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Wed. July 10
Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Dayville Fire Company 63 building on Rt. 101. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Exhibition
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “30 Minutes: An Exhibition by Hannah Richman & Janet McDonald” through July 30. A reception will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 8. 860-923-9779.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit” through the end of July at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Gemini Exhibit
PUTNAM --- Skeeter's Toybox will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing with an exclusive photography exhibit and special space-themed reception. The exhibit, "Gemini: Bridge to the Moon" will feature never-before seen photos of the recovery of the Gemini 5 space capsule and astronauts and runs through July 31. Free. All welcome.
Thur. July 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Evening Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
CT Architecture
POMFRET --- Christopher Wigren of the CT Trust for Historic Presentation will present his book “CT Architecture: Stories of 100 Places” at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. 860-928-3475.
Fri. July 12
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The 35th Annual DKH Putnam Bank Golf Classic will start at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. $150 pp or $600 non-sponsor team entry fee. daykimball.org.
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College’s Spirol Gallery will present "New Perspectives" by Northeastern CT Art Guild members through Aug. 15. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for meeting the artists. Refreshments. Free.
Sat. July 13
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The River Fire event will begin around dusk in the Quinebaug River off Rotary Park. Free.
Lobster Fest Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Rotary Club will present “Lobster Fest” fund-raiser at 6 p.m. at The Inn at Woodstock Hill on Plaine Hill Road. Rain date: July 14. Open bar. Tickets are $75 per guest. Go to: www.woodstockhill.com/lobsterfest2019.
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present a free Concert in the Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. It is followed by the town’s first River Fire. Rain date: 3 to 4:30 p.m. July 14.
Sun. July 14
Tag Sale
PUTNAM --- B'nai Shalom will hold its annual tag sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the synagogue on Church Street. Donations accepted. Call 860-315-5181 to arrange drop off.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Haiku & Contemplation” from 3 to 5 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Mon. July 15
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. July 18
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET – A concert, “Woodstock: 50 Years Later” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. 860-928-3475.
Murder Mystery
POMFRET --- The New Roxbury Land Trust is hosting an interactive Mafia Murders Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. at Tyrone Farm on Tyrone Road, Pomfret. Costumes encouraged. $50 pp. Make payable to: The New Roxbury Land Trust, 248 Woodstock Road, Woodstock, Ct. 06281. 860-928-2669.
Sun. July 21
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Summer Writing Workshop” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register required: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tues. July 23
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Trail Wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibition
STURBRIDGE --- The Pearl K. McGown Northern Teachers’ Workshop will hold a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Publick House and event center on Main Street. Free.
Thur. July 25
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a fund-raiser Trivia challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits the Putnam EMS.
Sat. July 27
History Reception
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Aspinock Historical Society will hold an information reception, “Come and See What We Have Done!,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cady-Copp Cottage on Rt. 21 (just south of the Heritage Rd/5 Mile River Rd intersection – look for balloons). Light refreshments will be served up with the compelling stories of this historic building. Rain date July 28.
Tues. July 30
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET--- A concert, “Straight-Up Jazz Trio,” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. 860-928-3475.
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