Wed. Aug. 16

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.

 

Art Exhibit

THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library will present Art @ the Library with “Flotsam and Jetsam,” photography by Virginia Chase, through Aug. 30 at Thompson Public Library.  www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

Thur. Aug. 17

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Trail Wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 to CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Art Fest

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

 

Fri. Aug. 18

‘Mermaid’

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

 

Stallions

WOODSTOCK --- Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions, sponsored by Putnam Bank, are at Historic New England’s Roseland Cottage from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 19 and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Advanced tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for kids between 6 and 12. Day of event tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for kids between 6 and 12. Discounts are available for members of Historic New England, customers of Putnam Bank, and groups of 15 or more. Bring your own seating. 860.928-4074.

 

Blood Drive

DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library on  Westcott Road. 1-800 RED CROSS.

 

Sat. Aug. 19

Fund-raiser Steeplechase

WILLIMANTIC --- The Steeple Chase Bike Tour  opened online reg. at   www.steeplechasebiketour.org and www.bikereg.com   to athletes, adventurers and families who want to take on the winding roads. It starts at the ECSU athletic complex. Fund-raiser for  three Windham County social service agencies. These agencies shelter the homeless, offer a path to recovery for people with addiction, and provide basic needs from clothing to heat for under-resourced individuals and families.

 

Bottle 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, Rt. 169. Dry cat food always needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  860-317-1720.

 

Clear the Shelters

WOODSTOCK --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter will hold an Open House and Clear the Shelters in partnership with NBC Connecticut and VIP Petcare from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20 at 244 Rt. 171. $50 adoption donation special for ALL cats over 1 year. 860-336-7129. 

 

Tues. Aug. 22

Blood Drive

S. WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Fire Bungay Brigade on Rt. 171. 1-800 RED CROSS.

 

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. Aug. 24

Library Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library Friends will present a free event, “Connecticut’s Civilian Conservation Corps Camps: History, Memories, & Legacy” with Marty Podskoch, at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical society’s Old Towne House. No registration required.  www.pomfretlibrary.org

 

Fri. Aug. 25

Twilight Lawn Concert

WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 welcomes Beck n’Call at 7 p.m. for a free concert. Bring a picnic. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. 860 928-4074.

 

Sat. Aug. 26

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nighthawk Watch” at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Sun. Aug. 27

Fund-raiser

STURBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley will present Tastes of the Valley fund-raiser, “A Farmer at Your Table,” at the Publick House Historic Inn. 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

 

Tues. Aug. 29

Blood Drive

KILLINGLY --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Killingly Community Center on Broad St. 1-800- RED CROSS.

 

Fri. Sept. 1

First Fridays

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

 

Rug Exhibit

WILLIMANTIC --- The Whispering Hill Rug Hooking Studio will present a Hooked Rug Exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday through Oct. 1 at the Windham Textile & History Museum on Main Street.

 

Sat. Sept. 2

Crandall Day

CANTERBURY --- The 31st Annual Prudence Crandall Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum on S. Canterbury Road (routes 14 and 169). Free admission, rain or shine. 860-546-7800.

 

Sun. Sept. 3

Sunflower Fund-raiser

POMFRET/BROOKLYN  ---  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.

 

Mon. Sept. 4

Church at Fair

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will offer frappes at their booth at the Woodstock Fair. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Fri. Sept. 8

Hunters Banquet

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Northeast Connecticut Hunters Night Out Banquet will be held starting with a 5 p.m. social hour (dinner at 6:30) at the K of C Hall on Riverside Drive. Tickets are $30 single; $15 spouse; $10 child. 860-923-2967.

 

Sat. Sept. 9

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. Finnish Coffee Bread.

 

Tea

EASTFORD ---  The Eastford Public Library will present a free Garden Tea from 10 a.m. to noon. Tea and refreshments for everyone. 860-974-0125.

 

Sun. Sept. 10

Jazz in Garden

WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library will present the Jazz in the Garden fund-raiser from 3 to 6 p.m. in the garden of the historic home of Drs. Andrew and Barbara Gibson. $50. Includes appetizers, wine, bear, desserts, art and jazz. 860-423-0636.

 

Fri. Sept. 15

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- The St. Mary Parish Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 15, 16 and 17 at the church grounds on Providence Street.  Food, games, drawings, music and more. 

 

Sat. Sept. 16

Hike for Hope

WOODSTOCK --- The 2nd Annual Hike for Hope will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. at Roseland Park. Rain date Sept. 17. Guided sunrise hike around Roseland Lake or a chance to use your own kayak and paddle around the lake in lieu of the hike. Free but participants who bring in pledges of $50 or more will receive a T-shirt. Benefits the Northeast CT Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare.  (860-428-0934.

 

Swedish Meatballs

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its authentic Swedish Meatball supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available.

 

Sat. Sept. 23

Church Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present an all-you-can-eat Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dining room (enter from Livery Street) $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Passport Event

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Post Office Passport Event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the post office on Main Street. Bring the following documents to apply or renew a passport: Application: First-time applicants  (DS-11); Renewals (DS-82). Applications will be available at event; citizenship evidence  First time applicants (Certified birth certificate, Naturalization Certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad); Renewal (Most recent Passport); two forms of ID: Driver’s License or  State ID and Work ID or Student ID; photocopy of ID Front and back of each ID; Passport Photo-Photo services will be available at event (for an additional fee of $15); payment: First-time applicants : Bring 2 checks or money orders can be purchased onsite: Check 1 for the execution fee of $25 and photo of $15 (if applicable) made payable to “Postmaster” and check 2 for the application fee made payable to “US Department of State” (Total fee is dependent upon product(s), service type and delivery request. For Renewals: Check 1 payable to US Department of State; - Check 2 (optional passport photo) $15 made payable to Postmaster.

 

Sun. Sept. 24

Community Day

THOMPSON --- The 14th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park, Rt. 12. Rain date, Oct. 1. 860-923-9440.

 

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post #13 will hold a golf tournament Sept. 24 at Connecticut National Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1. Individual golfers $125; foursomes $500; Tee Sponsorships available $100; Major sponsorships available $1,000. 860-928-7243.

 

Wed. Sept. 27

Book Sale

MANSFIELD --- The Friends of the Mansfield Library will hold its book sale on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the library on Rt. 89. 

 

Fri. Oct. 6

‘Fatal Murder’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Death by Fatal Murder” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, and 22. 860-928-7887.

 

First Fridays

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

 

Sat. Oct. 21

Church Fair

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present a Harvest Fair and Luncheon ’17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Great Pumpkin Fest

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present its Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. downtown. Discoverputnam.com.

 

Fri. Oct. 27

Trick or Treat

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the town’s Recreation Department will present Trick or Treat on Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m. Discoverputnam.com.

 

Sat. Nov. 4

Church Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present an all-you-can-eat Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church dining room (enter from Livery Street). $15 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Sat. Nov. 11

Swedish Meatballs

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its authentic Swedish Meatball supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available.

 

Sat. Nov. 18

Holiday Fair

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its Holiday Fair and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available. 

 

Thur. Nov. 23

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its annual Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Information and reservations required: 860-928-4405.

 

Fri. Dec. 1

‘Bradley Christmas Carol’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “A Bradley Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m.  Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17. 860-928-7887.

 

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