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. 

 

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. 8

'Wizard of Oz'

PUTNAM ---  The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 9, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 10 and 17 at the playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44). Tickets are $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.

 

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. 

 

'Wizard of Oz'

PUTNAM ---  The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 10 and 17 at the playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44). Tickets are $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.

 

Murder Mystery

OXFORD, Mass. --- The Oxford Community Youth Theater Group will present "Murder Mystery" at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 and at 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at the First Congregational Church of Oxford. Prices vary and will be sold at the door. 508-987-2211.

 

Storytelling

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

 

Sun. Aug. 10

Car Cruise

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam presents the Main Street Car Cruise from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cruise includes cars, motorcycle stuntman, rolling burnouts, Diesel Truck tug-of-war, jet-ski demonstrations, a Dyno-trailer. The Arc Rubber Duck Race begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Bridge Street Bridge. Rain date is Aug. 17. www.mainstreetcarcruise.org.

 

Summer Fest

WOODSTOCK --- The 10th annual Summer Fest fund-raiser with a buffet and live entertainment will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Inn at Woodstock Hill. Tickets are $55 each with advanced reservation. Tickets sold fewer than 3 days before the event are $65. $12 from each ticket sale will be donated to children’s treatment and supportive programs at the United Services Center for Autism. Tickets:  860-928-0528 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

'Wizard of Oz'

PUTNAM ---  The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 10 and 17 at the playhouse on Front Street (Rt. 44). Tickets are $21 and $18. 860-928-7887.

 

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. 

 

Open House

EASTFORD --- His Oaks Community Jamboree, a His Oaks Ministry event, will present an open house, chicken BBQ and tag sale from noon to 5 p.m. at the ministry at 147 Union Road. Free fund-raiser. Tag sale donations wanted. 203-848-4706.

 

Tues. Aug. 12

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center building will be used as the voting location for the Republican Primary. At noon seniors are invited to TEEG in Thompson for a BBQ lunch. At 12:30 p.m. Aug. 13 the center will present the movie “How to Train your Dragon.” Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome.

 

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 23rd 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.

 

Give Away

PUTNAM --- the Hope Community Church's Annual Clothing Give Away will from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 25 Kennedy Drive. They will also be giving away school supplies while they last.

 

Storytelling

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

 

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.  

 

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 or eat in the firehouse. $10. 974-0256.

 

Kids Trivia 

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society on Town House Drive will present Kids Trivia for grades one through five and grades six through nine at 2 p.m. Prizes, light refreshments. No charge. 963-0292.

 

Tues. Aug. 19

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present Learn at Lunch at noon Aug. 19, followed by “Roots of Rock & Roll.” Trivia with John Carter will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 20, followed by dominos and other games. Seniors from surrounding towns welcome.

 

Sat. Aug. 23

Storytelling

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