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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.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature’s Inspiration,” a photography exhibit by Aaron Bourque and Deborah Eccleston, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will host a trivia challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Bradley Playhouse.
Fri. Aug. 31
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Fair starts today and runs through Monday, Labor Day.
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.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
TEEG Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- TEEG’s 7th annual Wheels for Meals Ride to Feed Kids will be held starting at the TEEG building on Thatcher Road. There are 15-, 35- and 60-mile rides and a new 1-mile donation walk starting at 10 a.m. $40 registration fee. 860-923-3458.
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.
Tori Market
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold its annual Tori Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the society building on N. Canterbury Road. Free. Handicapped accessible. 860-546-6671
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.
Fund-raiser BBQ
PUTNAM --- The PAWS Cat Shelter fund-raiser chicken BBQ will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on Providence Street. Drawings, bake sales. $10. Tickets available at the K of C in Putnam, Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam or Danielson, and at PAWS Cat Shelter on Rt. 171 in Woodstock.
Mon. Sept. 10
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.
Quilting Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present Zen Quilting by Pat Ferguson through Sept. 26. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Tues. Sept. 11
Computer Class
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present a free basic computer classes starting Sept. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. Online at the Thompson Library class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct 1 and from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 2. Register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Space limited.
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