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Patriotic

clockwise from upper left


Nothing like pets and friends and family: Left to right: Isabella Campion, 9, Demario Kontt, 4, and Aerriel Campion, 6.

Guitarist for One Shot Deal sings it out.


Painted faces, left to right: Brianna Girard, Mackenzie Miller and Sierra Girard.


Ariella Roure, 3, left, and Katya Alvarez, 4, enjoy the food.

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PUTNAM — The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market is holding a Summer Activity Day on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive.
Special children’s programming will begin at 11 a.m. Join Danielson Adventure Sports, the Last Green Valley and others at this showcase of local opportunities for activity and adventure during the summer months. There will be bicycles and kayaks for people to try out as well as information about local hiking trails, outdoor and even indoor activities. The Last Green Valley will also run activities for children, including an Enviroscape, at 11 a.m.
For more information about Summer Activity Day or about the PSFM’s other upcoming events, go to the Market’s web page: http://www.putnamfarmersmarket.org , email the PSFM at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the Putnam Economic Community & Development office at 860-963-6384.

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New selectman
POMFRET — Last week the Pomfret Board of Selectmen accepted selectman Jim Rivers’ resignation with regret. His new job responsibilities have become much greater over the past month as the company he works for has expanded very rapidly said Maureen Nicholson, first selectman. The seat was filled with Nicholson’s running mate for November, Barry Jessurun, Vanilla Bean Cafe owner. Nicholson said, “I am very excited to have Barry as a member of the Board of Selectmen and look forward to running with him in November.”

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Wed. July 9
Senior Craft
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present a senior citizen craft event, "Decorative Flowerpot, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free for Thompson seniors; $5 for nonresident seniors. Preregister by July 5. 923-944

Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run starts on May 15 and runs through Sept. 18. The runs, which start at 6:15 p.m., are held on Wednesdays at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-shirt once three events are completed. mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.

Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Barns, Birds, and Local Landscapes," oil paintings by Jane Collins and Karen DePersia, through July 31 at the Audubon Center on Day Road.  928-4948.

Thur. July 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. starting from the Audubon Center on Day Road.  $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

Fri. July 12
Golf Tourney
FOSTER, R.I. --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley’s 26th Annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Foster Country Club, starting with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.. Includes continental breakfast, a chance to win a new car, closest  to the pin contests, hot dogs on the turn, drawings and a steak dinner after the game. 774-2827.

Concert/Frog
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford will hold its annual summer Band Concert and Frog Jump. Frog registration is at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6.

Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Rewind: specializing in '70s and '80s classic hits will be in concert at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Bandstand in  Riverside Park. Free. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets.

Sat. July 13
Al Fresco
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam's al Fresco event this year will be a concert by singer Linda Eder at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. River Fire begins at intermission and runs through 10 p.m. Rain date: July 14. Bring blanket/lawn chair. Free.

Benefit Concert
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church on Thompson Hill will present a benefit Concert staring the  Atwater-Donnelly Trio, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. Free but a freewill offering will be accepted to benefit the church's ministries. Refreshments available for purchase.

Native Storytelling
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Native American storytelling with Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier, will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Phelp's Pond on Main Street. Free. All welcome.

Sun. July 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. Meet at the information shed near the Teale homestead at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road 928-4948.

Mon. July 15
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball hospital's 29th Annual Golf Classic will be held simultaneously at the Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam and Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson. Benefits 2013 Giving Appeal. 928-7141.

Tues. July 16
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. Meet at the visitors' parking lot of the Trail Wood Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers.  928-4948.

Wed. July 17
Free Screening
DERBY --- Griffin Hospital offering a free skin cancer screening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave. For appointment: 203-732-1280.

Ice Cream
N. GROSVENORDALE --- A free Ice Cream Social for Senior Citizens will be held at 12:15 p.m. in N. Grosvenordale. Open to residents and nonresidents age 60 and older. Preregistration required: 923-9440.

Thur. July 18
Beach Party
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will hold a free Beach Party in the Park from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Thompson Lion's Club Gazebo in Riverside Park. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Thompson Public Library. Rain date July 25.

Fri. July 19
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Original Jelly Roll Soul will play at 7 p.m. at the Lion's Club Bandstand in riverside Park. Free. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets.

Sun. July 22
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7:30 p.m. Meet near the information shed near the Teale homestead at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.

Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibit
DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Teacher's Workshop will present a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College Auditorium. Free.

Fri. Aug. 2
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.

Sat. Aug. 3
Concert on Lawn
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a concert on the church lawn, starting at 5:30. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.

Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The Oxford Community Flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 and Sept. 7 on the lawn of the First congregational Church of Oxford. Participants wanted. 508-987-2211.

Sat. Aug. 17
Backpack-Movie
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a school backpack giveaway and a movie on the church lawn. Backpack distribution is at 7:30 and the movie is at 8. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.

Sat. Aug. 10
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The annual Deary Memorial 5K Race/Walk will be held this morning, starting from JD Cooper's.

River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a concert with the Little Big Band followed by River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.

Sun. Aug. 11
Car Cruise Frappes
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Putnam Car Cruise/Frappes on the Lawn starting at 11:30 a.m. until gone. $5. Benefits community charities.

Rubber Duckie
PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will host its 16th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser at 1:30 at Rotary Park.  The race is in conjunction with the annual car show. The day includes children’s games, food, a moonbounce and other  activities. 7,000 rubber ducks are available.  Rain date Aug. 18. 774-2827.

Fri. Sept. 6
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.

Sat. Sept. 7
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Family Day and River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.

Sat. Sept. 14
Swedish Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. Adults: $10; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.  

Nature Art
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present a nature-based art festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bafflin Sanctuary. It benefits the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret. Volunteers needed. 928-4948.