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Wed. June 12
Golf Tourney
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 25th annual Golf Invitation will start with an 11 a.m. shotgun at Quinnatisset Country Club. Contact the chamber.

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.

Fri. June 14
Golf Tourney
DANIELSON --- The Danielson Rotary's 20th Annual Golf Tournament will have a 1 p.m. shot gun start at the Connecticut National Golf Course in Putnam. For info/registration/sponsorships, call 923-0458.

History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present "Bill Kivic: Wafer and Waffle Making with Antique Irons" after the 7 p.m. business session at the Community Room at the Town Hall. Refreshments follow. Free. All welcome.

Comedy
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut Bradley Playhouse will present the comedy, "You Can't Take it With You," at 7:30 p.m. June 14, and 15 and at 2 p.m. June 16. $17 and $14. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org. 860-928-7887.

Sat. June 15
Tag Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Town of Woodstock and the Recreation Department will host their first annual Town-Wide Tag Sale June 15. All Woodstock residents, businesses and organizations are welcome to participate. There is a $10 registration fee to place your location on the tag sale map. Benefits the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program. Map registration deadline is May 3. 860-315-5175.

Yard Sale
PUTNAM --- The PHS Class of 2014 will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school. Drop off donations between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. the week of June 10. Also accepting items between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the sale. Donations of baked goods also welcome June 14 or morning of the sale. Benefits the Class of 2014 to help with senior year expenses. 963-6905 x 3114.

Wag-a-Thon
WOODSTOCK --- The Woman's Board of Day Kimball Hospital will present a wag-a-thon dog walk and fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Benefits two state-of-the-art mammography units. daykimball.org/wagathon.

Swedish Meatballs
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present its authentic Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:3- to 6:30 p.m., served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids. Tickets at door. Takeout available.

Tag Sale
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Masonic Lodge 46 will hold a tag sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Concert
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a concert in the park with the Little Big Band at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Common on Rt. 200. Free. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets.

Car Care
THOMPSON --- The Bible Fellowship Church is offering a Car Care Day for single ladies at the church on Rt. 131. Preregister: 923-9512.

Eastford Heritage Day
EASTFORD --- Heritage Day will be held at the Eastford Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include activities for children and adults, vendors, displays, a silent auction, music, karaoke, food, face painting, and more. All welcome.

Sun. June 16
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a made-to-order Father's Day breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. in the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. $8. 923-2967.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.

Tues. June 18
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a whip-poor-will walk at 8:45 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Carpool from there to new preserve in Thompson. Bring small flashlight or headlamp.  $10 members/$20 nonmembers. Pre-register: 928-4948.

Wed. June 19
Ice Cream
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation and Merrimack Health will present a free ice cream social for senior citizens at 12:15 in N. Grosvenordale. Residents and non-residents, age 60 and older welcome. Preregister: 860-923-9440.

Seminar
PUTNAM --- A free Men's Health Seminar (covering other treatment options for erectile dysfunction or male stress urinary incontinence) will be presented from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the Robert Field Conference Room 3 at Day Kimball Hospital. Registration is at 6. Call to register: 1-877-433-2873.

Thur. June 20
Blood Drive
POMFRET --- The First Congregational Church of Pomfret and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the church on Rt. 169. To make appointment: 1-800-REDCROSS. Refreshments served.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 8 a.m. at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

Sat. June 22
Rug Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet corner Guild Hooked Rug will present Hooked Rug Exhibit including quilts and fiber arts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. $5.

Sun. June 23
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Steve Bousquet Memorial Golf Tournament/Congregational Church of Putnam’s 12th Annual Golf  Tournament will begin at 11:45 a.m. at Thompson Raceway Golf Course. $125 per person. Information Charlie Leach 860-428-0050.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Full Moon Walk at 7:30 p.m. at  Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary at Trail Wood on Kenyon Rd. 928-4948.

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Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse (NECASA) has launched a newly enhanced website. The website, www.necasaonline.org , was re-designed by Web Solutions of Meriden. The enhanced site will allow NECASA to post videos, such as the “consequences” 30 second public service announcement on the consequences of providing alcohol to minors. It will also allow the region’s residents to nominate individuals for NECASA’s Volunteer with Youth Awards (adult volunteers who do outstanding work with youth) and the Judith Nilan Award for Community Service to Youth (School Personnel who promote positive youth development with Youth).
NECASA’s website also has information for youth, parents and community members on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as links to other sites which can provide further information.
NECASA is the 21-town regional substance abuse action council funded by the Connecticut Department f Mental Health and Addiction Services, municipal contributions, foundations and private donations.

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Report available
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority has completed the Water Quality Report for Calendar year 2012.  The report in its entirety can be accessed on line at www.putnamct.us.  A copy of the report is also available at the Town of Putnam Public Library and the Water Pollution Control Authority Office.  It is also available on page 10. Questions may be directed to Gerard M. Beausoleil, Director of Public Works at 860-963-6819. 

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'Just Ducky'
This pair of ducks visits the Citizens National Bank office in downtown Putnam every day. Staffers believe there is a nest somewhere near the building. Courtesy photo.