Wed. May 21
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council will present “An Abstract Fantasy: An Artist’s Journey of Self Discovery,” featuring the art of Tabitha “Purrmage” Cummings, through June in the Corridor Gallery inside the Municipal Complex.
‘Revolutionary’ Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Aspinock Historical Society are sponsoring a Connecticut Museum of Culture and History program, “Tories, Spies and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut (1775),” at 6 p.m. at the library. In addition, Aspinock Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held as a public open house of the upstairs museum exhibits from 4 to 5:45 p.m., just before the Tories program. 860-963-6826.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Thompson Public Schools Art Showcase” for the month of May.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present an art exhibition, “Nature Reveals Itself," through June. Free admission.
Sat. May 24
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. $15 cash per animal. Preregistration and appointment required: 860-317-1720. No walkins.
Sun. May 25
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
Mon. May 26
Parade
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Memorial Day parade will kick off at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, and runs down Route 44 to the Town Green for a short ceremony.
Parade
PUTNAM --- Putnam's Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Grove Street and a program follows in Rotary Park
Wed. May 28
Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- Taylor Brooke Brewery on Rt. 171 is hosting a social reception and basket raffle from 4 to 8 p.m. to benefit Paws Cat Shelter. Beer and wine available for purchase along with bring your own snacks. Photo booth. For more info or to make a monetary donation: 860-315-1228.
Sat. May 31
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Colonial Fiber Arts Workshop with Stacey Beck” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Town House. Preregister.
Book Presentation
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Hiking the Ruins of Southern New England” discussion and book signing from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Fund-raiser Dinner
DANIELSON --- The Hope for Tomorrow and Hopefest CT will put on a pasta dinner with seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Takeout available. $12, adults; $7, kids under 10. Benefits sending youth to Guatemala.
Wed. June 4
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, in its Art @ the Library series, “Dimensional Work by Laura Salo” (quiltins). A reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 9. The display case will feature “Thompson Public Library Children’s Department Level Up at Your Library Summer Reading 2025.”
Sun. June 8
Paddle 4 Hope
BROOKLYN --- The annual Paddle 5 Hope fund-raiser, which benefits Neighbors Against Cancer, will be held at Riverside Park. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the launch is at 10. There is no registration fee but we ask that you please make a donation. PFD required for all participants. All non-motorized watercraft welcome. For info: 860-974-1202.
Composting Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Town Agricultural Commission will present a free composting workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. June 8 at the Pomfret Recreational Park Pavilion on Rt. 97. The first session at 1 p.m. will be an introduction to composting. The second, at 2 p.m., will be intermediate composting. All welcome.
Tues. June 10
Strawberry Social
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will host a Strawberry Shortcake Social to honor the late Joy Lizotte, longtime treasurer, membership chair and volunteer, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fred Hedenberg pavilion at the Gertrude C. Warner Boxcar Children Museum on South Main Street. RSVP by June 6: at the library in person or by calling 860-963-6826. No charge but donations always welcome. Bring a chair.
Sat. June 14
Concert-Fundraiser
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present a concert/fund-raiser, “Washington’s Favorite, The Nation’s Guest: Songs of Lafayette’s Time In America” with Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle at the Old Town House). Refreshments at 6; concert at 7. $25.
Sat. June 21
Fine Arts Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council will present its annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival June 21 and 22 at the Municipal Complex front yard.
Sat. Sept. 27
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Jordan Freeman: Black Revolutionary War Soldier” performed by Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library at 3 p.m. at the Old Town House.
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