Fri. June 30
Free Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Department will present a Twilight Lawn Concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase food from the food truck.
Sat. July 1
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “A Cacophony of Greys” Exhibit and Reception by Steve Veilleux will be on display in The Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through Sept. 30. The reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. July 13. Features a series of black and white and monotone photographs. All welcome. Free. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and info.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library, as part of its Art @ the Library Series, will present “Eclectic Visions: A Photographic Journey,” by Tammy Lynn for the month. The reception is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 3. Supported by the Friends of the Library.860-923-9779.
Sun. July 2
Historic Eucharist
BROOKLYN --- In honor of Independence Day, the public is invited to an historic Eucharist at Old Trinity Church at 10 a.m. at 60 Church St., Old Trinity is the oldest standing Episcopal church in Connecticut. The service will feature a salute to American folk music officiated by priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dr. Gretchen S. Grimshaw. http://www.trinitychurchbrooklyn.org.
Tues. July 4
Happy Birthday, USA!
Jamboree
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Fourth of July Jamboree will be held on the Common. Attic Treasures and the Book Sale open at 9 a.m. All other activities start at 10 with a Patriotic Dedication. Other activities include children’s games, musical entertainment, a 4th of July parade, hayrides, and fireman’s water polo. There are a variety of food booths. The day ends with a cake walk and flag ceremony at 3:30. Admission and parking are free.
Thur. July 6
Drive-up Food Share
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse drive-up Food Share will start with line up at 9 a.m. at the Riverview Marketplace Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. Free. All welcome.
Sun. July 9
Touch-a-Truck
WOODSTOCK --- Touch-a-Truck will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roseland Park with Bungay Fire Brigade, Muddy Brook Fire Department and Woodstock Vol. Fire Assoc. Station 76:
Sat. July 15
al Fresco
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Recreation Department will present an al Fresco concert featuring Helene “Almost Cher’” Masiko with the Putnam Festival Orchestra at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8:30 p.m. Rain date: July 16. Free. Bring your lawn chairs. Brought to you by Centreville Bank, WIN Waste Innovations and the Town of Putnam Recreation Department.
Sat. July 22
Summer Fun
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford will present frog jumping, a band concert and a cookout, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Crystal Pond Park. Free.
Sat. Aug. 5
Grange Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Senexet Grange Fair will be held from 8 to noon at the grange on Rt. 169. Open to all.
Sun. Aug. 20
Main Street Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Putnam’s Main Street Car Cruise from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around downtown and in Rotary Park. There will be more than 1,000 classic cars, live music and more, including the Kids Zone in Rotary Park with Bounce Houses, Photo Booth, Bella The Clown, Arts & Crafts Tent, and Face Painting. New this year is the Celebrity Dunk Tank --- donate $5 to take a shot at dunking local celebs (benefits the Putnam Business Association).
Sun. Aug. 27
Cruise Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- DKH will hold its Cruise, BBQ & Brew - Motorcycle & Car Cruise at 10 a.m. at the Thompson Speedway and The Black Dog Bar & Grille in Putnam. Benefits the NECT Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare. $35 registration. daykimball.org/cruising.
Fri. Sept. 8
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic will set off at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Country Club. For info: daykimball.org/golfclassic.
Sat. Sept. 30
BBQ
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host its fall 2023 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. www.bungay.com.
Sat. Nov. 11
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- The DKH Dueling Pianos fund-raiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant and Banquet Hall. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare At Home services of HomeCare, HomeMakers, and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. Tickets $45, must be purchased in advance. daykimball.org/pianos.
Sun. Dec. 3
Tree of Life
The DKH 34th Annual Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. in 11 towns throughout NE CT. The purchase of memorial lights benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. For info: daykimball.org/treeoflife.
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