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Wed. May 15
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run starts on May 15 and runs through Sept. 18. The runs, which start at 6:15 p.m., are held on Wednesdays at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-shirt once three events are completed. mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will present "Spring Into Art," an art exhibit, at the Vanilla Bean Cafe the month of May.
Thur. May 16
‘The Apple Tree’
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present “The Apple Tree” at 7 p.m. May 16 and 17 and at 4 p.m. May 19 at the Irwin Black Box theatre at the school. Reservations recommended. 923-9565 ext.22.
Fri. May 17
Glow Golf
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Project Graduation 2013 will hold a Glow Ball Golf Tournament fund-raiser. 8 p.m. start at Woodstock Golf Course. 2 person teams $50 pp). Rain date May 24. Tee Sponsors needed. 860-428-3990.
FunFest 2013
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The St. Joseph Parish Community FunFest 2013 will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. May 17, from noon to 11 p.m. May 18 and from noon to 5 p.m. May 19 at the church on Main Street. Entertainment, food and much more.
Pop-up Gallery
WOODSTOCK --- Windham Arts will present its first monthly Pop-up Gallery of the year from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169. Free. all welcome.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- A retro art exhibit highlighting recycled and repurposed elements, "Flower Power: A Retro Art Exhibition," will be held from May 17 through June 23 at Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes on Rt. 169. A reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. May 17.
Sat. May 18
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- Relay For Life of Northeastern Connecticut will be held May 18 and 19 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.
Music
SCOTLAND --- the Scotland Historical Society will present Music in May, with live music and picnicking, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waldo House. Rain date May 19. Refreshments and light lunch food will also be on sale.
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its annual Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults: $10; Kids 12 and under: $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Sun. May 19
Car Cruise
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will present its fourth annual Car Cruise from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ashford Senior Center on Tremko Lane. For info, call 860-487-5122, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Celebration
WOODSTOCK --- "MISSA GAIA. Earth Mass," a celebration of Mother Earth by Paul Winter, will be performed at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church on Rt. 169. Ted Bradley, will direct 42 singers, many from area choirs, an eight piece jazz ensemble, along with the voices of wolf, whale and loon. Free will offering. Benefits The Last Green Valley.
Wed. May 22
Heifer Meeting
KILLINGLY --- A Community Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Killingly Library for Heifer International. Discover how you can help end poverty and care for the earth. We will be planning our spring and summer events. All welcome. Volunteers needed to assist at display tables during local Farmer’s Markets. 860-377-4563
Thur. May 23
Psychic Medium
WOODSTOCK --- Gary McKinstry, psychic medium, will perform at 7 p.m. in the Woodstock Academy Auditorium. Benefits Woodstock Academy Project Graduation 2013. $20. 774-230-4175.
Sat. May 25
Plant Sale
BROOKLYN --- The UConn Master Gardeners of Windham & Tolland County will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the Windham Extension Center, 139 Wolf Den Road. Benefits educational community projects that the Windham & Tolland Master Gardeners. 774-9600.
Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- The 2013 Breadbox Folk Concert Series wraps up the spring season with the Pomfret Invasion—featuring Sally Rogers, Howie Bursen, and Jeff Davis--performing at 7:30 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Valley Street. $10. Benefits Covenant Soup Kitchen and Emergency Food Pantry. 860-429-4220.
Sun. May 26
Birthday Concert
PUTNAM --- The WINY Birthday Concert will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rotary Park. M-80 Band will entertain. Powered by WINY Radio and the Town of Putnam.
Mon. May 27
Memorial Day Parade
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Memorial Day Parade will begin at the Eastford Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Immediately following the parade, a Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Ivy Glenn Memorial. Memorial services and military salutes will be held at the General Lyon Cemetery at 8:30 a.m. and the Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. All welcome.
Fri. May 31
Comedy
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut Bradley Playhouse will present the comedy,"You Can't Take it With You," at 7:30 p.m. May 31, June 1, 7, 8, 14, and 15 and at 2 p.m. June 2, 9 and 16. $17 and $14. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org. 860-928-7887.
Rotary Golf
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present the Putnam Rotary Club Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Concert
E. WOODSTOCK --- The Quinebaug Valley Singers will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the E. Woodstock Congregational Church. Free. Freewill offering will be collected. Refreshments follow. 508-867-9144.
Sat. June 1
Trail Days
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Trails Committee and Thompson Recreation will host a Connecticut Trails Day Hike from 9 to 11 a.m., rain or shine, starting from the gazebo in Riverside Park. Easy 3.2 mile walk is on flat, handicap-accessible surface wandering through a historic mill village. Free. All welcome. Leashed dogs also welcome. 923-944.