Wed. June 27
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Nature Photography by Aaron Bourque & Deborah Eccleston through the end of July at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free admission. 860-928-4948.
Thur. June 28
Story Time
POMFRET – The Pomfret Public Library will present a Dance Party Story Time with music, crafts and dancing with the bubble machine at 10:30 a.m.
Mandala CD Art
POMFRET – The Pomfret Public Library will present Tweens and Teens can make a beautiful Mandala using a discarded CD and some nail polish & Sharpies at 12:30 p.m.
Prudence Crandall Film
POMFRET – The Pomfret Public Library will present a showing of the documentary film, Prudence Crandall: Voice of Conviction” at 7 p.m. at Old Town House. Sponsored by Friends of Pomfret Public Library.
Fri. June 29
Buddy Holly
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present Buddy, the Concert at 7:30 p.m. June 29 and 30. $22. 860-928-7887.
Sun. July 1
Fireworks, Concert
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Fireworks Display and Concert will begin with a concert by Juice Box at 7:15 p.m. at Rotary Park, followed by fireworks at 9:15/dusk. Rain date July 8.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Trail Wood Poetry Reading” from 2 to 4 p.m. July 1 and 2 at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring a copy of your favorite poem and share it. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Mon. July 2
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Wed. July 4
Happy Birthday, USA!
Parade
WILLIMANTIC --- The 33rd annual WILI July 4th “Boom Box Parade begins at 11 a.m. at Jillson Square in downtown Willimantic.
Fri. July 6
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- French Canadian-American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Sat. July 7
Statue Visits
PUTNAM --- The World Apostolate of Fatima will bring its United Nations Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to St. Mary Church of the Visitation, from 3 to 6 p.m. Sponsored by Putnam’s Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus, the program will start with a prayer service at 3 at the Putnam Deanery Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, in the St. Mary’s Parish Center, behind the church. At 3:45 p.m., the statue will be processed into the church by Knights for the 4 p. m. Vigil Mass. Rosary follows.
Sun. July 8
Tag Sale
PUTNAM --- B'nai Shalom to hold its Annual Tag Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the synagogue at 125 Church St, (across from Town Hall). Donations are still being accepted. 860-928-5409.
Wed. July 11
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Getting the Most Out of Your Point & Shoot Camera/Digital Phone” at 6:30 p.m. July 11 or 2 p.m. July 14 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Register at 860-928-4948.
Thur. July 12
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Evening Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. July 14
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. For list of materials and to register: 860-928-4948.
Wed. July 18
Rug Exhibit
DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Northern Teachers’ Workshop rug exhibition will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College Auditorium. Free admission.
Thur. July 19
Street Fest
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street.
Sat. July 21
al Fresco/River Fire
PUTNAM --- Country Lovin’ al fresco will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. River Fire follows from 8:30 to 1 p.m. Rain date July 22. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Sun. July 22
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Summer Writing Workshop” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring notebook and pencil. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Tues. July 24
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Trail wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. Meet at Trail Wood parking lot on Kenyon Road. Bring a copy of your favorite poem and share it. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Wed. July 25
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Close-up Photography” at 6:30 p.m. July 25 or at 2 p.m. July 28 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. Aug. 3
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- Greek-American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Sat. Aug. 11
Race/Walk
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare’s annual Walk & Race for the NECT Cancer Fund will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Black Dog Bar and Grille on Park Road. To register for the event visit www.daykimball.org/CancerFundRun or call the Day Kimball Healthcare Development Office at (860) 928-7141.
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present River Fire at Rotary Park from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Concert
PUTNAM --- Eric Genius, inspirational pianist will entertain from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rotary Park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Sun. Aug. 12
Duck Race
PUTNAM --- The Arc QV Duck Race will be held today at Rotary Park. www.qvarc.org.
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