Thur. Aug. 16
3rd Thursday
WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Free parking, free admittance (donations accepted), free, live entertainment!
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at United Services, Inc. on Rt. 12. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature’s Inspiration,” a photography exhibit by Aaron Bourque and Deborah Eccleston, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Fri Aug. 17
'Music Man'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 19. $21 and $24. 860-928-7887.
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company 63 on Hartford Pike. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sat. Aug. 18
Book Sale
WOODSTOCK --- A Book and Tag Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the PAWS shelter at 240 Rt. 171. Benefits: PAWS Cat Shelter. This day PAWS will also be participating in “NBC Clear the Shelters” with adoption hours open until 5 p.m.
Bottle Drive
CANTERBURY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Canterbury Cones on Rt. 169. Dry cat food needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
'Music Man'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 19. $21 and $24. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Aug. 19
Duck Race
PUTNAM --- The Arc QV Duck Race will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Rotary Park. www.qvarc.org.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
'Music Man'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Music Man” at 2 p.m. Aug. 19. $21 and $24. 860-928-7887.
Fund-raiser Golf
PUTNAM --- The Ovarian Cancer Research fund-raiser golf tournament will be held at Connecticut National Golf Course. Registration is from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 1 p.m. shotgun start and dinner is at 6:15. The event is in honor of Cynthia Johnson. Entry cutoff is Aug. 1. Benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. 508-612-2946.
Prayer Service
PUTNAM --- Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Philip’s Church on Grove Street. Prayer teams will be available. Includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. 860-928-3510.
Mon. Aug. 20
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.
Tues. Aug. 21
Blood Drive
S. WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Fire Bungay Brigade on Rt. 171. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sat. Aug. 25
Triathlon
PLAINFIELD --- The eighth annual “Give It a Tri” Triathlon, co-sponsored by Day Kimball Healthcare and Hale YMCA, will begin at 8 a.m. at Moosup Pond. To sign up for the fund-raiser relay, go to: daykimball.org/triathlon
Nature Program
POMFRET --- 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 CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. To register and for list of materials, call: 860-928-4948.
Acorn Adventure
ASHFORD --- Acorn Adventure – Pixie Village Hike will be held at 10 a.m. at the Natchaug State Forest Parking Area on Iron Mine Lane, off Rt. 89. Half mile hike with The Last Green Valley’s Chief Ranger Bill Reid into Pixie Falls. This hike is suitable for little legs who can make it a half-mile into the falls and then back out. Not stroller friendly. 860-774-3300. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.
Sun. Aug. 26
Tastes of the Valley
STURBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley’s Tastes of the Valley fund-raiser will begin at 4 p.m. at The Publick House, Sturbridge. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thelastgreenvalley.org or by calling 860-774-3300. The evening starts with a social hour featuring local wines, beers and beverages, as well as appetizers prepared by area chefs utilizing products farmed in the 35 towns of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. A multi-course, sit-down, farm-to-table dinner follows. Dessert buffet and live auction follows. Call 860-774-3300 for more information.
Thur. Aug. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host an “Evening Nighthawk Watch & Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will host a trivia challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Bradley Playhouse.
Fri. Aug. 31
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sun. Sept. 2
Fund-raiser Sunflowers
POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169 on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. This free event features hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, face painting and balloon animals. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs. 860-774-2020.
Fri. Sept. 7
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- Native American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Sat. Sept. 8
River Fire
PUTNAM --- River Fire will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.
Concert
PUTNAM --- Wooden Horse will play in concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. Bring blanket or lawn chair.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
TEEG Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- TEEG’s 7th annual Wheels for Meals Ride to Feed Kids will be held starting at the TEEG building on Thatcher Road. There are 15-, 35- and 60-mile rides and a new 1-mile donation walk starting at 10 a.m. $40 registration fee. 860-923-3458.
Open-Air Market
CANTERBURY --- The annual Open Air Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Finn Hall on Rt. 169. Vendors wanted. Call: 860-608-7877.
Sun. Sept. 9
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- Savor the Flavor – Food Festival “Bacon” will take place today. Music by Chicago Total Access from noon to 3 p.m.
Sat. Sept. 15
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Sept. 16
Fund-raiser Race
DAYVILLE --- The 7th annual NOW Road Race and Walk will be held at Alexander's Lake. It is a fund-raiser for NOW. For registration and more information go to: www.nowinmotion.org
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Fall Guided Poetry Walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Meet in parking lot. Free for CAS members; $5 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Wed. Sept. 19
Golf Tourney
DANIELSON --- The 26th QVCC Foundation Golf Tournament at CT National Golf Course will be held today. . To sponsor or register your team call 860-932-4063. No event day registrations. Benefits local students at QVCC.
Fund-raiser Dining
DAYVILLE --- Dining for a Cause will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pub99 in Killingly Common to benefit PAWS Cat Shelter. Pub99. Drawings planned --- get your drawing flyer will be posted on PAWS FB page or at Paws Cat Shelter, on Rt. 171, Woodstock.
Thur. Sept. 20
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Meet in parking lot. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Sept. 22
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- Positively Pomfret Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Park on Rt. 97. Vendors sought: Visit www.pomfretct.gov/recreation for a form.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Sept. 23
Day of Peace
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council (GPIC) will be holding its annual International Day of Peace event at 2 p.m. at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Auditorium on Church Street. Entrance is in the rear of the building. The "traveling" Peace Pole will be present (looking for a new home for next Year). Address by Pastor Charles F. Seivard of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in N. Grosvenordale. All welcome. 860- 455-8144.
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