Putnam Town Crier - Calendar pg 4 8-31-17

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Wed. Aug. 30

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. 31

Art Exhibit

WILLIMANTIC --- The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will present "Kingdom Animalia: Illustrations from New England" from Aug. 31 to Oct. 12. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 7. Free. All welcome.

Fri. Sept. 1

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.

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Putnam.

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.

Tues. Sept. 5

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. Sept. 6

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a full moon walk at 7:30 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

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.

‘Be Yourself’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse is performing the romantic comedy “Be Yourself. A Farce of Lovers and Liars” at 7:30 Sept. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at The Loft, upstairs at Victoria Station Café. No handicapped access. Not suitable for children. $10. Benefits the playhouse. 860-928-7887.

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.

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

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.

Children’s Concert

NORWICH --- A Children’s Concert, featuring the Silver Cornet Band, will be held at 3 p.m. at the Norwichtown Green. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Supported by CorePlus Credit Union.

Savor the Flavor

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Recreation Department and Putnam Business Association will present “Savor the Flavor” from noon to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park. Join the fun, help judge dishes featuring corn.

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “What Does Light Pollution Look Like,” a Virge Lorents photography exhibit, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 10. 860-928-4948.

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m.at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

Mon. Sept. 11

Garden Program

S. WOODSTOCK ---The Quiet Corner Garden Club will present edible plant enthusiast Barbara Austin at 7 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church hall. Nonmember attendees asked for a $5 donation which may be used toward club membership dues.

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.

Nature Program

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

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.

Concert

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Geoff Muldaur Concert at 7:30 p.m. Limited seating. $25 in advance; $30 at door. 860-928-4948.

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.

Shred Event

NORWICH --- CorePlus Federal Credit Union will hold a Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon at the CorePlus Federal Credit Union, 202 Salem Tpke. Please limit your volume to three boxes.

Nature Program

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.

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Hawk Watch at Bull Hill Overlook at 10 a.m. Weather dependent. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

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.

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Nature Sketchbook Journaling from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the 13th annual Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon at 5 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Call 860-928-4948.

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.

Sat. Sept. 30

Nature Program