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Wed. Sept. 12
Bible Study
POMFRET CENTER --- First Congregational Church of Pomfret is hosting an evening Bible study at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All welcome. 928-7381. fccpomfret.org
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild is sponsoring a members' art exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 23 at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret on Day Road. All welcome.
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run will start at 6:15 p.m. May 23, and run through Sept. 19 at the W. Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Free. All welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thur. Sept. 13
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- The 41st St. Mary Parish Circle of Fun is coming Sept. 13-16 at the church on Providence Street. Included in the festivities are a big Flea Market, with an early-bird special planned for Sept. 13. Entertainment includes “One Shot Deal” Friday night, Quest Martial Arts and “Synergy” Saturday, Gary O (WINY) and Paige and Ness Sunday. Also included are food and beverages, game booths, Bingo and rides for all ages, the “Circle of Fun” moon bounce and ball pit, a bake sale, basket drawings (the drawing is at 6 p.m. Sept. 16). Free, rain or shine.
Fri. Sept. 14
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The First Congregational Church of Pomfret will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the church. 1-800-733-2767. Refreshments provided. fccpomfret.org
Sat. Sept. 15
Music Fest
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a music fest from noon to 11 p.m. on the Council's new patio. Admission free. 923-2967.
Regatta
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold the first annual French River Frog Regatta at 2 p.m. at Riverside Park. The frogs are $5 and may be purchased at the Knights Hall, at St. Joseph School on Main Street, and by contacting any member of the Council 2087. 923-2967.
Yard Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a yard and craft sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 and from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 16 in the Knights banquet hall. Vendors wanted. 923-2967.
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 Thompson Library/Community Center.
Old Home Day
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host Old Home Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Live music, demonstrations of traditional crafts and trades, re-enactors, food, local products, children's activities, animals, free vintage car rides, more. Visit the restored 19th-century one-room Green District Schoolhouse, complete with displays and old photos. Free. All welcome.
Sun. Sept. 16
Run Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- The Northeast Opportunities for Wellness will hold a scenic run fund-raiser around Alexander's Lake. Registration is at 8 a.m. Visit: NOWinMotion.org.
Homecoming, Picnic
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church at routes 200 and 193, will hold an old-fashioned homecoming and church picnic starting at 10 a.m. Dressing in period costumes (late 1800s “Little House on the Prairie”). Register for new Rotational model Sunday School workshops, food, games. All welcome.
Bark for Life
BROOKLYN --- The annual Relay For Life event, "Bark for Life," will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Citizens National Bank is the Corporate Sponsor. Pre-Registration is $10 (one person, one dog) and available until Sept. 13. The first 100 registered participants will receive a Bark for Life bandana and doggie bag full of goodies. You can also register the day of the event. From Sept. 14 through the day of the event registration is $15 (one person, one dog). For those attending without a dog, it's $5 and children 12 and younger are admitted free.
Fri. Sept. 21
Rummage Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ of Woodstock, on Rt. 169, will sponsor a Fall Rummage & White Elephant Sale from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 22 at the church. The Junior Youth Fellowship will sponsor a Bake Sale Friday afternoon. Saturday, only clothing items will be part of the Bag Sale. 923-2887.
Shop Hop
WOODSTOCK --- The annual Shop Hop will be held Sept. 21, 22 and 23. For more information go to www.explorewoodstock.com
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a movie, "The Lucky One," at 2 p.m. Light refreshments. All welcome. No registration. 963-6826.
Sat. Sept. 22
Swedish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a Swedish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Coast Guard Band
POMFRET --- The 300th anniversary of the town of Pomfret will feature a free U.S. Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band concert at 3 p.m. at Hyde School Auditorium. Free, but bring a packaged food item to donate to a local food bank. Tickets at Town Hall.
Swedish Meatballs
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Family style. Takeout available.
Invitational
PUTNAM --- The 13th Annual Clipper Invitational Marching Band Festival fund-raiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the St. Marie Greenhalgh Sports Complex. Gates open at 5. Admission is $8; free for kids age 10 and younger. Rain or shine.
Positively Pomfret Day
POMFRET --- The annual Positively Pomfret Day, which includes, fun, games, food and information, will be held at the Pomfret Recreation Park.
Turkey Dinner
POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret will hold a turkey dinner at 6 p.m. at the church to benefit TEEG. $10 for adults; $6 for children under 12. Tickets at 928-7026 or at the door.
Fund-raiser Car Wash
DANIELSON --- The Danielson Rotary Club will present Clean Cars for Clean Water fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NAPA/PAP Auto on Rt. 6, Brooklyn. Donations accepted for Rotary International Foundation's “Clean Water Projects in Guatamala” $10 per car. Rain date: Sept. 29.
Sun. Sept. 30
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The 9th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. If it rains, the event is canceled. Vendors wanted: 923-9440.
Taste of Valley
BROOKLYN --- The 7th Annual Tastes of the Valley Feast, featuring the finest chefs in the region, preparing foods raised and grown in The Last Green Valley, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Golden Lamb Buttery. $65 per person. Casual dress. RSVP by Sept. 14. TLGV.org
Fri. Oct. 5
'Witness'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Witness for the Prosecution" Oct. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Oct. 7
Car Show
DUDLEY --- The Dudley Lions Club will hold its 18th annual car show at the Mapfre/Commerce Insurance Co. on Rt. 16, Webster. Registration from 7 a.m. to noon. Trophies at 3:30. Spectators admitted at 9 a.m.. $3 for adults; kids 10 and younger admitted free. Rain date Oct. 21.
Sun. Oct. 14
Fun Walk
A Follow the 50 Family and Friends Fun Walk will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsors include the Northeast District Department of Health, the YMCA and Day Kimball.
Sat. Oct. 20
Harvest Fair
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present its annual Harvest Fair and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of the Putnam Pumpkin Festival. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 928-4405.
Fri. Oct. 26
Halloween Stroll
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present its annual Halloween Stroll from 5 to 7 p.m. as part of the Putnam Halloween Celebration downtown. 928-4405.
Sat. Nov. 3
Roast Beef
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a roast beef supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Fall Craft
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Organization will hold its fall craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors wanted. 487-5122.
Thur. Nov. 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a "Don't be Alone on Thanksgiving" dinner in the church dining room. Freewill offering. Reservations required: 928-4405.
Fri. Nov. 23
Craft Show
FOSTER --- The 20th Annual Christmas in the Valley Holiday Craft Show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Foster Country Club. Free. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.