Wed. July 2
Photo Exhibit
PUTNAM --- An exhibit of photographs by Carmine Angeloni is now on view until September in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex. For more info: putnamCtArtsCouncil.com.
Thur. July 3
Food Share
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse's Food Share starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs until 11 at the Farmer Market Pavilion off Kennedy Drive. All are welcome. Drive-through.
Fri. July 4
Happy Birthday, USA!
Fourth of July Jamboree
WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church's 4th of July Jamboree kicks off at 9 a.m. with plenty of music, food, and more. The jamboree started in 1957. The parade starts at 1.
Sat. July 5
Concert, Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present a free concert followed by fireworks around Rotary Park. First will be the concert with wildly popular and dynamic rock cover band Roc-Kin’ from 7 to 9 p.m. And then the fireworks start about 9:15. Rain date – Sunday July 13. All free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Freedom Fest
PUTNAM --- The Albert Breault VFW Post 1523 and its Auxiliary will present its fourth annual Freedom Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the green next to St. Mary Church and in the post across the street. It’s a free family friendly event that includes dunk tank, bounce house, face painting, video games, portable arcade, yard games and programs that the post supports in the community. Free food and drinks. Information on Cub Scout Pack 21 available, too. There will also be bingo at the Post Hall (small fee). Afterwards the Town of Putnam will host a concert from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park and then fireworks.
Sun. July 6
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
Tues. July 8
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. All welcome.
Sat. July 12
Elks Anniversary
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Elks Lodge 574 will be celebrating its 125 Anniversary from noon to 3 p.m. with a Community Day at the Lodge on Edmond Street. All welcome.
Can, Bottle Drive
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is holding a Can and Bottle Drive from noon to 3 p.m. at the shelter, 74 School St. Please separate 2-liter bottles. Pet food and donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated. For more info or to make a monetary donation: 860-315-1228.
Sat. July 19
Al Fresco – River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present “Al Fresco Chicago Total Access (a Chicago tribute band) at 7 p.m. at the bandstand at Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8:30 p.m. Free.
Mon. July 21
Meditation
THOMPSON --- The Quiet Corner Mindful Meditation group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Thompson Public Library. Free. Beginners are welcome; no meditation experience necessary.
Sat. Aug. 9
Concert-River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Ed Peabody & the Big Blue Thang from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the bandstand at Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8. FREE.
Sun. Aug. 10
Main Street Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present the annual Main Street Car Cruise around downtown and Rotary Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free registration starts at 8 a.m.
Sat. Sept. 13
Fall Festival
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host a Fall Festival at the Recreation Park. This is an old fashioned family fun day with a band, old-fashioned games, pie-eating contest, apple pie contest, food and more! This year's partner is PCS PTO for a Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids Fun run. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Sat. Sept. 27
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Jordan Freeman: Black Revolutionary War Soldier” performed by Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library at 3 p.m. at the Old Town House.
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