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Wed. Aug. 22
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, "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. Free to the public. 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.
Quasset School Open
WOODSTOCK --- The Quasset School on Frog Pond Road is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays for the month of August. It is the oldest one-room school house still in use in the Northeast. Free.
Fri. Aug. 31
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Agricultural Society's Woodstock Fair opens today and runs through Monday, Sept. 3.
Sat. Sept. 1
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild is sponsoring a members' art exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 23 at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret on Day Road. A reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 2. All welcome.
Tues. Sept. 4
Senior Lunch
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a fund-raiser luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. Meatball grinders and salad for $5. Bring your own beverage.
Wed. Sept. 5
Rehearsal
POMFRET --- Rehearsals for Concert Choir of Northeast Connecticut's Christmas concert start with registration at 6:30 p.m. at the Christ Church. All welcome. Information at concertchoirnect.org or 860-821-0082.
Fri. Sept. 7
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Wonderland Books on Main Street will host a book signing and meet and greet session with Neville, canine star of the book “Neville: A Dog With A Secret” from 5 to 9 p.m. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to Passion 4 Paws, a no-kill non-profit animal rescue group in Dayville. Bring donations of canned and dry cat food. www.passion4paws.org.
Sat. Sept. 8
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's River Fire will be at dark at Rotary Park.