Wed. Aug. 23

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 the Thompson Public Library.  www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

 

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.

 

‘Mermaid’

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

 

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.

 

Connecticut Butterflies 

HAMPTON --- Connecticut Butterflies with Pamm Cooper will be presented from 2 to 3 p.m. at the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center. All welcome. RSVP recommended. Cooper works at the UConn Home and Garden Education Center office. She also teaches the entomology and turf portions of the UConn Master Gardener Program. (860) 455-9534.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Golf Tourney

WOODSTOCK --- The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital will hold a Ladies Only Golf Tournament at Harrisville Golf course. $60. For info: 860-508-1382.

 

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.

 

Wed. Sept. 13

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 RED CROSS.

 

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. 

 

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the S. Woodstock Baptist Church, Roseland Park Road.

 

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.

 

Fund-raiser Race

EASTFORD --- The 6th Annual “5K We Never Stop Fighting  in Loving Memory Marilyn T. Krom” will be held at 10 a.m. Benefits Eastford cancer patient Barbara Aquila. To register or donate by check: Make check payable to The Marilyn T. Krom Foundation, and mail to: Recreation Commission, Town of Eastford, P.O. Box 98, Eastford, CT 06242. For information, contact 860-933-8012.

 

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.

 

Fund-raiser Race

KILLINGLY --- Northeast Opportunities for Wellness will host its 6th Annual 3.5ish Mile Road Race at Alexander's Lake. This event raises funds for NOW's scholarship and youth wellness programs in the 10-town area of northeastern Connecticut. 888-940-4669.

 

Thur. Sept. 21

Street 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.

 

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.

 

Benefit Concert

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold a “Save the Columns” benefit concert at 7 p.m. at the church. Benefits the church’s column restoration efforts.

 

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.

 

Tackle the Trail

POMFRET --- The QVCC Foundation annual fund-raiser, Tackle the Trail, will start at 9 a.m. at the Airline Trail and run to Willimantic. You can run as an individual or as a relay team. $100 for individual runner or relaty team (up to 5 runners) $200. Supports foundation’s mission, to raise funds so that all residents of northeastern Connecticut are provided the opportunity to attend QVCC.  regardless of income, to support education excellence, technological advancement, and professional 860- 932- 4174 .

 

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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