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Wed. July 18
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..
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret will present an art exhibit, "Wildlife Encounters," by Pat Morris through July 30 at the new center on Day Road. All welcome. 928-4948.
Thur. July 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk at 6 p.m., starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Drum Circle
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church is sponsoring a drum circle from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday during June and July on the common. Bring your Bongos, Djembes, Congas, 5 gallon drums and any other noise makers. Experience the healing of drumming! Free. All welcome.
Sun. July 29
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "All About Bats" at 2 p.m. at the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fri. July 20
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with Little Big Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Bring picnic dinner. Rain date: July 23.
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Thompson Recreation will present a free summer concert with Johnny Press Mess at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Bandstand in Riverside Park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. 923-9440.
Sun. July 22
Picnic
PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Convent will hold its annual Lithuanian Picnic at the convent at 600 Liberty Highway. It starts with an 11 a.m. Mass, food at noon and various events throughout the day including a Hat Contest. $5; under 12 admitted free.
Tues. July 24
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will hold an art exhibit called "Collectively Independent" at the QVCC Spirol Art Gallery from July 24 to Aug. 16. A reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 25. The guest will be Alicia Underhill, an equine artist, and music will be given by A l Dziedzic, a saxaphonist. All welcome.
Thur. July 26
Free Lecture
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Thompson Recreation will present a free lecture, “Osteoporosis Take Charge!,” at 10:30 a.m. at the in the Louis P. Faucher Community Room. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. Preregistration required: www.thompsonrec.org or 923-9440.
Fri. July 27
'Sound of Music'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Sound of Music" July 27, 28, 29, Aug. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. 860-928-7887.
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Windham Concert Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage on Rt. 169. Rain date: July 30.
Sat. July 28
Yard, Bake Sale
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Precision Molding Pacers will hold a yard and bake sale to benefit the Deary Memorial Fund from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the company parking lot on Danco Road. Rain date: Aug. 4.
Free Movie
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation is showing a free “Movie in the Park” about 8:15 p.m. at Riverside Park. Park at the the Thompson Library/Community Center or by the flagpole within Riverside Park. Bring blanket and lawn chairs. Snacks will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, call 923-9440.
Sun. July 29
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The third annual Knights of Columbus Council 64 Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Course. For information call 428-0058.
Flea Market
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will hold a flea market, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the farmers market. Lunch available. Vendors wanted. 429-1470.
Fri. Aug. 3
'Godspell'
OXFORD, Mass. --- The Oxford Community Youth Theater will present "Godspell" at 7 p.m. Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 and at 1 p.m. Aug. 5 at the First Congregational Church of Oxford on Rt. 12. $8 for adults; $5 for seniors and kids ages 2-13. 508-987-2211.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a full moon walk at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.
Sun. Aug. 5
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret will present an art exhibit, "Whimsical Birds and Butterflies" by William Taylor through Aug. 27 at the center on Day Road. Exhibit and sale. Portion of all sales benefits the center. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5. Free to the public. 928-4948.
Sat. Aug. 11
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The 23rd annual Deary Memorial Five Mile Road Race will start at 9:05 a.m. from J.D. Cooper's. The 5-mile walk begins with early birds at 6 a.m.; the fun walk at 8 and cycling at 8:15 a.m. 928-7141.
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's River Fire will be at dark at Rotary Park.
Sun. Aug. 12
Putnam Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The downtown Putnam and Rotary Park area will be the site of the annual Car Cruise.
Grinder Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a grinder sale on the lawn at 11:30 a.m. (until gone) $5 per sausage grinder. Part of the annual Putnam Car Cruise. 928-4405.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Rd. 928-4948.
Thur. Aug. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk at 6 p.m., starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Bring binoculars. 928-4948.
Sat. Aug. 18
Band Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- The Heart of Rock & Roll with music by The Great Garage Band Reunion will perform from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Allen Hill Tree Farm. $25. Fund-raiser for DKH Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department. BYOB. 928-7141.