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Wed. March 17
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild Inc. is putting on an Art Guild Charity Exhibit at the Thompson Public Library through March 30. It benefits the Thompson Congregational Church. Visit the library to view artwork, visit the guild’s Facebook page, artguildne.org or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for list and pictures.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 12:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street.
Sat. March 20
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, the Town of Putnam, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the Putnam American Legion Post 13 will host a Foodshare at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Elementary School. All welcome. Two 30-pound boxes pe rperson. Drive-thru. Masks required.
Tues. March 23
Coffeehouse
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Elks. Sign in required. No more than 4 members to a table. Masks required except when actually seated and engaged in eating and drinking.
Sat. March 27
Drive Thru Lasagna
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will present a drive-thru lasagna dinner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. $8. Call 860 774 9817 by 11:30 a.m. March 25 to reserve. Drive-thru and they will deliver your order to your car.
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will hold a food drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. Nonperishable food items or cash welcomed.
Easter Bunny Visit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Parks and Recreation department and the Putnam Fire Department will host the Easter Bunny starting at 10 a.m. at the Putnam Fire Department on Church Street. The Easter Bunny will be giving out free chocolate. Drive-thru.
Sat. April 3
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, the Town of Putnam, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the Putnam American Legion Post 13 will host a Foodshare at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Elementary School. It open to all. 1,200 30-pound boxes of food are due to be distributed. 2 boxes per person. Drive-thru. Masks must be worn by all.
Sat. April 17
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, the Town of Putnam, the Putnam VFW Post 1523 and the Putnam American Legion Post 13 will host a Foodshare at 10 a.m. at the Putnam Elementary School. It is open to all towns. Almost 1,500 30-pound boxes of food are due to be distributed. Drive-thru. Masks must be worn by all.
Race/Walk
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will begin with registration at 8 a.m. Kids’ Race at 9:30; Adult Race starts at 10; walkers start immediately after runners. Professionally timed by Last Mile Race Management. Register by March 31 to receive discount and free T-shirt. Go to www.4hcampct.org for more details and registration forms.
Sat. April 24
Wall of Honor
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Wall of Honor ceremony will be held today.
Beautification Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association is spearheading again clean-up Putnam from 8:30 a.m. to noon, starting in Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date May 1. Gloves, trash bags and water will be provided. Meet back at Rotary Park for lunch --- grilled hot dogs, chips. Masks required. Groups, schools, individuals all encouraged to sign up; 860-963-6834. Trophies awarded. Funded in part by The Last Green Valley and the Town of Putnam.
Sat. May 1
Town-Wide Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 15th Annual Pomfret Town-Wide Tag Sale will be held May 1. To register or for info call 860-972-3714.
Fri. June 12
Golf Tournament
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary’s 28th annual Nick Haines Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Connecticut National Golf Course. Benefits local charities. For info: 860-230-3530.
Fri. July 2
Red, White, Blue Celebration
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Parks and Recreation Department will present the Killingly Red, White & Blue Celebration and Fireworks from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Owen Bell Park. Whiskey Boulevard will entertain from 7 to 9:15 p.m.
Fri. Aug. 6
Rotary Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will host the Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Thur. Aug. 19
Bike Night
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Parks and Recreation Department will present Killingly Bike Night downtown. Rain date Aug. 25. Benefits the Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club, TEEG and the Killingly Parks and Recreation Department.
Sun. Aug. 22
Pluck-a-Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s fund-raiser, Pluck-a-Duck will be held today at a secret location. For info, contact the Putnam Business Association.
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