Wed. Aug. 17

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..

 

Wed. Aug. 18

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. 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.

 

Mary Poppins

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

 

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, 

 

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.

 

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.

 

Blood Pressure

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road will hold a blood pressure clinic free screening starting at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459.

 

Mon. Aug. 22

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. 23

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.

 

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.  

 

Sun. Aug. 28

Art Guild

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Inspiring Images” of the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bid Conservation Center on Day Road. Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 28. 860-928-4948.

 

Mon. Aug. 29

Book Sale

N. WOODSTOCK --- The North Woodstock Library Book Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the N. Woodstock Congregational Church, junctions of routes 169 & 197. 

 

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. 3

Glass and China Sale

CANTERBURY --- The annual Prudence Crandall Day Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum, routes 14 and 169. 

 

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. Rehearsals are at Christ Church -527 Pomfret St. Pomfret.  860-974-2773.

 

Sat. Sept. 10

River Fire

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's River Fire will be held at Rotary Park around 9:15 p.m.

 

Concert

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Recreation Dept. will present a concert by Reminisce at 2 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.  Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. Refreshments available. 

 

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.

 

Mum, Bake Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on the front lawn of the Federated Church on Rt. 6.

 

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.

 

Sunday Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Thur. Sept. 15

Bird Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Fri. Sept. 16

Full Moon Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a full moon walk at 7:30 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sat. Sept. 17

Harvest Moon Event

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the 12th Annual Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon at 5 p.m. Fund-raiser. $30. www.ctaudubon.org/trail-wood.

 

Sun. Sept. 18

Taste of Valley

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley's 11th annual Tastes of the Valley feast and fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Mansion at Bald Hill. Tickets are $65 for TLGV members and $75 for nonmembers. 860-774-3300.

 

Fri. Sept. 23

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- The annual St. Mary of the Visitation Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 23, 24 and 15.

 

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.

 

Celebrating Agriculture

WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. All welcome. 860-779-0557, ext. 1

 

Writer’s Workshop

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its Autumnal Writer’s Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

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.

 

Concert

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen in Concert at 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at the door at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

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.

 

Open Studios

RHODE ISLAND --- The Artist Open Studios will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Foster, Gloucester and Scituate. Free. www.artistopenstudios.org.

 

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

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the town of Putnam will present Santa Comes to Town.

 

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