Wed. June 21

Fun Run

THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run is  on Wednesdays through Sept. 13. It will be held at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Start time is 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-shirt once three events are completed. Details: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. This year’s events will be held in memory of Ryan French who died in January.

 

Photo Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature’s Canvas – photography by Nancy L. Barrett” through the end of July at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. 860-928-4948.

 

Art Exhibit

THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library will present Art @ the Library Spring Awakening by Simone Germain through June 29. 

 

Wyndham Program

POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust will present A Summer Solstice Celebration at 7 p.m. at Duck Marsh Preserve on Holmes Road (off Wrights Crossing Road). Bring a snack, your camera and your canvas and paint. 860-963-2090.

 

Thur. June 22

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library Friends will present “Room To Grow: Transformative Organizing Workshop” with Clutter Coach Beth Bernard at 7 p.m. at the library. Free. Register at 860-928-3475.

 

Fri. June 23

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 12:45 to 6 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital. 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

Sat. June 24

Farm Tour

THOMPSON --- The Last Green Valley will present Farmers in the Valley Tours with the 7th annual North American Shearing Contest from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morning Beckons Farm on Sand Dam Road. Free. All welcome. Thelastgreenvalley.org

 

Rabies Clinic

DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m.  at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. No appointment necessary.  $12 cash per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier.  If a available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.

 

Sun. June 25

Golf Tournament

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present The Steve Bousquet Memorial Golf Tournament/Congregational Church of Putnam’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament at 11:45 a.m. at the Thompson Raceway Golf Course. 860-428-0050.

 

Pancake Breakfast

PUTNAM --- Boy Scout Troop 21 will sponsor a free pancake breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon in the downstairs hall of St. Mary’s Church on Providence Street. 

 

Flea Market

QUINEBAUG --- The St. Stephen's Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church on Old Turnpike Road. Space w/table $20. 860/753-1767.

 

Fund-raiser

PLAINFIELD --- The Big Five Charity Motorcycle Ride recently announced that United Services Domestic Violence Program will be the beneficiary of its annual charity motorcycle ride through the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. .The day starts at 10 a.m. with a beautiful scenic 45 mile ride through Eastern CT. No bike is required to be a part of this important event, and walk-ins are welcome.  https://www.facebook.com/TheBigFiveCharityride/.

 

Tues. June 27

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.

 

Thur. June 29

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bull Hill Bird Watch/Hike at 8 a.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $3 for non members. 860-928-4948.

 

Trivia Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at The Crossings Restaurant. The charity that night will be Young Marines. All welcome.

 

Movie Series

WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock Board of Outreach and the Bracken Memorial Library at Woodstock Academy will present “Loving” at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodstock Academy Auditorium, 57 Academy Road. Free and all welcome. Discussion follows and light refreshments served. “Profiles in Color: Breaking Barriers” series (presented under public performance site license number 87152-1).

 

Fri. June 30

Comedy

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike”: at 7:30 p.m. June 30, July 1, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. July 2 and 9. $20 for adults and $16 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.

 

Twilight Lawn Concert

WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage will present The Blackburns—classic rock with an eclectic spin, at 7 p.m. at the cottage on Rt. 169. Bring a picnic.  Cosponsored by Historic New England  and Woodstock Recreation. Free. 860-928-4074.

 

Sat. July 1

Fireworks

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam’s fireworks display and concert will be held in the plaza parking lot behind Jade Garden on Kennedy Drive. Billy Pilgrim plays at 7:15 p.m. and the fireworks display is at 9:15 p.m./dusk. PHSAAA sports drawing. Rain date July 2.

 

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