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Wed. May 23
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run will start at 6:15 p.m. May 23, and run through Sept. 19 at the W. Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Free. All welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host an exhibit of paintings by Amy Bartlett Wright at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road through June 15. Percentage of sales benefits the center. 928-4948.
Thur. May 24
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Department will hold its annual Pops Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Performances will include the award-winning Putnam High School Band, the PHS Chorus, and the PHS Jazz Band. Free. Bring lawn chair or blanket. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Putnam Middle School Auditorium.
Sat. May 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host "Bird Banding Demonstration" at 9 a.m. at the new Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Free Concert
PUTNAM --- The Seven Hills Symphony, by Putnam residents Scott and Joanna Chaurette, will present a free concert at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. Rain date is May 27. Sponsored by Putnam Bank, the Putnam Arts Council and Putnam Parks and Recreation. As part of Putnam Bank’s 150th birthday celebration, cupcakes will be distributed to concertgoers while supplies last.
Mon. May 28
Memorial Day
PUTNAM --- The Memorial Day parade steps off from the Grove Street area at 10 a.m. and goes to Rotary Park where there will be a Memorial Day Program and a free picnic follows. Before the parade, a rededication of the Women’s Relief Corp Monument on Grove Street. Older and disabled veterans who cannot march are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at the Highway garage on Church Street so they can ride
Memorial Day
EASTFORD --- The annual Memorial Day Parade will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Eastford Elementary School. A Memorial Day program will follow the parade at the Ivy Glenn Memorial. Brief ceremonies will precede the parade starting at 8:30 a.m. at the General Lyon Cemetery and 9 a.m. at the Grove Cemetery.
Memorial Day
WOODSTOCK --- After ceremonies at the various cemeteries, the Memorial Day parade begins assemble at 11 a.m. at the Inn at Woodstock Hill/Woodstock Orchard. The parade marches to the Woodstock Hill Common and the Memorial Day Program will begin there at 11:45 a.m.
Memorial Day
POMFRET --- The town’s annual Memorial Day Parade will start at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Congregational Church and will proceed north down Rt. 44/169 to the Pomfret Common where a wreath will be placed and observances take place.
Tues. May 29
'The Magic Flute'
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut's children's program will present, free, "The Magic Flute" at the Hyde Cultural Center at 10 a.m. and at noon. For fifth graders. WWW.PERFORMINGARTSNECT.ORG
Wed. May 30
Stroke Forum
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball’s Primary Stroke Center will present “Warning Signs of Stroke” from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Main Floor Private Dining Room. Free. All welcome. RSVP to 860-928-6541 ext. 2409
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host "Nature Photography Working Group" at 7 p.m. at the new Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Thur. May 31
Celebrity Bartenders
PUTNAM --- Pyzzz will present a Celebrity Bartending Fund-raiser for Paddle for a Cure, (Day Kimball Oncology Dept.) from 6 to 11 p.m.
Fri. June 1
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Ronald P. Coderre Putnam Rotary Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser will be held at the Connecticut National Golf course. The 18-hole scramble style tournament will begin with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9. Awards and closing ceremonies are at 1:30. For information call 860-928-0811.
Sat. June 2
Fund-raiser BBQ
PUTNAM --- Boy Scout Troop 25 will hold a chicken BBQ fund-raiser from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus. Benefits the troop's trip to Philmont in the New Mexico. $10. Dine in or take out. Tickets available at WINY Radio.
Tag Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring a Tag Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palmer Homestead on Wolf Den Road. 774-9457.
Bottle Drive
DAYVILLE --- Dayville– Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal rescue organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire, junction of routes 12 and 101. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. For info call 860-546-1280. P
Fund-raising Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will present Brian La Blanc, a Neil Diamond tribute act, Simply Diamond, at the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. Doors open at 6 and the evening includes dinner. $25.923-2967.
Townwide Sale
THOMPSON --- The June Thompson Town Wide Yard Sale and Business Bargain Bonanza will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy a map of events for $1 at the Thompson Library. Benefits T.T. Environmental Committee’s scholarship program. 923-9440.
Trail Days
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Trails Committee and Thompson Recreation is hosting a Trail Day Hike from 9 to 11 a.m., rain or shine, starting from the gazebo at Riverside Park. Free. All welcome. Leashed dogs are also welcome. Part of Connecticut Trails Day. 860- 346-2372.
Free Tours
WOODSTOCK --- Tours of Roseland Cottage are free June 2, when Historic New England hosts a region-wide open house. House tours are on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 928-4074.
4-H Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 2 and 3 at the camp on Taft Pond Road. From 1:30 to 2 p.m. June 2 is a parent panel.