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.

 

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will meet at 7 p.m. at the Little River Acres community room. All welcome. 

 

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 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.

 

Thur. Sept. 8

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.

 

Art Exhibit

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Color Me Happy:  Multimedia Works by Kate Gilman-Alexander” through Sept. 30. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12.  860-923-9779

 

Market

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

 

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.

 

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors on Mashamoquet Road will present Favorite Hat Day at 12:30 p.m. Open to all area seniors. 928-7459.

 

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors on Mashamoquet Road will present yoga at 1 p.m. Open to all area seniors. 928-7459.

 

Fri. Sept. 9

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Rick Spencer and “Freemen for Frémont!: Music of the Presidential Campaign of 1856,” following the 7 p.m. business session, at the Community Room of the Canterbury Town Hall. Free admission and refreshments. All welcome.  www.canterburyhistorical.org.

 

Mystery Meander

STURBRIDGE --- TLGV Mystery Member Meander will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. in Sturbridge. Varying habitat in one location with trails, woods & water. Meander along 2.5 miles of easy mostly flat woods trails, with a bit of hilly area, great for wildlife & birds. Strollers not appropriate. Leashed dogs are welcome. RSVP for secret location to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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.

 

Bake Sale

BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Providence Road will have a Bake Sale and mini drawing from 9 a.m. to noon.

 

Chicken BBQ

QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen Church at the junction of routes 131 and 197 will hold a chicken BBQ and drawing from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 508-789-9874.

 

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. 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.

 

9/11 Remembrance Program 

PUTNAM --- A free remembrance of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attack on New York and The Pentagon will be at 2 p.m. in the Putnam Middle School Auditorium.  Presented jointly by the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post #13 of Putnam and the Town of Putnam. Featuring speaker who was in the Pentagon at the time the plane hit the building.  All welcome.

 

Farmers Market

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Agricultural Commission will hold a local farmer's market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park on Hampton Road.

 

Mon. Sept. 12

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. Sept. 13

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. Sept. 14

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

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.

 

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 0 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab and Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

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.

 

Brewing Program

POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present a program, “History of brewing in CT,” at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Towne House. Free. Register at  http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=5938

 

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.

 

Women’s Retreat

BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Federated Church of Christ will present a women’s retreat, “Spend the Day with Ruth and Naomi” at the church on Hartford Road. Lunch and childcare for kids 5 and younger. $5 in advance. 508-208-9326.

 

Clipper Invitational

PUTNAM --- The 17th annual Clipper Invitational Marching Band Competition will be held at 5 p.m., rain or shine, at the St. Marie Greenhalgh Sports Complex on Wicker Street. $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; children under 5 admitted free.

 

Fund-raiser Race

EASTFORD --- The 5th Annual “5K We Never Stop Fighting  in Loving Memory Marilyn T. Krom” will be held at 10 a.m. starting from the Town Hall. It benefits cancer patient Howard Budd. $25 before race day. On race day fee is $30. www.townofeastford.org. 

 

Bottle Drive

DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at St. Joseph Church. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  860-317-1720.

 

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.

 

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