Wed. June 8

Training

KILLINGLY --- Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse (NECASA) will be holding  a training from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to train family members and friends of opioid users on the use of Narcan( Naloxone). Due to limited seating, attendees need to register with NECASA: 860-779-9253.

 

Fun Runs

W. THOMPSON --- The long-standing 5K summer fun runs, founded originally by Bobby Mayer, takes place every Wednesday until mid-September. Combination of rough pavement and gravel roads. Free. Park and meet at the Ravenelle Rd parking lot. Runners will walk toward the starting line from the lot around 6 and the run will start promptly at 6:15. Newcomers are advised to arrive earlier to get a course description. Info: Martin This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Exhibit

N. GROSVENORDALE --- Art @ the Library will present “My Love of Quilting” by Irene Rice through June 25 at the Thompson Public Library. Supported by the Friends of the Library. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Thur. June 9

Senior Program

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Senior Citizens will present a program on honeybees at the town hall, lower level. A buffet will be served at 11 a.m. $4 for members and $7 for nonmembers. RSVP at 860-538-8868.

 

Storytime

N. WOODSTOCK --- The North Woodstock Library has moved its Story Time and Coloring Fun to 10 a.m. Thursdays at the library, 1286 Rt. 169. 860-928-2629. 

 

Fri. June 10

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Antiques and Collectibles Show & Tell” following the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room of the Town Hall. Bring one or two of your own treasures or curiosities, or just come empty-handed and see what shows up. Free admission and refreshments. All welcome.  www.canterburyhistorical.org, 

 

Sat. June 11

Bike Ride

PUTNAM --- The 2016 IHSP Bell Tower Spring Classic Bike Ride fund-raiser will be held today. There are three routes.

 

Textile Show

WILLIMANTIC --- The Mill Museum – Windham Textile & History Museum on Main Street, will present Quilting and Fiber Arts demo and lecture from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations to benefit the museum: $10 for adults; $5 for kids. 860-456-2178.

 

Dinner

CANTERBURY --- A pasta dinner and silent auction fund-raiser at Finnish American Heritage Society on N. Canterbury Road will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. For 3-year old battling Chronic Granulomatous disease. $12 for adults; $6 for kids 12 and younger.  860-377-0789

 

Particle Accelerator

PUTNAM --- The 10th anniversary Particle Accelerator event will be held from noon to 11 p.m. at Rotary Park. It raises awareness and funds to support United Services, Inc. It also provides information and support for depression and suicide prevention. For information to get involved go to: www.unitedservicesct.org.

 

Tea

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will host a tea from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in celebration of the 120th anniversary of the library.  Tea and pastries will be served in honor of Ivy Glenn.  Come and learn more about the Glenn family and how generous they were to the community.

 

Bike Ride

POMFRET --- The IHSP Bell Tower Spring Classic Bike Ride will start at 8 a.m. at the Most Holy Trinity Church on Pomfret Street. Registration is at 7 a.m. For info and to register, go to: www.bikereg.com/ihspbelltowerride.

 

Food Drive

PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will be collecting food & donations from 8 to 11 a.m. at WINY.

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Saturdays through Oct. 29.

 

Pet Program

PUTNAM --- Tractor Supply Company on Rt. 44 will host local animal groups during an event  from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  There will also be a bake sale.

 

Mon. June 13

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The NECT Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 24 at the Riverview Pavilion off Kennedy Drive.

 

Honors

WOODSTOCK --- State Representative Mike Alberts will be attending the Member meeting on at 7:30 p.m. at Muddy Brook Fire Dept. on Woodstock Road to present state citations to several members being honored for longevity. 

 

Tues. June 14

Author Speaks

POMFRET --- Tickets are available for the Quiet Corner Reads Author Event at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret School. Well known author Anita Diamant is the 2016 featured speaker. The author visit is sponsored by The Beagary Trust, Pomfret School, the Leo J. and Rose Pageau Trust and area Friends of the Libraries.  Books will be available for sale, and the author will be autographing copies for attendees.  Limited tickets will be sold at member libraries for $15, which includes light refreshments. quietcornerreads.org and QCReads on Facebook.

 

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Wed. June 15

Golf Tournament

THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 28th annual Golf Invitational will be held, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start, at Quinnatisset Country Club. $150 per person or $600 per team. 

 

Fri. June 17

‘Floating Workshop’

NEW LONDON --- The 16th annual Thames River Basin Partnership Floating workshop will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Fort Trumbull State Park Conference Center. $25 includes lunch and tours. Public welcome. Preregister. 860-928-4948.

 

Polish Festival

WEBSTER --- The 43rd Annual St. Joseph Polish Festival will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. June 17, from noon to 11 p.m. June 18 and from noon to 4 p.m. June 19 at St. Joseph grounds on Whitcomb Street. 

 

NEW LONDON --- The 16th annual Thames River Basin Partnership Floating workshop will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Fort Trumbull State Park Conference Center. $25 includes lunch and tours. Public welcome. Preregister. 860-92

 

Sat. June 18

Textile Show

WILLIMANTIC --- The Mill Museum – Windham Textile & History Museum on Main Street, will present Knitting & Yarn demo and lecture from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations to benefit the museum: $10 for adults; $5 for kids. 860-456-2178.

 

Fund-raiser Race

PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Healthcare 1st annual Northeast CT Cancer Race, Run, Jog and Walk will start and finish at the former J.D. Cooper’s Restaurant on Park Road. For details or to register call 860-928-7141.

 

Tues. June 21

Summer Solstice

POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a Summer solstice Gathering from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Duck Marsh Preserve. Wyndhamlandtrust.org.

 

Fri. June 24

Collaborative Event

WOODSTOCK --- Artists of The Last Green Valley, a Collaborative Event will be presented from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 24, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25 and 26 at Taylor Brooke Winery. Enjoy diverse artists’ creations. Some proceeds from artist’s registration fees will be donated to The Last Green Valley to aid their conservation efforts. Questions from interested artists & attendees go to event organizer, Sherry Abbate-Witkowski, 860-371-4745 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Bob Backlund: The All-American Boy” at 6:30 p.m. in the Pomfret School’s Parsons Lodge. Free. Registration:  860-928-3475.

 

 

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