Wed. June 28

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. 

 

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.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a nature sketchbook journaling program from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4849 to register and for list of materials to bring.

 

Acorn Adventure

LEBANON --- The Last Green Valley’s Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure will present a Patriotic Parade to Celebrate Independence from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Historical Society on Rt. 87. March, visit the free museum to dress up in historic outfits, pitch tent and shoot a musket, enjoy exhibits, snacks, stickers. All welcome. Sponsored by Putnam Bank. 860-774-3300.

 

Tues. July 4

Happy Birthday, USA!

 

Parade

WILLIMANTIC --- The 32nd annual WILI July 4th “BOOM BOX PARADE” begins at 11 a.m. at Jillson Square in downtown Willimantic.

 

Jamboree

E. WOODSTOCK --- The 61st Annual Jamboree will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Woodstock Common.  A silent auction, attic treasures, and the book tent will open at 9 a.m.  Chicken barbecue begins at 11:30 a.m. and lasts until the last bite is gone.  The parade steps off at 1 p.m.  www.eastwoodstockchurch.org

 

Wed. July 5

Senior Meeting

PUTNAM --- Putnam Commission on Aging will meet at 6 p.m. at the Bulger Apartments Community Room on Woodstock Avenue. All welcome. 

 

Art Exhibit

THOMPSON --- Art @ the Library will present nature photography by John Rivera at the Thompson Public Library through July 28. There will be an opening reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 10. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Fri. July 7

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present its First Fridays event from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown. Discoverputnam.com.

 

Sat. July 8

Breakfast-Open House

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company will host a complimentary breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. for Eastford residents. Open house is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  ww.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Pets Can Drive

CANTERBURY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from noon to 4 p.m. at Canterbury Cones on Rt. 169. Dry cat food always needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  860-317-1720.

 

Experience Eastford

EASTFORD--- A town-wide day of family fun will be held in Eastford on July 8th including a Heritage Day Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastford Elementary School with Birds of Prey, Climbing Wall, Bulb Swap, Bounce House, Contests, and more; an Open House at the Eastford Independent Fire Company from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the Grand Opening of the Eastford Historical Society Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; a Vintage Car Show at Bowen's Garage from 9 am to noon; a Craft Fair at Coriander Café from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; a tour and talk at the General Lyon Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.; and a Frog Jump Contest at the Congregational Church starting at 5. All events are free and open to the public. 

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Whip-poor-will walk at 8:45 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring a small flashlight or headlamp. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4849.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Full Moon Hike at 7:30 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4849.

 

Sun. July 9

Tag Sale

PUTNAM --- The B'nai Shalom Tag Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Congregation B'nai Shalom, rain or shine on the synagogue grounds on Church Street. 860 928-5409.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Second Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4849.

 

Mon. July 10

Blood Drive

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will be hosting its annual Red Cross Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. in the Community Room of town hall. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

 

Thur. July 13

Movie Series

WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock Board of Outreach and the Bracken Memorial Library at Woodstock Academy will present “Hidden Figures” 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 ( license number 87152-1).

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Evening Bird Walk at 6 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4849.

 

Sat. July 15

al Fresco

PUTNAM --- "Sophisticated Lady" al fresco will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.

 

River Fire

PUTNAM --- River Fire will be presented from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. Rain date is July 16. Free.

 

Sun. July 16

Farm Tour

THOMPSON --- The Last Green Valley will present Farmers in the Valley Tours with Ice Cream and Bluegrass from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fort Hill Farms  Thelastgreenvalley.org.

 

Wed. July 19

Rug Exhibit

DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Northern Teacher’s Workshop will present a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College.

 

Thur. July 20

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library Friends will present a free event, “Abandoned Villages and Ghost Towns of New England” with Tom D’agostino at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Towne House. No registration required. www.pomfretlibrary.org

 

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