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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.
Art Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Cyclical Existentialism,” artwork by Aaron Stark, through Sept. 28. Opening Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6.
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.
Thur. Sept. 7
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. 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.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Velya Jancz-Urban with “Pudd’nheads: Childhood in Colonial America” following the 7 p.m. business meeting at the Community Room of Town Hall. Free. All welcome. Refreshments.
Encampment
CHEPACHET --- The Glocester Light Infantry Militia Unit will be holding an open house and encampment from noon to dusk at its Armory on Dorr Drive. Those interested in colonial militia, musket and cannon firing, and fife and drum are welcome to stop in. New members welcome. Information 401-481-8983
River Fire/Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Recreation Department will present the last River Fire of the season from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park. Music by E. Woodstock Cornet Band from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Refreshments available.
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.
Ride
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association is holding its annual Old Furnace Fund Raiser Ride starting at 9 a.m. at Old Furnace State Park on Ross Road. The cost for NEMBA members is $10, $15 for not-yet-members and free for ages 15 and under. Helmets required. Cost is FREE to anyone who joins NEMBA as a NEW member at the event. www.facebook.com/QuietCornerNEMBA/.
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.
Tues. Sept. 12
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. 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.
Dinner
KILLINGLY --- Pat's Turkey Supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Killingly Grange No. 112, on Rt. 101 and Dog Hill Road, Dayville. $12 donations.
Discussion
DANIELSON --- The Quinebaug Valley Community College will present a panel discussion, “Free Speech, Hate Speech, and (In)civility in 2017” at 2 p.m. in the Robert Miller Auditorium. Free. All welcome.
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.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967
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
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.
Victorian Fair
WOODSTOCK --- Victorian Cane Fighting and Suffragette Parasol Defense demonstrations will be featured at Roseland Cottage’s Victorian Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Rt. 169. There will also be Vintage baseball, fortune-telling, a costume exhibit, music furnished by barbershop quartet, North Street, and a Civil War encampment. Costumed guides will assist those who want to have their photo taken in the house. $10 and includes house tours and all demonstrations and activities. Tea, served in the garden at 3:30, requires an additional fee and reservations. 860 928-4074.
Revival Tent Meeting
S. WOODSTOCK --- The South Woodstock Baptist Church will present a revival tent meeting at 6 p.m. on the front lawn. Includes guest preacher, special music and celebration of 225 years of the church.
Survivors Day
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will host its annual Cancer Survivors Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grill 37 in Pomfret. Those who currently have cancer or who have survived cancer are invited, along with their families. No charge but those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Sept. 8 to 860- 963-6425.
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
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.
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.
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- Positively Pomfret will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the town’s Recreation fields off Rt. 97.
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.
Day of Peace
PUTNAM --- The UN International Day of Peace will be held at 2 p.m. at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Provincial House Auditorium on Church Street. Bring prayers or thoughts of peace, enjoy singing and fellowship. The theme this year is "There is No Peace When There is Prejudice."
Seminar
PUTNAM --- Quest Martial Arts Master Mike Bogdanski and Master Kristin Duethorn will host a free "Back To School" self-defense seminar at 11 a.m. Free, but we ask that you bring a food item to be donated to a local food bank. Space limited. Call 860.928.9218 to reserve spot.
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
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.
Oktoberfest
SOUTHBRIDGE --- Pilsudski Polish American Citizens Club will present Oktoberfest from 1 to 7 p.m. rain or shine. $10 (benefits St John Paul II Food Pantry) available in advance or at the door
Children under 16 with an adult free. 774-318-6088.
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.
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. 7
Super Hero Fun Day
WAUREGAN --- The 2nd Annual Super Hero Fun Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Services Wauregan Office on Putnam Road. The free, family event is sponsored by United Services Youth Service Bureau and features local first responder and other super heroes as well as a variety of super hero themed activities and a free lunch. Please RSVP by Sept. 22 to Robin at 860-412-8652. For more information, visit www.unitedservicesct.org.
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