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Wed. Aug. 10
Art Show
DANIELSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild is having an art show through Aug. 12 at the Quinebaug Valley Community College Spirol Art Gallery.
Fun Run
THOMPSON --- The free 2011 Fun Run summer series is held at 6:05 p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 21 at the W. Thompson Dam,. Sign in near the yellow gate at the Ravenelle Road parking lot. For people ages 7 to 88 who will jog, run or walk (1.44-mile and 3.1-mile options).
Fri. Aug. 12
Fund-raiser Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Broadway Live Productions will present "DIVAS in Concert" at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 at the Hyde Cultural Center. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare's Deary Memorial Cancer Fund and Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut. Tickets, $20, go on sale May 1 at: Putnam Bank, DKH's Development Office, Wonderland Books, Victoria Station Café, WINY Radio and Danielson Surplus Sales.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7:30 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $3 nonmembers. Meet in parking lot. 928-4948.
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "The Producers" at 7 p.m. Aug. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 14 and 21. $21 for adults; $18 for students/senior citizens. Mature audiences. 928-7887.
Sat. Aug. 13
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The 22nd annual Deary Memorial Race and Walk will be held at J.D. Cooper's Restaurant. If you are interested in forming a team for the race, walk and ride, contact 928-7141, Pat Hedenberg by May 12.
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage will host the Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze at 7 p.m. outdoors on the grounds of Roseland Cottage. Co-sponsored by Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission. Free. All welcome. Bring a picnic dinner. Rain date: 7 p.m. Aug. 15.
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.
Concert
CANTERBURY --- The U.S. Navy Band Northeast ‘Rhode Island Sound’ will be performing a free concert at 6:30 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center on Rt. 14. All welcome. Sponsored by the Savings Institute Bank and Trust.
Open House
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society is hosting a free open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through August at the historic one-room Green District Schoolhouse off Rt. 169, adjacent to the First Congregational Church. All welcome.
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
Sun. Aug. 14
Grinder Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a Putnam Car Cruise Grinder Sale from 11 a.m. until they are gone on the lawn of the church on Main Street. $6. 928-4405.
Duckie Race
PUTNAM --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley will present the 14th annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser at Rotary Park. "Adopt" a duck by calling 774-2827.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The annual Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Putnam. www.mainstreetcarcruise.org.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Second Sunday Afternoon Walk" at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free. Meet in parking lot. 928-4948.
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.
Open House
WOODSTOCK --- The Quasset School House, just before the Woodstock Elementary School, will host a free open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays in August. Built in 1854 and moved in 1954.
Vet Breakfast
PUTNAM --- The Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13 and Someplace Special Restaurant will put on a benefit breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the restaurant on Main Street. $10. Benefits unit youth activities and the proposed veterans' home in Jewett City. 928-6772.
Tues. Aug. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Late Summer Morning Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at the NEW center at 218 Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET CENTER --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present an art exhibit, "Beauty of All," through Sept. 13 at the new Connecticut Audubon Society Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. A reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21. All welcome.
Wed. Aug. 17
Senior Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Seniors will hold a 42nd anniversary of Woodstock Music Festival program from 2 to 4 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road.
Fri. Aug. 19
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation will present an outdoor concert by the Great Garage Band Reunion at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Bandstand at Riverside Park. Free. All welcome. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 923-9440.
Sat. Aug. 20
Giveaway
PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will hold a Back-to-School Clothing Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also available, back-to-school supplies.
Bike Run
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The second Annual Team Flagg Bike Run and Pig Roast will be held at Valley Springs Sportsman Club on Valley Road. $20 per person. Register between 9 and 10 a.m. Bike run starts at 10:30. 942-4292. Benefits the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
'Walkability' Audit
PUTNAM --- Putnam's Economic & Community Development invites residents to join in a "Walkability" audit from 9 a.m. to noon in downtown Putnam. Rain date: Aug. 21. 963-6834.
