Fri, May 1
‘Matilda the Musical’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present ”Matilda the Musical” at 7 p.m. May 1, 2, 8, 9 and at 2 p.m. May 3 and 10. Tickets: www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Book Signing Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- American Legion Post #13 Commander, Michael Rocchetti will be at the Arc Emporium for a book signing from 2 to 4 p.m. Come meet the author of the Hometown Heroes series honoring local vets. The books feature stories of local veterans who fought in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, WWI and WWII. Proceeds go to post scholarships and youth programs.
Lafayette Trail Dedication
PLAINFIELD --- As part of the Lafayette 250 Celebration, honoring Lafayette’s Farewell tour through Plainfield in 1824, a trail marker dedication will be held at 10 a.m. at the corner of Norwich Road (Rt. 12) and Gallup Road. Open to all. Free.
Sat. May 2
250th Program
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical Society is celebrating America 250 with a program at 1:30 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library on the history of the Mohegan Tribe leading up to the Revolutionary War.
Final Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The town’s 20th and final Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale will start at 7 a.m. with the purchase of a $2 sale map at Pomfret Community School or at the Christ Church. Also: The Friends of Pomfret Public Library used book sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4-H camp’s indoor/outdoor sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 and 2 (detour).
Quiet Corner Pride
PUTNAM --- Quiet Corner Pride will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. Many events. Quietcornerpride.com.
250th Program
POMFRET CENTER ---The Pomfret Historical Society will host a program about the Black and Native American Soldiers in the Revolutionary War at 3 p.m. in the Old Town House.
Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- "Neighbors Against Cancer is holding a Corn Hole Tournament fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. A corn hole tournament begins at 1. Two person teams can register until start time. Entry is $20 per team. Trophies. Activities for children and adults, food trucks and craft vendors, and more.
Sun. May 3
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House at the Chepachet Baptist Church will present a 250th anniversary concert at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free but a free will offering will be taken. Chepachetbaptist.org
Tues. May 5
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.
Sat. May 9
Rotary Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club invites families, kids, and community members to its free annual Noe Poulin Youth Fishing Derby May 9 at Rotary Park. Registration begins at 8 p.m. and the fishing is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The derby is free for youths. There are also games, food and – courtesy of WIN Waste Innovations, prizes in several categories including: biggest catch, smallest catch, most unique catch and most fish caught.
Fri. May 15
Concert
POMFRET --- The Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra will present its spring 2026 concerts of American music for strings ranging from late 18th-century fiddle tunes to 20th-century works by American composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and John Williams. The concerts will be held at 7 p.m. May 15 and at 2 p.m. May 17 at Clark Memorial Chapel on the campus of Pomfret School, routes 44 and 169. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Mon. May 25
Memorial Day Parade
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Recreation and the Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee will host the 2026 Memorial Day Parade with the lineup starting at 9 a.m. on Grove Street. It steps off at 10 and is followed by a ceremony in Rotary Park to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. For more information, call Putnam Recreation at (860) 963-6811.
Thur. Sept. 10
The Wall That Heals
PUTNAM --- The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Putnam Sept. 10 through 13, at Murphy Park. It will be open 24 hours a day and is free to the public. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. thewallthathealsputnam2026.org www.vvmf.org
Sat. Oct. 3
Revolutionary Abington
ABINGTON --- The Pomfret 250th Committee will present a simulated battle re-enactment Oct. 3 and 4 at the Pomfret Recreation Park. There will be two encampments – one British, one American. Battles will be staged at some points Oct. 3.
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