Wed.  June 5
Program
PLAINFIELD --- The Deborah Avery Putnam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a program, “From Africa to Middle Class Hartford - Two Generations of the Maguira Family” by Pauline C. Merrick, genealogist and historian, at 6:30 p.m. in the Plainfield Senior Center on Norwich Road. Register: 860-564-1819.

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.

Thur.  June 6
Church Program
POMFRET --- Christ Church Pomfret will present scholar and speaker Amy-Jill Levine at 7 p.m. June 6 with “Hearing the Parables of Jesus as Jewish Stories. Doors open at 6:30. Free and open to all.

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.

Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- Particle Accelerator, a free, all-day music festival, features music of all genres and for all ages will be held from noon to 8 p.m. in Rotary Park. In its 18th year, Particle is dedicated to the memory of the legendary Jack Young Jr. and to raising awareness for suicide and depression and local resources available to help. Funds raised benefit United Services, Inc., northeastern Connecticut's non-profit mental health and social service agency. unitedservicesct.org.

Fri.  June 14
Dog Show/Trial
BROOKLYN --- "The Strawberry Classic" Dog Shows and Obedience Trial will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14, 15 and 16, rain or shine, at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds.

Sat.  June 15
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, Danielson/Plainfield line. $15 cash per animal. Pre-registration and appointment required: 860-317-1720. No walk-ins. Last clinic until October.

Thur.  June 20
History Program
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present the next in its series of local history programs presented by Joe Iamartino with “What is It? 25 Photographs of Old Thompson Explained” from 6 to 7 p.m. No registration required. Brought to you by the Thompson Library and Thompson Historical Society. 860-923-9779.

Sat.  June 22
Arts and Crafts
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council announced it will be hosting its second annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 22 and 23. It will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on the grounds of the new Putnam Municipal Complex. Admission and parking are free.

Sat.  July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- Fireworks will be held around the Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date is July 13.

Sat.  July 13
Garden Tour
WOODSTOCK --- Quiet Corner Gardens, a self-guided tour of eight gardens in Pomfret, Putnam and Woodstock from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13, is the Quiet Corner Garden Club’s latest offering to the community. Tickets can be purchased or picked up on the town green across from Roseland Cottage. $25 the day of the tour or $20 when purchased in advance at: quietcornergardenclub.com. Benefits scholarships and garden programs.

Sun.  Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.

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