Sun. Aug. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "An Afternoon Walk" at 2 p.m. at the NEW center at 218 Day Road. Free to CAS members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights Hall. $7. 923-2967.
B'nai Shalom Festival
PUTNAM --- B'nai Shalom is having a festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the synagogue grounds, 125 Church St. Event includes a car wash (cars $6 vans & trucks $10), a flea market, bake sale and snacks of bagels with cream cheese and hot beverages.
Mon. Aug. 22
Blood Pressure
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Seniors will hold a blood pressure screening at 1 p.m. at the senior center on Mashamoquet Road.
Metal Pick-up
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will have a metal and appliance pick up during the week of Aug. 22. Pick up will be done according to regular trash routes, same day as your regular curbside pick up day. Remove doors from refrigerators. 963-6818.
Wed. Aug. 24
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: Red Carpet. Refreshments. Donations toward food and beverage always accepted. 928-5441.
Sun. Aug. 28
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Nighthawk Watch" at 5 p.m. at the NEW center at 218 Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Wed. Aug. 31
Lawn Seminar
Three free lawn care seminars will be offered by the UConn Cooperative Extension System. One will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Tolland County Extension Center in Vernon; from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 1 at the Windham County Extension Center in Brooklyn; and from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 7 at New London County Extension Center in Norwich. Preregistration advised: www.ladybug.uconn.edu.
Fri. Sept. 2
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present 2011 First Friday today throughout downtown Putnam. Specials, exhibits, sales, art, music, demos, and more.
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The 151st Woodstock Fair starts today and runs through Labor Day at the fairgrounds on Rt. 169 in South Woodstock.
Sat. Sept. 10
River Fire
PUTNAM --- River Fire will be presented at Rotary Park.
Fri. Sept. 17
Civil War
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present the Civil War Living History Weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Sept. 17 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18. Free. 928-4074.
Lecture
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present "The Power of the Press" from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free to Historic New England members and students; $8 nonmembers. Register: 928-4074.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon" at 5 p.m., its annual fund-raiser for Trail Wood. 928-4948.
Sat. Sept. 18
'Bark for Life'
BROOKLYN --- Citizens National Bank will hold its annual Bark for Life fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds.
Celebration
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd will hold an outdoor worship service (weather permitting). Sunday School begins, to be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Group photo of COGS members and friends (bring the whole family). All are welcome to a potluck barbecue after the worship service, to celebrate COGS’ 264th birthday (June 24, 1747). 974-2047.
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- The 4th annual United Nation's International Day of Peace event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at B'nai Shalom on Church Street. The first Peace Day Community Art Show is also planned.
Sat. Sept. 24
Swedish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a Swedish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $9 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. 928-4405.
Celebrating Agriculture
WOODSTOCK --- The annual Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- Pomfret Recreation Dept. is hosting Positively Pomfret Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Park. Free parking and admission. Vendors may call 974-1423.
Sun. Sept. 25
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The 6th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in Riverside Park, Rt. 12, N. Grosvenordale. 923-9440.
Fri. Oct. 7
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "Nevermore" at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 9, 16, and 23. $16 for adults; $13 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present 2011 First Friday today throughout downtown Putnam. Specials, exhibits, sales, art, music, demos, and more.
Sat. Oct. 8
Walktober Program
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present "The Houses and History of Woodstock Hill" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free. 928-4074.
Grand Opening
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will hold a Grand Opening and Open House of the Lois Orswell Grassland Bird Conservation Center Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 8, 9 and 10. Free. All welcome. 928-4948.
Sat. Oct. 15
Arts Fest
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present its annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16. Free to Historic New England members and kids under 12; $5 nonmembers. Rain or shine. 928-4074.
Fri. Oct. 21
Bulky Waste Collection
POMFRET --- The town will hold a bulky waste collection from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22 at the Murdock Property on Rt. 101. For Pomfret residents only. Waste must originate in Pomfret.