Wed. May 15
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.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library’s Art @ the Library &Display Case is presenting the annual Thompson Public Schools Art Showcase, exhibiting the artwork from the students of Tourtellotte Memorial High School and Thompson Middle School through May 22 at the Thompson Public Library. 860-923-9779.
Thur. May 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Cabbage Hill Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. May 17
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present Cindy Kallet, Grey Larsen & Will Brown in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Day Road. $20 advance reservations; $25 at the door. Reserve at: 860-928-4948.
Sat. May 18
Fairy Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present a Fairy and Magic Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. around downtown.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. $15 cash per animal. Preregistration and appointment is required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720.
Pancake Breakfast
PUTNAM --- In honor of Armed Forces Day, Boy Scout Troop 21 will sponsor a free pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the St. Mary's Church Hall.
Bird Banding
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Bird Banding Demonstration” at 9 a.m. at the center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Bulky Waste Day
PUTNAM --- The town will hold a Bulky Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Armory. Putnam residents only. Proof of residency required and you still must use stickers.
Sun. May 19
Go Wild
WOODSTOCK --- Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue will hold this year’s family day from noon to 4 p.m. at Roseland Park. GO WILD with Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue will be a fun and educational afternoon of learning about wildlife. A donation of $10 per person over age 13 is suggested.
Thur. May 23
Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Tavern in the Little River Plaza is hosting a Celebrity Bartender Fund-raiser from 5 to 8 p.m. to support Paws Cat Shelter of Putnam. Food, drinks and fun. Six teams of local known community members, including WINY's Gary Osbrey, will be serving drinks and welcoming your conversation. www.woodstockcats.org
Sat. May 25
Reading
PUTNAM --- Award-winning poet Brad Davis has just had his 10th collection of poems, On the Way to Putnam: New, Selected, & Early Poems, published and will be celebrating the book’s release with an Author Series reading at 1 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. Free and Davis’ new book will be available for purchase and signing at the reading.
Poetry
POMFRET --- The Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road in Pomfret, and Poets at Large will host an evening of spoken word and poetry from 7 to 9 p.m. $15 includes a give-away. Contact:
Mon. May 27
Memorial Day Parade
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Memorial Day Parade will start off at 10 a.m. from Grove Street. Line up on Grove Street starts at 9 a.m.
Tues. May 28
Cosmic Cat
WOODSTOCK --- The Community Cultural Committee d/b/a The Three C’s, presents Theatreworks production of “Cat Kid Comic Club….the Musical” at 10 a.m. at the Loos Center for the Arts. Tickets are $4 pp for groups of 10 or more. www.theThreeCs.org. The Three C’s, celebrating its 37th season, have welcomed 214,089 students. “Charlotte’s Web” is coming June 5.
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.
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.
Sat. June 22
Arts Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held June 22 and 23 at the Municipal Complex.
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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