Wed. July 20

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

 

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..

 

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.  www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Thur. July 21

Pomfret Seniors

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

 

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 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.

 

Sat. July 23

Demonstrations

WOODSTOCK --- Victorian Cane Fighting and Suffragette Parasol Defense demonstrations will be held at 2 p.m. as part of the Roseland Cottage Victorian Fair which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Rt. 169. Fortune-telling, vintage baseball, costume exhibit, Fashion Promenade is at 1 p.m. Costumed tours with photo opportunities of you in your Victorian finery in the house, and more. $10. 860 928-4074.

 

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.

 

Mon. July 25

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 26

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will offer Tai Chi from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free. Donations welcome.  Open to all area seniors.  860-928-7459.

 

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. July 27

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 Guided Meditation at 10:30 a.m. and a free blood pressure screening. Open to all area seniors.  860-928-7459

 

Thur. July 28

Pomfret Seniors

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will offer a blood pressure clinic at 10:30 a.m. Free. Area seniors welcome. 928-7459.

 

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.

 

Water Safety

PUTNAM --- The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will present a free water safety workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 30 and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the center off Kennedy Drive. Free childcare provided.

 

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.

 

Thur. Aug. 4

Nature Program

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

 

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. 

 

Sun. Aug. 7

Accordion Fest

FOSTER --- The Annual Accordion Festival will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Little Rhody Vasa P ark on Boswell Trail. $10.  401-739-3530.

 

Thur. Aug. 11

Nature Program

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

 

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.

 

Church Event

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present Frappes and Pulled Pork starting at 11:30 a.m. until gone. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Sat. Aug. 20

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a Nature Sketchbook Journaling program from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free to CAS members; $3 for non-members. 860-928-4948.

 

Fri. Sept. 2

First Fridays

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

 

Frappes Booth

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its frappes booth at the Woodstock Fair, all weekend. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Sat. Sept. 10

River Fire

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

 

Chili Cookoff

The Putnam Business Association and Putnam Recreation Department will present the first annual Willie's Chili Cookoff at 4:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. It's a kickoff for the Arts and Eats event that runs Sept. 11 through 15.

 

Sun. Sept. 11

Library Fund-raiser

WINDHAM --- A garden party fund-raiser for the Windham Free Library will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the of Drs. Andrew and Barbara Gibson in Windham Center. $50. Jazzinthegarden.info or call  at 423-0636.

 

Sat. Sept. 24

Swedish Meatball Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.

 

Sun . Sept. 25

Community Day

THOMPSON --- The 13th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. Rain date Oct. 2. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Fri. Oct. 7

First Fridays

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

 

Sat. Oct. 22

Great Pumpkin Fest

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and town of Putnam will present the annual Great Pumpkin Festival downtown.

 

Harvest Fair

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present Harvest Fair and Luncheon ’16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Fri. Oct. 28

Trick or Treat

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and town of Putnam will present Trick or Treat on Main Street downtown

 

Sat. Nov. 5

Roast Beef Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $15 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.

 

 

Sat. Nov. 19

Comedy All Stars

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins’ New England Comedy All Stars. $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Thurs. Nov. 24

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Information and reservations required: 928-4405.

 

Fri. Nov. 25

Santa's Coming