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Wed. July 7
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 7; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. July 7. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Dairy Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- "Farmers, Cows and the Land," an exhibition about the modern history of dairy farming in Connecticut, is on display at the Roseland Cottage carriage barn through Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Free.
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Runs start May 19 and run every Wednesday through Sept. 22. Starts at 6:05 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. Free T-Shirts donated by Loos & Co.. No entry fee. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret (Rt. 169) will present an exhibit "Out of the Woods" wood block prints by Lynita Shimizu through July 30. Free. 860-928-4948.
Puppetry Exhibit
STORRS --- The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will present two exhibits, "Punch and Judy: Handpuppets, Politics and Humor," and "Frank and Elizabeth Haines: An American Puppet Theater in the 1930s," through Dec. 19 at the UConn campus. www.bimp.uconn.edu.
Fri. July 9
Outdoor Concert
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Commission will present an outdoor concert by Tirebiter at 7 p.m. at the at the Lion’s Bandstand at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale (rain location: Thompson Library/Community Center). Free. All welcome. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 860-923-9440.
Sat. July 10
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Wade Elliott Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Pink lemonade available for a donations. 860-928-4074.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Tri-State Cruisers hold their car cruise from 4 to 8 p.m. every Saturday at the Super Stop & Shop parking lot on Rt. 44.
Sun. July 11
Nature Hike
POMFRET --- The Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present a free guided hike on the Blue Trail starting at 9:30 a.m. 4-mile moderate. 2 hours. Meet at Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 860-928-6121.
Wed. July 14
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 14; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. July 14. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Putnam Public Library Community Room. All welcome.
Thur. July 15
Seminar
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare is hosting a free lecture about Identifying and Living with Aphasia from 4 to 6 p.m. in Day Kimball Hospital’s private dining room. All welcome. Light dinner. Register: 860-928-6541 x2259.
Sat. July 17
Opera al Fresco 2010
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam, with generous sponsorship from Wheelabrator Putnam, Inc. and Putnam Bank, will present Opera al Fresco - 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. During intermission, River Fire begins. Rain date: July 18. Free.
Car Show
CHEPACHET --- The 2nd annual Antique and Classic Car show at St. Eugene's church on Rt. 44 will be held starting with registration from 8 a.m. to noon. Rain date July 24. 401-568-3181.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present "The Nature Trail: What Surrounds You?," a free hike, starting at 10 a.m. from the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 45 minutes. No dogs. Easy trail. 860-928-6121.
Sun. July 18
Encampment
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of The American Revolution, and the 5th Connecticut Regiment and His Majesty’s 54th Regiment of Foot, will present a recreation of the daily life of Revolutionary War soldiers beginning at 10 a.m. Skirmish at 2 p.m. Colonial history enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by in the evening July 16 to watch the troops set up tents and create fire pits. Free. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. 860-774-2565.
Scavenger Hunt
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present a scavenger hunt at 10 a.m. starting from the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 45 minutes. 860-928-6121.
4-mile Hike
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present a 4-mile hike on the park's Blue Trail, starting from the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. moderate hike, steep sections, 2 hours. 860- 928-6121.
Wed. July 21
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 21; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. July 21. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors will see a movie, "The Secret Life of Bees," at 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center at the Wolf Den Grange.
Fri. July 23
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Windham Concert Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Pink lemonade available for a donations. 860-928-4074.
Sat. July 24
Benefit Concert
PUTNAM --- Particle Accelerator, Putnam PRIDE, the Putnam Police Dept. and the Putnam Recreation Dept. will present its fourth annual suicide prevention and awareness benefit concert from noon to 11 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. All welcome.
Sun. July 25
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The 1st annual KofC #64 Golf Tournament will begin with a 12:30 shotgun start at Connecticut National Golf Club. $125 per person. Benefits KofC charities. 860-234-0749.
Wed. July 28
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'Stars and Stripes' dance for senior citizens from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Edmond Street. 928-5441.
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. July 28; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. July 28. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Rug Exhibit
DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Teachers' Workshop Hooked Rug Exhibit will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College Auditorium. Free. 860-928-0162.
Thur. July 29
Wine Festival
POMFRET --- The New Roxbury Land Trust Inc. will hold its Sixth Annual Wine Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Inn at Woodstock Hill. Co-sponsored by the Pomfret Spirit Shoppe. $35 per person. rsvp: 860-928-9729.
Wed. Aug. 4
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 4; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 4. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Fri. Aug. 6
'Grease'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present "Grease" at 8 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 8, 15 and 22. $18 and $15. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Aug. 8
Fund-raiser Evening
BROOKLYN --- The Foundation Good Samaritan in Action will present "An Evening in the Barn at The Golden Lamb" from 5 to 9 p.m. benefits medical clinics in Haiti. $50 per person. 860-779-3204.
Wed. Aug. 11
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following on the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 11; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Fri. Aug. 13
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Little Big Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Pink lemonade available for a donations. 860-928-4074.
Sat. Aug. 14
Duckie Race
PUTNAM --- The 13th annual Arc of Quinebaug Valley Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser will be held near Rotary Park, in the Quinebaug River. Call 860-774-2827 for information to "adopt" a duck.