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Wed. Sept. 11
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 --- “Inspired by Nature “ is the new show presented by the Northeastern CT Art Guild at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center through Sept. 30. Artists reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Sept. 13
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169 will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Refreshments provided.
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- The 42nd annual Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at the St. Mary Church of the Visitation on Providence Street.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Dr. Matthew Warshauer speaking on "Connecticut in the Civil War" at the Community Room of the Town Hall. Follows 7 p.m. business session. Refreshments .All welcome.
Sat. Sept. 14
Agriculture Faire
EASTFORD – The annual Agriculture Faire will be held on the Green at the Ivy Glenn from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The free event will include farm animals, games for children, a farmers market, and agricultural displays. Table space is available. The Ag Faire is sponsored by the Eastford Agriculture Committee. All are welcome!
Naturally Art Fest
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present Naturally Art! Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center. Benefits the center. $5. Workshops also available for fee. Preregistration for workshops suggested: 860-928-4948.
Book Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will hold a book and tag sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the Library Community Center on Rt. 12. Donations of hard cover and paperback books gladly accepted. No book donations after noon Sept. 13. Individually wrapped baked good donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 and the morning of the sale.
Old Home Day
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Old Home Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Canterbury Green. Music, traditional crafts and trades, re-enactors, food and more. Free admission and parking. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org/event
Sun. Sept. 15
Race/Walk
DAYVILLE --- The annual Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) 3.5ish Race/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. starting from the Byrnes Insurance Agency. www.nowinmotion.org.
Bark for Life
BROOKLYN --- The Citizens National Bank will present the Bark for Life 2013 event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Registration, Opening ceremony, Blessing of the dogs, Contests, Music, Canine demonstrations, Vendor shopping, Entertainment, Food and Fun! Pre-Registration - $10 - prior to 9/13 (= one person/one dog); Registration - $15 from 9/14 thru 9/15 (= one person/one dog); Entry Fee - $5 - Participants without a dog (12 and under free). 928-7921.
Roots Fund-raiser
STORRS --- The Roots of Development Fifth Annual Bicycle Ride and Walk for Haiti will be held at E.O. Smith High School. For more info, to sign up, www.rootsride.org.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. $8. 923-2967.
Tues. Sept. 17
Substance Abuse Program
WILLIMANTIC --- Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse will present a speaker on Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDS) at 7 p.m. in the Betty Tipton Room, Student Center, at Eastern Connecticut State University. Speaker from the Taylor Hooton Foundation, a nationally recognized organization on the subject. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wed. Sept. 18
Senior Fitness
POMFRET --- The Senior Fitness Program at the Pomfret Senior Center will be held Wednesdays at 9 a.m. starting Sept. 18 for eight weeks. Free for seniors in Pomfret and surrounding towns. 860-753-0613.
Ice Cream
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present an Ice Cream Social for Senior Citizens at 12:15 p.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Preregistration required: 860-923-9440. Open to all, age 60 and older.
Thur. Sept. 19
Genealogy Seminar
TOLLAND --- “Genealogy on the Internet” will be the topic of a free public seminar offered by the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut at 7 p.m. in its library in the Old County Courthouse. To register, call 860-623-8721
DAR Meeting
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR will meet at 1 p.m. at the Palmer Homestead – DAR Chapter house at 36 Wolf Den Road. The chapter will be discussing the Constitution. For more info call 974-3032.
Fri. Sept. 20
Taste for NOW
POMFRET CENTER --- The 2nd annual “A Taste for NOW, A Taste for Life” fund-raiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Elsinore Mansion on Deerfield Road. $60. Provides financial assistance and opportunities to over 1000 children annually. www.nowinmotion.org
Sat. Sept. 21
Turkey Dinner
POMFRET ---A Turkey Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Christ Church to benefit local food banks. $10 for adults; $6 for children under 12 and are available from the church office (860) 928-7026 or at the door. 4:30-5:30 Take Out.