Wed. July 12

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

 

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.

 

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 (presented under public performance site 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.

 

Church Supper

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a BBQ Chicken Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $12 adults; $8 for kids 10 and younger. Eat in or take out. WestfieldUCC.org/Eat

 

Sat. July 15

al Fresco

PUTNAM --- "Sophisticated Lady" al fresco will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Rain date is July 16. Free.

 

Cookout

PUTNAM --- A CAR Cookout for the Troops free cookout to support Connecticut’s military members and their families will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at King Cadillac GMC, 139 Pomfret St. 

 

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 on Quaddick Road. Thelastgreenvalley.org.

 

Tues. July 18

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. 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 Auditorium. Free admission.

 

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

 

Street Fest

WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Festival will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Free parking, entrance and live music. Vendors. Classic Car Show.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Wed. July 26

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The annual Knights of Columbus, Gerry Vaillant Memorial, Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Course. 

 

Thur. July 27

Movie Series

WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock Board of Outreach and the Bracken Memorial Library at Woodstock Academy will present “42” 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).

 

Sat. July 29

Tag Sale

DANIELSON --- A tag sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room at Killingly Library on Westcott Road. Benefits PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter. 860-336-7129.

 

Sun. July 30

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Summer Writing Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4849.

 

Wed. Aug. 2

History Collaboration

LEBANON --- The Last Green Valley Historical Collaboration at the Lebanon Historical Museum will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the museum on Trumbull Highway. Free. For all history lovers, historical society members, librarians, or other like-minded organizations & individuals. Enjoy the current exhibit, tour the Pastor's Library & Beaumont House, view the replica Hearse House with their antique hearse, and more. Questions & RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Fri. Aug. 4

First Fridays

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

 

Sat. Aug. 5

Farm Tour

N. FRANKLIN --- The Last Green Valley will present Farmers in the Valley Tours with Corn Roast in the Hayfield and Farm Tour from 1 to 3 p.m. at Cushman Farm on Lebanon Avenue. Thelastgreenvalley.org

 

Fri. Aug. 11

‘Mermaid’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 13, 20 and 27. 860-928-7887.

 

 

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