Wed. June 29

Fun Runs

W. THOMPSON --- The long-standing 5K summer fun runs, founded originally by Bobby Mayer, takes place every Wednesday until mid-September. Combination of rough pavement and gravel roads. Free. Park and meet at the Ravenelle Rd parking lot. Runners will walk toward the starting line from the lot around 6 and the run will start promptly at 6:15. Newcomers are advised to arrive earlier to get a course description. Info: Martin This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Thur. June 30

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Thursday Farmers Market is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Thursday through Oct. 27.

 

Fri. July 1

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown.

 

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library and Abington Society Library will sponsor an event, “Catfeather Art & Music presents Civil War Songs by Rick Spencer,” at 7 p.m. in the Pomfret Library. 860-928-3475.

 

Sat. July 2

Fireworks

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Fireworks Display and Concert will be held at the Putnam Rotary Park. Souls on Fire concert at 7:15. Fireworks at 9:15/dusk. Bring blanket or lawn chairs.

 

Cars of Summer

WORCESTER --- The Cars of Summer will be held July 2-4 at Green Hill Park. www.carsofsummer.com

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Woodlands (Boston Hollow)" from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for members; $15 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Saturdays through Oct. 29.

 

Mon. July 4

Happy Birthday, America

 

Canterbury Parade

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury 4th of July Parade starts with lineups at 9 a.m. at the Baldwin School on Rt. 14 and step off at 10. Family Fun Event follows at the Town Hall.  The Parade Committee is looking for vendors for the event (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and there is no charge for the vendors. 860-546-9821.

 

Jamboree

E. WOODSTOCK --- The 60th annual Jamboree will be held on the East Woodstock Common.  The Book Tent, Attic Treasures and Coffee & Donuts will be available beginning at 9 a.m.  Other booths will be open by 11..  Final activities will take place at 5:30 p.m.  Register for Horseshoes at 11 a.m., Chicken BBQ begins at 11:30. Parade at 1 p.m.  Live entertainment, food booths,  games and more.  Bring lawn chairs.  Free parking and admission.   

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The NECT Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 24 at the Riverview Pavilion off Kennedy Drive.

 

Boom Box Parade

WILLIMANTIC --- The 31st annual WILI July 4 Boom Box Parade begins at 11 a.m. at Jillson Square, downtown. 860-456-1111

 

Tues. July 5

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Tai Chi from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free but donations welcome. Area seniors welcome. 928-7459

 

Wed. July 6

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Walking  Club along the Airline Trail at 10:15 a.m. Area seniors welcome. 928-7459.

 

Thur. July 7

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Yoga at 1 p.m. Area seniors welcome. 928-7459.

 

Concert

THOMPSON --- The Creation Church on West Thompson Road will present California Baptist University's vocal ensemble Hope at 7 p.m.  923-9979.

 

Sat. July 9

Encampment

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Battle of Wilson Creek – the Fall of General Lyon Reenactment” from 10 to 5 p.m. July 9 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 10 at Daffodil Hill Farm on Harrisville Road. Families welcome. Free admission.

 

Acorn Adventures

LEBANON ---  The LGV Ranger Marcy’s July Acorn Adventures will include present an historic walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Lebanon Historical Society Museum on Rt. 87: “Lebanon CT.Celebrate Independence!” Walk in George Washington’s footsteps as we march, and then tell what we know & like about the 4th of July. The museum invites us for a FREE visit, with a children’s room filled with historic outfits, a tent to pitch, a toy musket to shoot and more.

 

Sun. July 10

Yard Sale

PUTNAM --- A Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at B'nai Shalom, 125 Church St., (across from Town Hall). Rain or shine.