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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.
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.
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.
Fri. July 30
Free Movie
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society will present ZFlix (movies featuring nature and outdoor themes) at 7:30 p.m. at the Palmer Memorial Hall on Rt. 169. Honors the life of Douglas Craig Zimmerman (Z). Admission free. Refreshments for sale. Donations welcome. Bring your own seat cushion. www.woodstockhistoricalsociety.org
Sat. July 31
Film in Park
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation is showing a “Movie in the Park,” “Horton Hears a Who” in Riverside Park at 8:15. Park at the Thompson Library/Community Center or by the gazebo at the park. Bring blanket and lawn chairs. Free. Snacks will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, call Thompson Recreation at 860-923-9440.
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.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Meigs Point Nature Center at Hammonasset State Park in collaboration with Mashamoquet Brook State Park will be hosting a Reptile program at 2 p.m. Bring kids, but not dogs. Meet at the Wolf Den Campground Office parking lot. 928-6121.
Sun. Aug. 1
Bluebird
POMFRET --- The Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present "Bluebird Box Building: A Simple way to give one of nature's beauties a home!" at 10 a.m. Bring kids, no dogs. Materials provided. Meet at the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. 860-928-6121.
Tues. Aug. 3
Book Sale
DANIELSON --- The 14th annual St. James Summer Book Sale will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. through Aug. 6 in the St. James Church Hall on Franklin Street. A blowout sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 7. Benefits St. James School. 860-774-7755.
Senior Lunch
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a brown bag lunch meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome.
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.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Day Kimball Hospital from noon to 5:15 p.m. at the hospital’s Robert H. Field Conference Center. Enter through the rear lab entrance. To register call 1-800-448-3543.
Concert
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free outdoor concert by The Riverboat Ramblers at 7 p.m. in the Lion’s Bandstand at Riverside Park. Rain location: Thompson Library/Community Center. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 860/923-9440.
Sat. Aug. 7
Picnic
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will hold its annual free Community Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Free food, pony rides, games and more.
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.
Art Guild
PUTNAM --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Putnam Public Library Community Room. Our guest for the evening will be local artist, Alecia Underhill whose specialty is equine art. All welcome.
Fri. Aug. 13
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Little Big Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Pink lemonade available for a donation. 860-928-4074.