Wed. July 30

Fun Run

W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Air and Water, Space and Time," a drawings exhibit by George Jacobi, through Aug. 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948.

 

Fri. Aug. 1

'Les Miserables'

WOODSTOCK --- “Les Miserables” will be presented Aug. 1, 2 and 3 at the Hyde Cultural Center to benefit Day Kimball Healthcare, QVCC Foundation and TNECT at the Bradley Playhouse.  Tickets at WINY or the Bradley Playhouse or at lesmisatthehyde.com

 

Sat. Aug. 2

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford, U.C.C. on Main Street will hold a Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 and Sept. 6. Reservations accepted. No food vendors. Rain dates Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. 508-987-2211.

 

Storytelling

THOMPSON --- Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will present Native American Storytelling from 5 to 6  p.m. Aug. 2, 9, 16, and 23 at Phelp’s Pond on Main Street. Also crafts. All welcome.

 

Tues. Aug. 5

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET CENTER --- the Pomfret Seniors will offer bingo for fun at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and dominos and games at noon Aug. 6 at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Surrounding town seniors welcome.

 

Senior Lunch

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be having a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center, Rt. 44. All Pomfret seniors 50 and over are welcome.

 

Wed. Aug. 6

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Sat. Aug. 9

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Invasive Plant Identification Walk" at 9 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Sun. Aug. 10

Car Cruise

PUTNAM --- The Annual Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Putnam. Registration at 8 a.m.  Rain date Aug. 17. www.mainstreetcarcruise.org.

 

Duck Race

PUTNAM --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley will hold its annual Rubber Duckie Race at Rotary Park.  Duck adoption tickets are available at local business or through a member or employee of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.  $5.  860-774-2827.

 

Nature Program 

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Second Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to members; $5 for nonmembers.  928-4948. 

 

Thur. Aug. 14

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bugs with Ben" from 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Wear comfortable shoes. For families. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Sat. Aug. 16

Steeple Chase

WILLIMANTIC --- Perception Programs and the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) will host the fund-raiser 23nd Annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour in Mansfield. Preregister at www.perceptionprograms.org, active.com, bikereg.com, or by calling Ruth Gordon at 860-450-7122. Steeple Chase sponsors and donors should contact Ruth directly.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Colors of Nature," a mixed media exhibit by the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild, through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 17.  

 

Thur. Aug. 28

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Sat. Aug. 30

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Nighthawk Watch" at 5 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  Bring binoculars. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Fri. Sept. 12

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- The 43rd annual St. Mary Parish Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 12, 13 and 14. 

 

Sat. Sept. 13

Bark for Life

BROOKLYN --- The Bark for Life fund-raiser for dogs with cancer will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Citizens National Bank. To register, call 860-928-7921.

 

Sun. Sept. 14

Taste of Valley

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will hold its annual Tastes of the Valley 2014 fund-raiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. $65.  (860) 774-3300

 

 

Ongoing

Farmers Market

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.