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Wed. July 21
Vaccine Clinic
PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Adult Softball (concession stand) on Wicker Street. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.
Sat. July 24
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air artisan, art and music event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Rotary Park. Sponsored by the Putnam Business Association and the Town of Putnam and powered by Putnam Area Foundation.
Hazardous Waste Day
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Middle School. Putnam households only. Bring driver’s license or other proof of residency. What you can bring: Oil-based paint, latex paint, paint thinner, drain cleaners, varnish, photographic chemicals, nail polish remover, oven cleaner, toilet bowl cleaners, antifreeze, insecticides, gasoline, radiator chemicals, auto body chemicals, fuel additives, transmission fluid, camping stove fuel, aerosol cans, pool chemicals, herbicides, rat poison, moth balls, fungicides. Not accepted: Ammunition, gunpowder, highway or marine flares, Freon-bearing white goods, fireworks. 860-963-6800 ext. 3, opt. 6.
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam High School. This is a drive-thru. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523, WINY Radio and the town of Putnam.
Sun. July 25
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. July 25. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Bring folding chair.
Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tues. July 27
Senior Luncheon
BROOKLYN --- The Eastford Senior Citizens will hold its first 2021 meeting at 11 a.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Regional Senior Citizen Center. Election of 2021-2022 officers, and the collection of membership dues. Reserve seat and meal by July 20. 860-538-8868.
Wed. July 28
Vaccine Clinic
PLAINFIELD --- The Northeast District Department of Health will offer COVID-19 Vaccines from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Plainfield VFW. Free. Pfizer (ages 12 and up) and Johnson & Johnson single dose. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment, no insurance needed.
Thur. July 29
Vaccine Clinic
PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will offer COVID-19 Vaccines from 3 to 5 p.m. at Interfaith Human Services at WINY Radio. Free. Pfizer (ages 12 and up) and Johnson & Johnson single dose. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment, no insurance needed.
Fri. July 30
Invitational Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Invitational Car Cruise will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. in Rotary Park and around downtown. To register: call 860-963-6811. Daisy Doodles the Clown from 5 to 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. WINY’S “Mike Brunetti” will be there playing tunes. Chuck Etchell’s personal cars will be on display. The Putnam Business Association will be selling $5 Pluck-A-Duck tickets. Sponsored by the Town of Putnam and local sponsors: WIN Waste Innovations, (formerly, Wheelabrator Putnam Inc.), Putnam Bank, a division of Centreville Bank and WINY Radio.
Sat. July 31
Triathlon
PLAINFIELD --- The DKH “Give it a Tri” Triathlon fund-raiser will start at 8 p.m. at Moosup Pond on Moosup Pond Road. Benefits Day Kimball Hospital. More Info: daykimball.org/triathlon.
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.
Food Fair
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold a First Friday Food Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church.
Sat. Aug. 7
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523, WINY Radio and the town of Putnam.
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com
Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- Particle Accelerator fund-raiser will be held from noon to 9 p.m. in Rotary Park.
Sat. Aug. 14
Golf Tournament
THOMPSON --- The second annual Mustang Classic Golf Tournament will feature a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start at the Raceway Golf Club. The fund-raiser supports the Putnam Science Academy's Mustang Club. To register, sponsor or for more information: putnamscienceacademy.org or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Opera Performance
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present an opera performance at 7:15 p.m. at Rotary Park. Rain date is Aug. 15. Free.
Sun. Aug. 15
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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.
Sat. Aug. 21
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.
Fireworks (updated)
PUTNAM --- At Rotary Park the town of Putnam fireworks display will begin with a concert from 4:30 to 6 p.m. by the Little Big Band Concert (in honor of Al Smat) and a concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. by a Buddy Holly tribute band in Rotary Park. The fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.
Charity Ride
WILLIMANTIC --- The 30th annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour Fund-raiser will start and finish at St. Mary-St. Joseph School. Benefits eastern Connecticut human service non-profits. It will be both in person and virtually. Registration: https://steeplechasebiketour.org/register/ and www.bikereg.com/steeple-chase-bike-tour.
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523, WINY Radio and the town of Putnam.
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.
Fri. Sept. 3
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Fifth Annual Henry Breault Medal of Honor Recipient Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Club. The tournament is a fund-raiser for the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13.
Fri. Sept. 10
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold its Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic starting at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Hospital. More Info:daykimball.org/golfclassic
Sun. Sept. 26
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater. This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served. Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sat. Oct. 2
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Town of Thompson will present its 17th annual Community Day. Vendors sought: 860-923-9440.
Sun. Oct. 3
Canines for Cancer Care
BROOKLYN --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold Canines for Cancer Care at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Benefit: Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. More Info:daykimball.org/canines
Sat. Nov. 6
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
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