Wed. July 1

Photo Walk

POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a nature photography walk from 4 to 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. Free to CAS members; $5 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

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.

 

Fri. July 3

Display

PUTNAM --- On First Friday, the Aspinock Historical Society will present a display of WWII memorabilia, plus see “Putnam on the Home Front” pictures and stories at the Congregational Church of Putnam. 

 

First Friday

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Putnam. This month the theme is WWII and the 1940s.

 

Whip-poor-will Walk

POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Whip-poor-will Walk at 8:45 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. Bring small flashlight or headlamp. In case of rain, it will be rescheduled. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Preregister: 860-928-4948

 

Sat. July 4

Happy 4th of July!

 

Jamboree

E. WOODSTOCK --- The 59th annual Jamboree will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Woodstock Common.  Attic Treasures. Books. & Silent Auction will open at 9.  Register for the Pinewood Derby and Horseshoes at 11.  Chicken barbecue begins at 11:30 and lasts until the last bite is gone. Parade steps off at 1.  Live entertainment and food  www.ewcchurch.org

 

Parade

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury 4th of July Parade and Family Fun Event starts with participants forming up at the Baldwin School at 9 a.m. Parade steps off at 10 and follows Rt. 14 to the Canterbury Town Hall/Community Center.  After the parade, stay for food, entertainment, and family fun.  Rain or shine.

 

Sun. July 5

Worship

BROOKLYN --- The Old Trinity Episcopal Church will be open to the public at 10 a.m. for worship and celebration of America’s independence. It is the oldest Episcopal Church still in use in the state. It is at the intersection of routes 6 and 169. 

 

Quasset School Open

WOODSTOCK --- Quasset School on Frog Pond Road will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays in July and August.

 

Tues. July 7

Music Series

WOODSTOCK --- The NAHACO Summer Sing Jam Music Series begins today and will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on 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.

 

Thur. July 9

Bird Walk

POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a bird walk at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Fri. July 10

'Pippi Longstockings'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "Pippi Longstockings" at 7 p.m. July 10 and at 2 p.m. July 11 and 12 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

Concert

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert with Ed Foreman Orchestra at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 

 

Sat. July 11

Fireworks

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Fireworks Display and Concert will start with a concert at 7:15 p.m. at Rotary Park. The fireworks display will start at 9:15/dusk. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Rain date July 12. 

 

Sun. July 12

Nature Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $3 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Mon. July 13

Golf Classic

PUTNAM --- The 31st Annual Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic will be held at Quinnatisset and Connecticut National Country clubs. Benefits the Day Kimball Healthcare annual appeal initiatives. 860-928-7141.

 

Wed. July 15

Summer Supper

DAYVILLE --- Killingly Grange No. 112 on Hartford Pike and Dog Hill Road will hold a Summer Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12. 

 

Sat. July 18

‘Britishmania’

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present “Britishmania al Fresco: at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park Bandstand. Rain date is July 19. River Fire is from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free.

 

River Fire 

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present River Fire from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. 

 

Sun. July 19

Rummage Sale

PUTNAM --- B'nai Shalom on Church Street will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. No food or drink in the building.

 

Wed. July 22

Artisan Day

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market will hold an Artisan Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive.

 

Fri. July 24

Movies

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will present Movies at the Putnam library with “Sands of Iwo Jima” from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and “Von Ryan’s Express” from 3 to 5 p.m.

 

Concert

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert with “Grown Your Own Band” at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 

 

Sun. July 26

Writing Workshop

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Summer Writing Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring notebook, pen. $10 for members; $20 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Tues. July 28

Bird Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Genealogy Workshop

TOLLAND --- The French Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut will offer free genealogy software use workshops from 2 to 4 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 25 and from 7 to 9 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 27 at the FCGSC Library on Tolland Green. Free but call for reservation: 860-872-2597.