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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.
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Doubt" at 7 p.m. June 10, 11, 17, 18 and at 2 p.m. June 12, and 19. $16 for adults; $13 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
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.
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
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.
Sun. June 12
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society is presenting an exhibit, "Journey Through Woodstock: Celebrating Woodstock's 325th Anniversary" from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through the end of the year. All welcome. Free.
Mon. June 13
Y Info Meeting
PUTNAM --- A Community Info Meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Putnam Middle School. Opportunity to ask questions about the Regional Community YMCA.
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.
History Program
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Historical Society will present three history experts in a program at 7 p.m. at the Knowlton Hall. All welcome.
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. 860-576-1028.
Breakfast
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Center will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. $7. Benefits the senior center and celebrate's Father's Day.
Sun. June 19
Happy Father's Day!
Dad Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a Father’s Day breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights Hall. $7. 923-2967.
Mon. June 20
'Heifer' Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Heifer International Community Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library.
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.
Farmer's Market
PUTNAM --- The Farmer's Market at Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive will start its new Saturday Farmer's Market today.
Wed. June 22
Senior Dance
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Homemakers and Christopher Heights will present a senior dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Putnam Lodge of Elks. Theme is: Favorite Sports. Refreshments. Donations toward food and beverage always accepted. 928-5441.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Center will present a movie, "The King's Speech," at 2 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road.
Fri. June 24
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present the 102nd Connecticut Army National Guard Band as part of its Twilight Lawn Concert at 7 p.m. Free. 928-4074.
Sat. June 25
Rug Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- An exhibit of hand-made hooked rugs from the Association of Hookcrafting Artists, Quiet Corner Chapter, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. At 1, guest Linda Rae Coughlin will speak. Demonstrations, door prizes, Vendors and refreshments. $5.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society is presenting an exhibit, "Journey Through Woodstock: Celebrating Woodstock's 325th Anniversary" from noon to 4 p.m. All welcome. Free.
Supper
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church at routes 200 and 193 will hold a ham dinner and strawberry shortcake dessert from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church. $10 adults; $5 kids 10 and younger; under 5 admitted free. Takeout available.
Library Programs
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will kick off its summer reading program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be music by Echo Uganda at 11 a.m. and a program on how ham radios work at 2 p.m. The library's book sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 963-6826.
Sun. June 26
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold its 10th annual Golf Tournament at the Thompson Raceway Golf Course. Registration is at 11:45 a.m. 428-0050.
Garden Tour
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present the Eighth Annual Connecticut Historic Garden Days guided tour from 1 to 4 p.m. Free. 928-4074.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Center will present "Piano Man" Robert McElroy from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments, Donations accepted.
Tues. June 28
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 28 and 30; arts and crafts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 29; dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. June 29.
Wed. June 29
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the NEW center at 218 Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.