Wed. July 6

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Walking  Club along the Airline Trail at 10:15 a.m. Area seniors welcome. 928-7459.

 

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..

 

Thur. July 7

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Yoga at 1 p.m. Area seniors welcome. 928-7459.

 

Concert

THOMPSON --- The Creation Church on West Thompson Road will present California Baptist University's vocal ensemble Hope at 7 p.m.  923-9979.

 

Art Exhibit

THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library will present Art @ the Library with “Journey Through Rural New England,” paintings by Brian Tracy and Janice Leitch, through July 28 at the Thompson Public Library. A reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 11. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Thursday Farmers Market is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Thursday through Oct. 27.

 

Fri. July 8

Concert

WOODSTOCK --- Twilight Lawn Concert at Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will be held at 7 p.m. and they welcome The Blackburns. Rain date is July 15. Bring a picnic. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. Free.  860 928-4074.

 

Sat. July 9

Encampment

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Battle of Wilson Creek – the Fall of General Lyon Reenactment” from 10 to 5 p.m. July 9 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 10 at Daffodil Hill Farm on Harrisville Road. Families welcome. Free admission.

 

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.

 

Acorn Adventures

LEBANON ---  The LGV Ranger Marcy’s July Acorn Adventures will include present an historic walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Lebanon Historical Society Museum on Rt. 87: “Lebanon CT.Celebrate Independence!” Walk in George Washington’s footsteps as we march, and then tell what we know & like about the 4th of July. The museum invites us for a FREE visit, with a children’s room filled with historic outfits, a tent to pitch, a toy musket to shoot and more.

 

Sun. July 10

Yard Sale

PUTNAM --- A Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at B'nai Shalom, 125 Church St., (across from Town Hall). Rain or shine.

 

Mon. July 11

Blood Drive

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room of Town Hall. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

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.

 

Tues. July 12

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.

 

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center is offering Tai Chi for core strength and balance from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.  Open to all area seniors. This is a free program, however donations are welcome. 860-928-7459.

 

Wed. July 13

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will offer its Walking Club at  10:15 a.m. on the Airline Trail.  Open to all area seniors.  860-928-7459

 

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Afternoon Movie,  “Shall We Dance,” at 12:15 p.m.  Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459.

 

Thur. July 14

Fund-raiser Evening

POMFRET --- The Friends of Camp Quinebaug will host An Evening For Camp Quinebaug will be held from 6 to 9 p.m at Grill 37. Includes silent auction. $30 and includes first glass of wine at no charge courtesy of Jonathan Edwards Winery. 860-336-9329.

 

Acorn Adventure

HOLLAND, Mass. --- The LGV Ranger Marcy’s July Acorn Adventures will present a hike from 11 a.m. to noon at Quinebaug Woods, Dug Hill Road, “Hiking, Maps & Safety on the Trails!” Free. Strollers are welcome. Leashed dogs welcome. Questions? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road will present Yoga at the Center at 1 p.m. Open to all area seniors.860-928-7459

 

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present its book club “Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven,” a novel by Fannie Flagg at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459.

 

Fri. July 15

Meander

SOUTHBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley’s Mystery Member Meander will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. somewhere in Southbridge. Secret location disclosed upon RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. trek on 1.5 miles of wooded trails, through both hard and soft woods, along old stone walls and past the shore of a pond. Strollers are not appropriate, but we can go slow with toddlers. Leashed dogs are welcome.

 

Sat. July 16

River Fire

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's River Fire will be held at 8:30 p.m. Rotary Park.

 

al Fresco

PUTNAM --- The al Fresco event, "The King" will be held at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Rough and Tough" from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for members; $15 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Heritage Eastford

EASTFORD --- The annual Heritage Day event includes, sponsored by the Town from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastford Elementary School, a Vintage Car Show at Bowen's Garage starting at 9 a.m., a Craft Fair at Coriander Café from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., an afternoon music event at the Frog Rock, a Family Potluck sponsored by the Eastford Seniors starting at noon at Camp Nahaco Park, and a Frog Jump Contest, Cake Walk, Cook-Out and Band Concert at the Congregational Church of Eastford starting at 5 p.m.  Events throughout the day are free and will be held rain or shine.

 

Sun. July 17

Nature 'Anniversary'

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation Anniversary Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free but donations welcome.  860-928-4948.

 

Mon. July 18

Acorn Adventure

KILLINGLY --- The LGV Ranger Marcy’s July Acorn Adventures will present “Book Trail and Scavenger Hunt” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Killingly River Trail, junctions of routes 6 and 12 (park behind water treatment center.) Killingly Library’s Ms. Allison invited us to join her for an Acorn Adventure on the paved trail that runs along the Quinebaug River. We’ll start out reading the book “Treasure Hunt” by the river, then have a treasure hunt of our own finding things along the trail! Free. Strollers are welcome. Leashed dogs welcome, Questions? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Tues. July 19

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Fri. July 22

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Natural Nutrition: Vitamins without Pills! By Julie Francis, RD, CSO, LDN,” at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Towne House. 860-928-3475.

 

Thur. July 28

Nature Program

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

 

Sat. July 30

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Crowded Fields and Borderlands" from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for members; $15 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Concert

CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum will present a Twilight Concert from 6 to 8 at the museum on routes 169 and 14. The 102nd Army National Guard Band will be performing. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the music while you learn about Connecticut’s State Heroine. Free Admission to the Concert and Museum. Donations appreciated! http://friendsofprudencecrandallmuseum.org/

 

Mon. Aug. 2

Training

DAYVILLE --- United Services will host a free 8-hour Mental Health First Aid training to the community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2 and 4  at United Services’ Dayville Clinic on N. Main Street. Mental Health First Aid is a program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Register:  860-774-2020.

 

Fri. Aug. 5

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown.

 

Mary Poppins

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical” fund-raiser Aug. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21. It’s at 7:30 on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. 

 

Sat. Aug. 13

River Fire

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's River Fire will be held at Rotary Park.

 

Sun. Aug. 14

Duckie Race

PUTNAM --- The Arc’s 19th Annual Rubber Duckie Race will be held at 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with Putnam’s Annual Main Street Car Cruise. 

 

Car Cruise

PUTNAM --- The Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. around downtown Putnam. Rain date Aug. 21.

 

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