- Details
- Category: Current Issue
Wed. Aug. 14
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.
Thur. Aug. 15
Seminar
WATERFORD --- CorePlus Federal Credit Union will host a seminar on home mortgage refinancing options at CorePlus, 40 Boston Post Road. Registration and snacks are at 5:30 and the seminar and Q&A are from 6 to 7. Free. All welcome. RSVP: 860-886-0576
Luau
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present a luau with limbo, dancing and refreshments from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lion's Club Bandstand in Riverside Park. Free. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets. www.thompsonrec.org
Fri. Aug. 16
'Anything Goes'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Anything Goes" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at the playhouse on Front Street. $21 for adults; $18 for seniors and students. 928-7887 or www.thebradleyplayhouse.org
Sat. Aug. 17
Backpack-Movie
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a school backpack giveaway and a movie on the church lawn. Backpack distribution is at 7:30 and the movie is at 8. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.
Giveaway
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church's (on Kennedy Drive) Annual Clothing Giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also, free school supplies while supplies last.
Chicken BBQ
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. will hold its annual chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. at the firehouse. Drive through service offered or eat in the firehouse. $10 per dinner. 974-0256.
Storytelling
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Native American Storytelling With Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Phelp's Pond on Main Street. Free. All welcome. www.thompsonrec.org
Wed. Aug. 21
Ice Cream
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present an ice cream social for senior citizens at 12:15 p.m. Free to residents and nonresidents age 60 and older. Pre-register at 923-9440.
Sat. Aug. 24
Storytelling
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Native American Storytelling With Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Phelp's Pond on Main Street. Free. All welcome. www.thompsonrec.org
Sun. Aug. 25
Wine Fund-raiser
PLAINFIELD --- The Deborah Avery Putnam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Plainfield, will be holding a Wine Tasting Fund-raiser from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nickle Creek Vineyard, Foster, RI. 860-428-0882
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Bond Brothers Entertainment will sponsor “Evening in the Park” from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roseland Park. Eight to the Bar will be performing. Free. All welcome.
Fri. Sept. 6
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Sept. 7
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Family Day and River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Re-enactment
POMFRET --- A 19th-century Pomfret Civil War Era re-enactment with food and entertainment will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Entertainment by Leslie Sweetnam. A community event celebrating Pomfret's 300th. $10 per person. 860-974-0494.
Sun. Sept. 8
Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- An Evening in the Barn, a fund-raiser for Foundation Good Samaritan in Action, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Golden Lamb. $50 per person. 860-774-4423.
Mon. Sept. 9
Legion Meeting
PUTNAM --- The men and women of The American Legion Mayotte-Viens Post 13, welcome all veterans who have served honorably during wartime to join them at their next meeting at 7 p.m. at the Putnam VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
...