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Wed. Aug. 1
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
DANIELSON --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will hold an art exhibit called "Collectively Independent" at the QVCC Spirol Art Gallery through Aug. 16.
Thur. Aug. 2
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.
Fri. Aug. 3
'Sound of Music'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Sound of Music" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 4, 10, 11 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 5 and 12. 860-928-7887.
'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.
Concert
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert by Outta the Blue at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Bandstand in Riverside Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 923-9440.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital Robert H. Field Conference Center. Enter through the rear lab entrance. To register call: 1-800-733-2767.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a full moon walk at 7:30 p.m. starting from the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 928-4948.
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday events around downtown Putnam starting in the early evening. The event includes music, food, special art attacks and much more.
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.
Tues. Aug. 7
Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- The Killingly Target will present the National Night Out fund-raiser from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Owen Bell Park. It's a fund-raiser for United Way and Dispatcher "Donny 9" Matthews of the Connecticut State Police. 860-412-1283.
Book Sale
DANIELSON --- The St. James Church fund-raiser book sale will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church basement.
Senior Picnic
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a picnic luncheon at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. Bring own beverage. Nonmembers, $5. RSVP by Aug. 4. 974-0426.
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. Teams and individuals welcome at this fund-raiser. 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. Registration is at 8 a.m. Rain date is Aug. 19.
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.
Duck Race
PUTNAM --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley's annual fund-raiser, the Great Duck Race, will be held at Rotary Park. Ducks are $5.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. starting from the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. 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.
Fri. Aug. 17
Lipizzan
WOODSTOCK --- Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions will appear from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19. Ticket prices vary. Bring your own seating. 928-4074.
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.
'Squish' Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- The Underground Squishball League will present a fund-raiser to benefit the Dayville Animal Shelter at Owen Bell Park. $5. 860-234-0814.
Sun. Aug. 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Sat. Aug. 25
Bake Sale
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford Youth Group will hold a car wash and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds on Rt. 12. 508-987-2211.
Sun. Aug. 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a nighthawk watch at 5 p.m. , starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Bring binoculars. 928-4948.
Fri. Aug. 31
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Agricultural Society's Woodstock Fair opens today and runs through Monday, Sept. 3.
Sat. Sept. 8
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's River Fire will be at dark at Rotary Park.