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Wed. June 1
Folk Music
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present folk music from the Civil War with musician Jeff Davis from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All welcome. 963-6826.
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 1; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. June 1; exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. June 2.
Thur. June 2
Church Presentation
THOMPSON --- The public is invited to attend a free special presentation by the Bob Jones University Drama Team at the Bible Fellowship Church at 6:30 p.m. The program will feature an original drama titled, “Instant Message.” Refreshments, offering will be taken for the support of the Drama Team. 800-621-6807.
Fri. June 3
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Doubt" at 7 p.m. June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and at 2 p.m. June 5, 12, and 19. $16 for adults; $13 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
Nature Potluck
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present its Edwin Way Teale Birthday Potluck at 6 p.m. at Trail Wood, off Kenyon Road. Meet in the visitors' parking lot. Call for more info: 928-4948.
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present 2011 First Friday today throughout downtown Putnam. Specials, exhibits, sales, art, music, demos, and more.
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The annual Putnam Rotary Club Golf Tournament fund-raiser will be held today at Connecticut National Golf Course in East Putnam.
Pizza Night
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church Quest Youth Group will host a Free Pizza Night for local youth (ages 12 to 20) at 7 p.m. at the church on Kennedy Drive. Pizza, fun and games.
Sat. June 4
Open House
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 928-4074.
Car Cruise
E. PUTNAM --- The Tri-State Cruisers will hold their Saturday Nite Cruisin' 2011 starting at 4 p.m. in the Sears Plaza off Rt. 44 through Sept. 24. www.tri-statecruisers.com
Breakfast
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold a campership fund-raiser breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. $7.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. June 4 and June 5.
Breakfast Buffet
THOMPSON --- The United Methodist Church of N. Grosvenordale on Riverside Drive will hold a breakfast buffet from 7 to 10 a.m. $6 for adults; $3 for kids. 923-2936.
Biathlon
WOODSTOCK VALLEY --- The Black Pond Biathlon will be held at 8 a.m. at the YMCA Camp Woodstock. It includes a 5k run and a half-mile swim at camp. $40 before May 1; $45 after May 1 and $50 on the day of the race. Benefits the Strong Kids Campaign. 800-782-2344.
Meatball Dinner
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present, family style, its authentic Swedish meatball dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $9 for adults; $4 for children. Tickets at the door. Takeout available.
Trail Day
THOMPSON --- Thompson Trails Committee and Thompson Recreation will present the Thompson version of a Connecticut Trails Day hike with a 3.2-mile walk from 9 to 11 a.m. around N. Grosvenordale. All welcome. Free. Leashed dogs also welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bike Rodeo
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 10088, the Connecticut State Police Troop D are sponsoring a free Bicycle Rodeo at 9 a.m. at Riverside Park, for children ages 5-14. Helmets required and adult must accompany children under 12. Preregister: 923-9440.
Tag Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chapter House on Wolf Den Road. 774-9457.
Flea Market
WEBSTER --- The United Church of Christ, Federated on Church Street will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All welcome.
Sun. June 5
Music
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Free Will Baptist Church will present "Encore -- For Your Pleasure" choral group at 2:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 44. Free. Donations accepted.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society is holding a Woodstock 325th anniversary exhibition from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through the end of the year. All welcome. Free.
Twilight Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will host the 6th Annual Twilight in the Country fund-raiser: a Dinner Stroll and Concert at Greystone Farm in Thompson. Starts at 5 p.m. Benefits Day Kimball HomeCare, Day Kimball HomeMakers and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. $75. 928-7141.
Greek Festival
DANIELSON --- The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street will hold its annual Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Food, music and more. Moonbounce for the kids. Free. 774-6245.
Tues. June 7
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association Brown Bag Lunch will be held at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. All Pomfret Seniors welcome.
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. June 7 and June 9; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 8; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. June 8; free blood pressure clinic 9 to 10 a.m. June 8.
Fri. June 10
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Arthur Liverant's program, "Tiny Chairs for Tiny Buns: 250 Years of Children's Chairs," following the 7 p.m. business session. Refreshments. All welcome. Free.
Sat. June 11
Fund-raiser Appraisal
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will sponsor the 4th Annual “What’s It Worth?" antique appraisal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pomfret School Strong Field House. $10 for one item or $15 for two. Please bring items that are easily carried by hand. Benefits a Pomfret Proprietors Scholarship Fund. www.VisitPomfret.com.
Heritage Day
EASTFORD --- The town of Eastford will hold its annual Heritage Day today, starting with a road race at 8 a.m. and running all day with various events throughout the town. All welcome.
Atheist Meeting
PUTNAM --- An atheist interest and discussion group will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. 402-8128 .
Open House
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host a one-room Green District School open house for Connecticut's Annual Open House day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The school is next to the First Congregational Church on Library Road. Free.
Benefit Concert
PUTNAM --- Particle Accelerator V, the fifth annual benefit concert, will be held from noon to 11 p.m. at Rotary Park. Fund-raiser for United Services, Inc. in their mission of providing “an effective response to the youth, family and adult social and behavioral health needs in its community.” www.particleaccelerator.org.
Spaghetti Supper
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd will hold its second annual spaghetti supper at 5 and at 6:30 p.m. Takeouts are from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and ticket required for takeout. Benefits General Building Fund. $8 adults; $5 kids under 12. 974-2353.
Heritage Parade
EASTFORD --- The town of Eastford's annual Heritage Day includes a parade, starting at 11:30 a.m. from John Perry and Old Colony roads. For information or to sign up, call the selectmen's office at 974-0133.
Benefit Concert
PUTNAM --- The Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus, the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and Catholic Financial Life Chapter 52 Union St. – St. Jean Baptiste will present Franco-American singer and songwriter Josee Vachon at an outdoor concert at 3:30 p.m. at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Provincial House on Church Street. BBQ will be served at 5:30 and will be eat-in or takeout. Bring lawn chair. Benefit DHS. $15. Reserve by June 3 by calling: 928-0891, ext. 148.
Book Discussion
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a book discussion on "The Walk" by Richard Paul Evans at 2 p.m. 963-6826.
Tag Sale
PUTNAM --- A fund-raising tag sale to benefit Putnam High School music students will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the high school. Rain date, June 12.
Blues
POMFRET --- "Boogie & Blues" Music Festival will be presented from 3 to 9 p.m. in the Pomfret School Strong Field House. Benefits Pomfret's c. 1773 Abington Social Library, the oldest continuously operated social library in the U.S. $10 in advance or $12 at door. Kids under 12 admitted free. Parking free. 974-0415.
Tues. June 14
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. June 14 and 16; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 15; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. June 15.
Wed. June 15
Golf Tourney
THOMPSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will hold its 23rd Annual Golf Invitational, starting at 11 a.m. at Quinnatisset Country Club. Interested sponsors and players, please contact the Chamber in Danielson.
Thur. June 16
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Trail Wood Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fri. June 17
Golf Fund-raiser
DANIELSON --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley's 24th annual Golf Classic will be held at the Foster Country Club. $500 for foursomes; $125 for individuals. 774-2827.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. June 18
Craft Fair
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church, 25 Kennedy Dr., will present a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits the Ladies Love Line of Hope Community Church. $10 to rent table; $5 to rent space for your own table. Rain date June 25. 928-6017.
Tues. June 21
Woodstock Seniors
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Seniors will hold the following in the lower level of the Town Hall this week: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m. June 21 and 23; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 22; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. June 22.