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Wed. May 29
Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “Natural Vision” photo exhibit by Janet McDonald is showing in the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through June 30. The exhibit features a series of beautiful color photographs of nature and the world around us. Open to the public at no charge. Visit www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.
Sat. June 1
Bat Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Bats: Winged Wonders” at 2 p.m. at the center on Day Road. Presentation by Maureen Heidtmann, one of only three licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut specializing in caring for bats. Includes overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our local species. She will cover myths and misconceptions, roles they play in ensuring a healthy planet, perils they face as they struggle to survive and their amazing resilience. She’ll bring an “ambassador” bat with her. No registration required. $5 for CAS members; $10 non-members. 860-928-4948.
Relay For Life
PUTNAM --- The Relay For Life of Northeastern Connecticut, a regional fund-raiser walk and festival benefitting the American Cancer Society, will be held from 10 a.m. June 1 to 10 a.m. June 2 at the St. Marie-Greenhalgh Sports Complex. For more info or to register, go to: relayforlife.org/northeasternct
Benefit Concert
POMFRET --- A benefit concert in honor of the late Carol Davidge will be held at the Vanilla Bean Café. Local talent Sally Rogers will perform at 7 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $25, 100 percent of which will be donated to the “Make Your Mark” scholarship.
Arts & Crafts
EAST WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will present its Arts and Crafts Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at the church. Lunch available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sun. June 2
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Meeting House on Rt. 44, home to the Chepachet Baptist Church’s Music at the Meeting House program, will present Local Freight, a New England bluegrass and country group, at 2:30 p.m. Open to the public without charge, but there will be a free will offering. Refreshments follow.
Fishing Derby
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host its 24th annual Pomfret Kids Fishing Derby & Casting Contest from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Rod and Gun Club. For boys and girls, ages 5-15.
Wed. June 5
Program
PLAINFIELD --- The Deborah Avery Putnam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a program, “From Africa to Middle Class Hartford - Two Generations of the Maguira Family” by Pauline C. Merrick, genealogist and historian, at 6:30 p.m. in the Plainfield Senior Center on Norwich Road. Register: 860-564-1819.
Thur. June 6
Church Program
POMFRET --- Christ Church Pomfret will present scholar and speaker Amy-Jill Levine at 7 p.m. June 6 with “Hearing the Parables of Jesus as Jewish Stories. Doors open at 6:30. Free and open to all.
Sat. June 8
Singers/Songwriters of ‘70s
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Jim Lenn with “The Ovation Guitar & Singers/Songwriters of the ‘70s from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- Particle Accelerator, a free, all-day music festival, features music of all genres and for all ages will be held from noon to 8 p.m. in Rotary Park. In its 18th year, Particle is dedicated to the memory of the legendary Jack Young Jr. and to raising awareness for suicide and depression and local resources available to help. Funds raised benefit United Services, Inc., northeastern Connecticut's non-profit mental health and social service agency. unitedservicesct.org.
Fri. June 14
Dog Show/Trial
BROOKLYN --- "The Strawberry Classic" Dog Shows and Obedience Trial will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14, 15 and 16, rain or shine, at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds.
Thur. June 20
History Program
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present the next in its series of local history programs presented by Joe Iamartino with “What is It? 25 Photographs of Old Thompson Explained” from 6 to 7 p.m. No registration required. Brought to you by the Thompson Library and Thompson Historical Society. 860-923-9779.
Sat. June 22
Arts and Crafts
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council announced it will be hosting its second annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 22 and 23. It will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on the grounds of the new Putnam Municipal Complex. Admission and parking are free.
Sat. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- Fireworks will be held around the Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date is July 13.
Sun. Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.
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