Wed. Sept. 5
Exhibit
The Spirol Gallery at Quinebaug Valley Community College will present Art Meets Engineering through Sept. 30. The opening reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 13.
Thur. Sept. 6
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. 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.
Tori Market
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold its annual Tori Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the society building on N. Canterbury Road. Free. Handicapped accessible. 860-546-6671
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.
Fund-raiser BBQ
PUTNAM --- The PAWS Cat Shelter fund-raiser chicken BBQ will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on Providence Street. Drawings, bake sales. $10. Tickets available at the K of C in Putnam, Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam or Danielson, and at PAWS Cat Shelter on Rt. 171 in Woodstock.
Mon. Sept. 10
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.
Quilting Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present Zen Quilting by Pat Ferguson through Sept. 26. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Tues. Sept. 11
Computer Class
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present a free basic computer classes starting Sept. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. Online at the Thompson Library class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct 1 and from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 2. Register at
Wed. Sept. 12
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the YMCA off Kennedy Drive. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Fri Sept. 14
Blood Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the S. Woodstock Baptist Church on Roseland Park Road, 1-800 RED CROSS.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Jill Fritzsche with ‘The Fun of Collecting --- What’s Your Passion?” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room of the Canterbury Town Hall. Free. All welcome.
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.
Bottle/Can Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Killingly Town Garage on Rt. 12. Dry cat food needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Benefit Races
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Recreation Commission and The Marilyn T. Krom Foundation are sponsoring two races to benefit three families in Eastford’s 5k and Kids Fun Run, starting at 10 a.m. at the Eastford Town Office Building. One of the families that will benefit is the Lincoln Budd family. Budd is in renal failure and needs a kidney. His best chance for a match is from a person with type B or type O blood. But even if you don’t have one of those blood types, you can ask about paired kidney donation. To register, go to runsignup.com. For info call 860-933-8012.
Hike for Hope
DAYVILLE --- Hike for Hope fund-raiser, sponsored by Christopher Heights, will be held starting at 8 a.m. at Owen Bell Park. Funds go to NECT Cancer Fund at DKH. 860-428-0934.
Comedy
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “New England Comedy All Stars” at 7:30 p.m. $22. Suggested audience 18 and older. 860-928-7887.
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.
Tues. Sept. 18
Red Sox History
POMFRET --- Sportswriter Mike Shalin will present images from his book “The Hometown Team: 4 Decades of Boston Red Sox Photography,” at 7 p.m. at Old Town House, Town House Rd. Sponsored by Pomfret Public Library, pomfretlibrary.org.
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.
Sat. Sept. 29
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. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bull Hill Bird Walk at 8 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
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