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.

 

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. 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.

 

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.

 

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..

 

Mary Poppins

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

 

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.

 

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. 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.

 

Mon. Aug. 15

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. 16

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in Town Hall lower level meeting room. 860-974-1050.

 

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.

 

Ham and Bean Supper

DANIELSON --- the Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a ham and bean supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. $10. Takeout only.  WestfieldUCC.org/Eat

 

Self-Defense

PUTNAM --- TEEG, partnering with Quest Martial Arts – Kristen Duethorn and Dave Salisbury – will present a free self defense course for young women ages 15-20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Quest Martial Arts. Registration required: 860-923-3458, 

 

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.

 

Sat. Aug. 27

Play

PUTNAM --- The Daughters of the Holy Spirit will present a short monologue play on the life of the co-foundress of the Congregation, Marie Balavenne at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnatorium at 72 Church St. Free. There will also be an exhibit on the history of the Putnam Province including Putnam Catholic Academy, Annhurst College and St. Mary School.  

 

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. Free. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs.  860-774-2020.

 

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