Ongoing

Farmers Market

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.

 

 

 

Wed. July 16

Fun Run

W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Air and Water, Space and Time," a drawings exhibit by George Jacobi, through Aug. 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Opening Reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. July 13. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948.

 

Thur. July 17

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Trail Wood Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948

 

Fri. July 18

Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- An Invitation to Artique fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Artique in downtown Putnam. Sponsored by Pace for a Purpose, it's a fund-raiser for DKH Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. 933-2221.

 

Movie

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation is showing a free Movie in the Park, “Frozen,” at 8:15 at Riverside Park. Park at library. Bring blanket and lawn chairs. All welcome. Call 923-9440 in event of inclement weather.

 

Concert, Frog Jump

EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford on Church Road will present its annual summer band concert with the East Woodstock cornet Band at 6 p.m. Registration for the frog jumping is at 5:30 and events begin at 6. If you don’t have a frog, loaners will be available. Everything is free. All welcome. 

 

Pomfret Recycle

POMFRET --- The Town of Pomfret's bulky waste, scrap metal, paper recycling and tires recycling will be held at 9 a.m. at the Pomfret Murdock Property on Rt. 101. Pomfret residents only. 

 

Sat. July 19

al Fresco

PUTNAM --- Real Diamond al Fresco will be presented at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. River Fire begins at intermission and goes until 10. Free. Rain date is July 20. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

 

Storytelling

THOMPSON --- Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will present Native American Storytelling from 5 to 6  p.m. July 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, and 23 at Phelp’s Pond on Main Street. Also crafts. All welcome.

 

Tues. July 22

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present TEEG Learn and Lunch’s “all About social Security” from noon to 2 p.m. July 22. The movie “Captain Phillips” will be presented at 12:30 p.m. July 23. Surrounding town seniors welcome.

 

Sat. July 26

Frog Jumping

PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield will hold its annual frog-jump contest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the contest starting at noon. It will be held in the Lions Park next to the Town Hall.

 

Sun. July 27

Cultural Festival

PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Convent on  Liberty Highway will hold its Annual Cultural Festival and Picnic at the convent. It opens with a Mass at 11 a.m. and lunch follows at noon. Also includes Medieval Play, games, dance program by NERINGA, contests, food and more. $5 pp; under 12 admitted free.

 

Tues. July 29

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center  on Rt. 44 will present TEEG Learn and Lunch’s “Nutrition for Diabetes” from noon to 2 p.m. July 29; bingo at 2:30 p.m. July 29; dominoes and games July 30. Surrounding town seniors welcome.

 

Fri. Aug. 1

'Les Miserables'

WOODSTOCK --- “Les Miserables” will be presented Aug. 1, 2 and 3 at the Hyde Cultural Center to benefit Day Kimball Healthcare, QVCC Foundation and TNECT at the Bradley Playhouse.  Tickets at WINY or the Bradley Playhouse or at lesmisatthehyde.com

 

Sat. Aug. 2

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford, U.C.C. on Main Street will hold a Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 and Sept. 6. Reservations accepted. No food vendors. Rain dates Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. 508-987-2211.

 

Sun. Aug. 10

Car Cruise

PUTNAM --- The Annual Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Putnam. Registration at 8 a.m.  Rain date Aug. 17. www.mainstreetcarcruise.org.

 

Duck Race

PUTNAM --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley will hold its annual Rubber Duckie Race at Rotary Park.  Duck adoption tickets are available at local business or through a member or employee of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.  $5.  860-774-2827.

 

Sat. Aug. 16

Steeple Chase

WILLIMANTIC --- Perception Programs and the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) will host the fund-raiser 23nd Annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour in Mansfield. Preregister at www.perceptionprograms.org, active.com, bikereg.com, or by calling Ruth Gordon at 860-450-7122. Steeple Chase sponsors and donors should contact Ruth directly.

 

Sun. Sept. 14

Taste of Valley

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will hold its annual Tastes of the Valley 2014 fund-raiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. $65.  (860) 774-3300

 

Sat. Sept. 27

Celebrating Agriculture

WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. --- donation $5 for adults and $3 for kids under 10. No dogs except guide dogs. www.celebratingagriculture.org

 

 

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