept. 16
Cub Scouts
WOODSTOCK --- Cub Scout Pack 27 will hold its Joining Night at 6:30 p.m. in the Woodstock Elementary School cafeteria for parents and boys (grades 1 to 5) who are not already involved in scouting. It will explain the scouting program for the boys and will highlight what opportunities exist for parent involvement. Program fee is $30 but will be waived for financially distressed families. Scouts already in the program will be contacted shortly. 860-974-2443.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present bird walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
DAR Meeting
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet for a 5:30 p.m. potluck supper at the Palmer Homestead on Wolf Den Road. Presentation following is “Constitution Week.”
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.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a moonlight walk at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Encampment
WOODSTOCK --- The 27th Connecticut volunteers and other military and civilian re-enactors will create a sense of life during the Civil War from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at Roseland Cottage. Free. All welcome.
Breakfast
POMFRET --- The Wolf Den Grange will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at 7 to 11 a.m. at the grange on Rt. 44 to benefit the Pomfret Food Pantry. $7.
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.
Band Competition
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School will host the Clipper Invitational Marching Band Competition at 5:30 p.m. at St. Marie Greenhalgh Sports Complex on Wicker Street. Gates open at 4:30. $5; kids 5 and younger admitted free. Rain or shine. 928-5551.
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.
Tag Sale
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd will hold a fund-raiser tag sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church on Bradford Corner Road. Rain or shine. Benefits the restoration of our historic building. 860-974-2125.
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
PUTNAM --- 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, Woodstock. $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..
Wed. Sept. 22
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'Square Dance' dance for senior citizens from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Edmond Street. 928-5441.
Sat. Sept. 25
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- The town's annual Positively Pomfret Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all day at the Pomfret Recreation Fields.
Music Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- The Day Kimball Healthcare third annual Heart of Rock & Roll fund-raiser will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at Allen Hill Tree Farm. Event proceeds will benefit Day Kimball Healthcare’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department. $25. 928-7141.
Fund-raiser for Vets
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will present its Second Annual Dog Walk in support of NEADS “Canines for Combat Veterans” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. The group provides service dogs for disabled veterans at no cost. There is no cost to participate in the dog walk, however, donations and pledges will be greatly appreciated. Advance sign-up and pledge sheets can be picked up at WINY Radio, King Cadillac GMC, and the Putnam Animal Hospital and at www.winyradio.com or www.putnamct.us. The Putnam Lions also expect to have a number of pet education, animal welfare, and other related groups in attendance and will be sharing the day’s activities with the Putnam Family Day. 928-4960.
Celebration
WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.
Sat. Oct. 2
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon, Erika Wheeler concert, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. $30. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at the center off Pomfret Street at 9 a.m. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Oct. 10
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Walking Weekend Night Hike at 7 p.m. starting at the center off Pomfret Street. 3 to 4 miles. No dogs. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Oct. 11
Nature Program
THOMPSON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Bird's Eye View - Tethered Balloon Rides" from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson. $10. Benefits the Center. 923-3439.