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Wed. Aug. 25
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights are hosting 'A Day at the Beach' 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 Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present an exhibit of members artworks at the Audubon Society on Rt. 169 through Sept. 30. Reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 29. All welcome. This exhibit, "All Things Beautiful," is dedicated to the memory of Jane Lazendorfer. She was a gifted artist, a lover of birds and wildlife, and a committed member of our art guild.
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.
Spaghetti Dinner
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the center. $8 per person; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Fund-raiser for sound system for center. 860-928-7459.
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. 25; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 25. Exercises cancelled for months of July and August.
Candidate Lunch
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will present U.S. Senate Candidate Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Harvest Restaurant. The speaker will be Richard Blumenthal. $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. 860-774-8001.
Thur. Aug. 26
Dog Food Needed
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock branch of The Citizens National Bank will be celebrating National Dog Day today. All dog food and donations will benefit NECCOG (Northeast Regional Animal Control) which serves several towns including Woodstock.
Sat. Aug. 28
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.
BBQ
QUINEBAUG --- The St. Stephen's parish Activity Group will present a chicken barbecue and drawing at the parish center. The meal is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and takeout is available. The drawing is at 6:30. Ticket prices vary. 508-789-9874.
Audition
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will hold an audition for "The Crucible" from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 28 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 29 at the playhouse, by appointment only. 860-928-7887.
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Dancing Under the Stars, with Reminisce, will be held at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Donations welcome. Benefits the Coach Jim Greenhalgh Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Sun. Aug. 29
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The 4th Annual Richard Franklin Memorial will begin with a 12:30 shotgun start at Connecticut National Golf Club. $125 per person. 860-974-2252.
Fri. Sept. 3
'Glengarry'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Glengarry Glen Ross" at 8 p.m. Sept. 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 5 at the playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown. Strong language, mature audiences. $10. 860-928-7887.
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Agricultural Society will present the 150th Anniversary Woodstock Fair Sept. 3 through Labor Day, Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds on Rt. 169.
Tues. Sept. 7
Lunch Meeting
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret seniors welcome.
Wed. Sept. 8
Rehearsals Start
POMFRET --- The Concert Choir of NE CT rehearsals for fall season start Sept. 8. Registration os at 6:30 p.m. at the Christ Church. All singers welcome. 860-974-SING.
Thur. Sept. 9
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Edible Landscaping" at 7 p.m. www.QuietCornerReads.org.
Lawn Seminar
BROOKLYN --- The Extension Service will hold a free sustainable lawn care seminar from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Windham County Extension Office. No preregistration needed. Fact sheets and handouts provided. 877-486-6271.
Orchestra Rehearsal
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra's first rehearsal will be today. The orchestra has openings for violin, viola, cello, bass, oboe and mallet percussion. Qualified players of all ages, welcome. 860-429-0865.
Fri. Sept. 10
Playwright Festival
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street, downtown Putnam, will present the 2010 Bradley Playhouse blockbuster Playwright Festival at 8 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11. $10. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Sept. 11
Appraisal
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will present an antiques and collectibles appraisal from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Federated Church Chapel, Rt. 6. Items appraised for $5 each. Refreshments available. Benefits the DAR chapter. 774-0667.
Sun. Sept. 12
Peace
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council invites you to join with us in our reflection on Peace in recognition of the United Nations’ International Peace Day from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park. The event will feature a procession of friends carrying the Greater Putnam Peace Pole from the Methodist Church of Putnam to Rotary Park, as well as prayers, meditation and great music at the park. Children will be invited to create peace-based art projects to donate to our community and information booths will be available. As a united act of peace, everyone is invited to bring canned or boxed goods to donate to Daily Bread. Organizers are currently looking for community members and groups that may want to share their talents or set-up an informational booth or have any ideas or suggestions. 928-4569.