Wed. July 5
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. Supported by the Friends of the Library.860-923-9779.

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:

Thur.  July 13
Hike
HAMPTON --- Join Goodwin State Forest naturalist Adam Drouin on a 3-mile hike out to the scenic Governor’s Island to enjoy the great view of Pine Acres Pond from the viewing platform on the island from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The hike is easy/moderate on rolling hills. Bring good hiking boots or shoes, water, and maybe a snack and some binoculars. Hike begins at Goodwin Conservation Center. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

Fri.  July 21
Movie Night
HAMPTON --- The James L. Goodwin Conservation Center will have an outdoor movie night with popcorn and snacks from 7 to 8 p.m. The film will be a short hour-long educational documentary called ”Fox Tales.” Feel free to bring your own snack and drinks. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with movie requests.

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.

Fri.  July 28
Nature ‘Games’
HAMPTON --- Come on down to the James L. Goodwin Conservation Center for a fun afternoon of playing nature-themed board and card games, hosted by naturalist Robin Chandler from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adults and kids alike welcome. There will be 5 games with varying difficulties available to play; Cardline, Ecologies, Ecos: The First Continent, Evolution, and Wingspan. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sat.  July 29
Hazardous Waste Collection
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will hold a household hazardous waste and confidential paper shredding collection day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Middle School. Putnam residents only – bring proof of residency. 860-963-6800 ext. 3 option 6.

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. 23
Celebrating Agriculture
BROOKLYN --- 2023 Celebrating Agriculture will begin at 9 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds.

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. Food, drawings and more. 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 northeastern Connecticut. The purchase of memorial lights on each community's Tree of Life benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. For info: daykimball.org/treeoflife.

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