Wed. Aug. 3

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 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..

 

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.

 

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 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. Aug. 5

First Fridays

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

 

Mary Poppins

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical” 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. 6

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.

 

Sun. Aug. 7

Accordion Fest

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

 

Mon. Aug. 8

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. Aug. 9

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present Craft Flower Arranging with Kathy at 12:30 p.m. Free, but 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. Aug. 10

Turkey Supper

DAYVILLE --- The Killingly Grange No. 112 on Rt. 101 will hold a turkey supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. $12.

 

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will have a Chiropractic Presentation at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area seniors.  860-928-7459.

 

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present "The Gift" at 12:15 . Open to all area seniors.  860-928-7459.

 

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.

 

Town Market

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Town Market, Craftsmen/Artisans/Agriculture, will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Parking Lot. No fee for vendors.   860-546-9693.

 

Senior Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present Book Club - "Can't Wait to Get to Heaven" at 10:30 a.m.  Open to all area seniors.  860-928-7459.

 

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Putnam VFW.  1-774-318-0064.

 

Fri. Aug. 12

TLGV Program

KILLINGLY --- TLGV will present a Mystery Member Meander from 9 to 10 a.m. in Killingly. 2.5 miles. No strollers. Leashed dogs welcome. RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

TLGV Program

DUDLEY --- TLGV will present Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Explore Nature’s Alphabet on the Library Lawn from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Pearle L. Crawford Library. Free. All ages welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

TLGV Program

STURBRIDGE --- TLGV will present Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure – Perseids meteor Shower Under Dark Skies from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Heins Farm Conservation Area on Leadmine Road. Bring blanket or lawn chair and bug spray. Free. All ages welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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.

 

Fri. Aug. 19

TLGV Program

SCOTLAND --- TLGV will present Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Huntington Homestead Museum on Rt. 14. RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Lipizzan Stallions

WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Discounts are available for customers of Putnam Bank. Tickets, info: 860 928-4074.

 

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.

 

Thur. Aug. 25

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Putnam VFW.  1-774-318-0064.

 

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.

 

Sun. Sept. 4

Sunflower Fund-raiser

POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169 on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. This free event features hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, face painting and balloon animals. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs.  860-774-2020.

 

Wed. Sept. 7

Messiah Rehearsals 

POMFRET --- The Concert Choir of Northeast Ct.  will begin rehearsals for a Dec. 3 and 4 concert of Handel’s Messiah. New singers are welcome without  audition.   All rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. with registration the first night at 6:30.

 

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.

 

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