Wed. June 10

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “The Beauty of Nature’s Bounty” art exhibit through June 21 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 928-4948.

 

Fun Runs

THOMPSON --- The Wednesday Fun runs will be held at the West Thompson Dam through Sept. 16. The runs/walks start at 6:15. All welcome.

 

‘Touring’ Exhibit

WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s new exhibit “Touring New England, 1820 – 1970” opens today and runs through Oct. 15 at  Roseland Cottage, in the Carriage Barn. It explores why the region’s natural and built environments have been tourist destinations for centuries. The exhibit touches on the distinct characteristics of each New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  Free.

 

Thur. June 11

Senior Fair

N. GROSVENORDALE ---  TEEG will offer a health & wellness fair for seniors from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at TEEG on Thatcher Road. .A variety of health and wellness vendors, who serve the senior community, will be available to discuss programming, provide live demos and perform health screenings. Free. All welcome. Light refreshments will be available.

 

Fri. June 12

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The Friends of Camp Quinebaug will hold a golf tournament at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefits  Camp Quinebaug to fund summer camp staffing and programming which holds a special place in the hearts of campers.  Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

'Man to Dinner'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at 7:30 p.m. June 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. June 14 and 21. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. June 13

Tag Sale

WOODSTOCK --- The third annual Town-Wide Tag Sale will be held today. All Woodstock residents, businesses and organizations are welcome to take part. $10 registration fee to place your location on the tag sale map which will be available for the public to purchase. Registration deadline is May 22. www.woodstockct.gov

 

Particle Accelerator Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The 9th annual Particle Accelerator fund-raiser will be held June 13. Sponsorships/donations welcome.   860-928-3422

 

Steeplechase Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP) will be hosting a Steeplechase Bike Ride Fund-raiser starting at Christ Episcopal Church in Pomfret. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and riders may begin at 8. Three routes. Donation, early registration by June 2, $30 single, or $50 Family-more than 2, $40 single or $65 family after June 2. Helmets a must. (860) 617-9757.

 

Yard Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church in Brooklyn at the intersection of routes 169 and 6,  is having a big yard sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain date is June 20.

 

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will open the one-room Green District Schoolhouse on South Canterbury Road (Rt. 169) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s part of Connecticut Open House Day. Free. Local artists will be painting there too, weather permitting. canterburyhistorical.org/?event=visit-our-one-room-green-district-schoolhouse-on-connecticut-open-house-day 

 

Sun. June 14

Acorn Adventure

STURBRIDGE --- The last Green Valley Ranger Marcy's Acorn Adventure, “Tadpole Leg Arrival Celebration” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sturbridge Leadmine Mountain Conservation Land 10 Shattuck Rd. Free. 860-774-3300, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Paddle for Cure

DANIELSON --- The fifth annual Paddle for a Cure presented at 10 a.m. by Blue Pine Outdoors will be held at 10 a.m. at Greenway Drive, Brooklyn. Benefits the DKH Oncology Department. 774-6010.

 

Flag Day

PUTNAM --- A Flag Day event will be held at 1 p.m. in Rotary Park.

 

Wed. June 17

Golf Tourney

THOMPSON --- The 27th annual Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce golf invitational will be begin with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. at Quinnatisset Country Club. 

 

Movies

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will present Movies at the Putnam library with “Boy in the Striped Pajamas” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and “Lie is Beautiful” from 6 to 8 p.m. 

 

Thur. June 18

Garden Party

POMFRET --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its 16th Annual Owl Garden Party at 6 p.m. Check www.ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret for updates. 

 

Fri. June 19

Polish Festival

WEBSTER --- The 42nd annual St. Joseph's Polish Festival will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. June 19, from noon to 11 p.m. June 20 nad from noon to 4 p.m. June 21 at the St. Joseph grounds on Whitcomb Street.

 

Twilight Concert

WOODSTOCK --- The first Twilight Concert of the season at Roseland Cottage will be at 7 p.m. , featuring Beck n’ Call unique blend of Americana, blues, and retro pop. Bring a picnic. Co-sponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. Free.

 

Tues. June 23

Music Series

WOODSTOCK --- The NAHACO Summer Sing Jam Music Series begins today and will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 25 at Eastford/Woodstock Nahaco Park, 305 Crystal Pond Rd. Woodstock  (Weeks Rd in Eastford). Free. All ages. Favorite song sharing; Acoustic instrument jamming; Rustic lakeside listening. Info: ‘This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.’ 860-974-0197.

 

Wed. June 24

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Lunch with Friends”, followed by a presentation from Dione Longley, co-author of Heroes for All Time: Connecticut’s Civil War Soldiers Tell Their Stories from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.. This book is rich with photos and writings from soldiers, doctors and nurses, families, and volunteers, offering vivid first-hand accounts of battles and camp life. The light lunch and program are sponsored by the Friends of Pomfret Public Library. Registration is required atwww.pomfretlibrary.org or 860-928-3475.

 

Thur. June 25

'Broadway Live 2015'

PUTNAM --- Broadway Live Productions/THOMASDORAN & company will present "Broadway Live ... 2015" at 8 p.m. June 25, 26 and 27 and at 2 p.m. June 27 and 28 at the Bradley Playhouse.