Wed.  Aug. 28
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “The Five Senses of Women” exhibit will run through Sept. 30 at the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex. Free. It features a variety of medias and techniques from five local artists: Lisa Andrews, Kathy Guertin, Carolyn Nadeau, Laura Moorehead, and Karen Reid. 1. www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.

Fri.  Aug. 30
Bingo Fund-Raiser
PUTNAM --- Relay For Life Bingo Night to benefit American Cancer Society will be held in the Putnam High School BOE Conference Room. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Games begin at 6:15 p.m. $10 per card. Refreshments available. All welcome. RSVP:  https://bit.ly/RFLBingo.

Sat.  Aug. 31
‘Stuff a Firetruck’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Fire Department and the East Putnam Fire Department will both be collecting school supplies from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most needed: Paper towels, tissues, Expo Fine Point Tip markers (blue/black), cardstock, markers, crayons, hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, Ziploc bags (all sizes) and number 2 pencils.

Wed.  Sept. 4
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library will hold one of its Art @ the Library series, “Landscape Journeys by Al Mathes”  at the Thompson Public Library through September. In the Display Case: Constitution Week by Ida Ransom. Reception is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9.

Sat.  Sept. 7
Fall Festival
POMFRET ---  The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a Fall Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Music by the Great Garage Band Reunion. Apple pie contest, kids’ pie eating contest, sack races and more. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.

'The Lorax'
PUTNAM --- The Relay for Life of Northeastern Connecticut will present Rotary Park Movie Night – A Night Under the Stars with the movie, “The Lorax”, at 7:15 p.m. Free. For a complete experience, a concession and a T-shirt package are available for a $15 donation. Benefits the American Cancer Society.

Sun.  Sept. 8
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- Savor the Flavor fund-raiser will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wristbands are $20 with 20 participating restaurants. This year the Flavor is honey. Benefits Daily Bread. www.discoverputnam.com

Tues.  Sept. 17
KBIC Meeting
KILLINGLY/BROOKLYN --- Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council meeting for all faith communities and spiritually-minded individuals at 1 p.m. at the Danielson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 9 Spring St., Danielson (behind Key Bank).

Sun.  Sept. 22
Art in Park
WOODSTOCK --- The 10th Annual Art in the Park will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roseland Park.

Sat.  Oct. 5
'Cozy Pumpkin'
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host “Make Your Own Hand Knit Cozy Pumpkin at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community Center. Learn the basic of arm knitting and make your own cozy pumpkin(s). $45 per pumpkin. All supplies are included! Limited spots available. Sign up now on Facebook at Sovanny’s Comfort Boutique. Find the event and register!

Sat.  Oct. 19
Great Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This community celebration of fall features The Great Pumpkin, craft and art vendors, live music, activities for the kids, and more.

Rec to Treat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host Rec or Treat at 4 p.m.  Trunk or Treating with PCS PTO, hayride, crafts, bonfire and movie. Food and drink will be available for purchase. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.

Fri.  Oct. 25
Murder Mystery
POMFRET --- Murder Mystery Dinner at Grill 37.  Cocktail hour starts at 6 followed by the show and buffet dinner. Dressing up is strongly encouraged. The theme will be Death of a Gangster! www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.

Sat.  Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association will present the Downtown Trick or Treat from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. From Riverfront Commons to Union Square, participating merchants and local groups pass out treats.

Thur.  Nov. 21
History Program
THOMPSON ---The Thompson Historical Society and the Thompson Public Library will present “Lafayette Story and Thompson Lore About the Man of Two Countries” at 6 p.m. at the library. Free.

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