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Thur Aug. 9
Lecture
POMFRET CENTER --- A free lecture, "Voting & The Art of Women's Suffrage," featuring Tamara Harris, will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Sponsored by Quiet Corner Shouts. 860-377-1456.
Fri Aug. 10
'Music Man'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 and 19. $21 and $24. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Aug. 11
Race/Walk
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare’s annual Walk & Race for the NECT Cancer Fund will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Black Dog Bar and Grille on Park Road. To register for the event visit www.daykimball.org/CancerFundRun or call the Day Kimball Healthcare Development Office at (860) 928-7141.
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present River Fire at Rotary Park from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Concert
PUTNAM --- Eric Genius, inspirational pianist will entertain from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rotary Park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
'Music Man'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 and 19. $21 and $24. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Aug. 12
Duck Race
PUTNAM --- The Arc QV Duck Race will be held today at Rotary Park. www.qvarc.org.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
'Music Man'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 and 19. $21 and $24. 860-928-7887.
Mon. Aug. 13
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.
Thur. Aug. 16
3rd Thursday
WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Free parking, free admittance (donations accepted), free, live entertainment!
Sat. Aug. 18
Book Sale
WOODSTOCK --- A Book and Tag Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the PAWS shelter at 240 Rt. 171. Benefits: PAWS Cat Shelter. This day PAWS will also be participating in “NBC Clear the Shelters” with adoption hours open until 5 p.m.
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 3:30 p.m. at Canterbury Cones on Rt. 169. Dry cat food needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Aug. 19
Fund-raiser Golf
PUTNAM --- The Ovarian Cancer Research fund-raiser golf tournament will be held at Connecticut National Golf Course. Registration is from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 1 p.m. shotgun start and dinner is at 6:15. The event is in honor of Cynthia Johnson. Entry cutoff is Aug. 1. Benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. 508-612-2946.
Prayer Service
PUTNAM --- Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Philip’s Church on Grove Street. Prayer teams will be available. Includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. 860-928-3510.
Sat. Aug. 25
Triathlon
PLAINFIELD --- The eighth annual “Give It a Tri” Triathlon, co-sponsored by Day Kimball Healthcare and Hale YMCA, will begin at 8 a.m. at Moosup Pond. To sign up for the fund-raiser relay, go to: daykimball.org/triathlon
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. To register and for list of materials, call: 860-928-4948.
Thur. Aug. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host an “Evening Nighthawk Watch & Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Sept. 2
Fund-raiser Sunflowers
POMFRET --- 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.
Fri. Sept. 7
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- Native American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Sat. Sept. 8
River Fire
PUTNAM --- River Fire will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.
Concert
PUTNAM --- Wooden Horse will play in concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. Bring blanket or lawn chair.
Open-Air Market
CANTERBURY --- The annual Open Air Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Finn Hall on Rt. 169. Vendors wanted. Call: 860-608-7877.
Sun. Sept. 9
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- Savor the Flavor – Food Festival “Bacon” will take place today. Music by Chicago Total Access from noon to 3 p.m.
Sun. Sept. 16
Fund-raiser Race
DAYVILLE --- The 7th annual NOW Road Race and Walk will be held at Alexander's Lake. It is a fund-raiser for NOW. For registration and more information go to: www.nowinmotion.org
Wed. Sept. 19
Golf Tourney
DANIELSON --- The 26th QVCC Foundation Golf Tournament at CT National Golf Course will be held today. . To sponsor or register your team call 860-932-4063. No event day registrations. Benefits local students at QVCC.
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