Wed. July 22

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 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.

 

Cultural Festival

PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Convent will hold its annual Cultural Festival and Picnic at the convent on Liberty Highway. It opens with a mass at 11 a.m. Lunch is at noon and there are fun activities, games, food and more. $5 pp; under 12 admitted free.

 

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 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.

 

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 30

Fund-raiser ‘Scoops’

PUTNAM --- The Celebrity Scoops Night at Deary Bros./Mike’s Stand on Intervale Street  will be held at 6 p.m. Rain date Aug. 6. Benefits the Deary Memorial Cancer fund. 

 

Fri. July 31

'Spamalot'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Monty Python's Spamalot at 7:30 p.m. July 31, Aug. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 2, 9 and 16. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Mon. Aug. 3

Movies

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will present Movies at the Putnam library with “The Monuments Men” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and “The Imitation Game” from 6 to 8 p.m. 

 

Fri. Aug. 7

Concert

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert with Yankee Dogs at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.  daykimball.org/deary.

 

Sat. Aug. 8

Commemoration

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will celebrate WWII and its end with a Wall of Remembrance plus items from the various exhibits from throughout the commemoration. At 7 pm. The Little Big Band will perform music from the era. 

 

River Fire 

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

 

Deary Race

PUTNAM --- The 26th annual Deary Memorial Race, Walk and ride will be held at 9 a.m. starting at J.D. Cooper’s Restaurant. Benefits the Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. 

 

Clothing Give-Away

PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will hold a Community Clothing Give-Away from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gently used clothing free to anyone. Adult clothing available, too.  860-928-2794

 

Frog Fest Fund-raiser

N. GROSVENORDALE --- Council 2087 of the Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Frog Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. The highlight will be the fourth annual French River Frog Regatta frog race, with proceeds supporting Council 2087’s charitable activities and academic programs at St. Joseph School in N. Grosvenordale. Frogs are $5. 860-923-2967.

 

Fri. Aug. 14

Family Camp

POMFRET --- New this year – Family Camp H will be held from 7 p.m. Aug. 14 through 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road. $150 per family up to five people.  860-974-3379.

 

Sat. Aug. 15

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.

 

Sun. Aug. 16

Prayer Service

PUTNAM --- A short prayer service, to celebrate the 123rd anniversary of Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus will be held at 10:15 a.m. at the grave of Cargill Council’s first Grand Knight, Edward Mullan, at St. Mary’s Cemetery.