Wed. June 3
Photo Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America." Please call for more info: 860-928-1035.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Pigment of Imagination” by Christopher Strout through the month of June. Reception is at 6 p.m. June 9. In the display case: TPL Children’s Department: Plant a Seed, Read. Summer Reading.
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council is presenting the art of Anna Ionkin in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex on School Street. The exhibit, “Many Paths,” is on display through June. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com
Fri. June 5
'Calendar Girls'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Calendar Girls" for two weekends: at 7:30 p.m. June 5, 6, 12 and 13 and at 2 p.m. June 7 and 14. : Tickets: $28 for adults and $25 for seniors, students, veterans, and first responders. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or 860-928-7887. “Calendar Girls” contains mature themes and partial nudity, making it recommended for audiences over the age of 18.
Sat. June 6
Revolutionary Program
POMFRET --- A program, “Painting the Revolution” will be presented at 3 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Town House. Bev York will discuss the paintings of John Trumbull which recorded the battles of the Revolutionary War. John Trumbull of Lebanon was a soldier and the son of CT Governor Jonathan Trumbull. In addition, Mike Rocchetti, author of Hometown Heroes of the Revolutionary War, will speak on his recent book about the local men who served in the Revolutionary War.
Sun. June 7
Paddle for Hope Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- Neighbors Against Cancer is holding its second annual Paddle For Hope at Riverside Park. Registration is at 8; the launch is at 10. There is no registration fee, but we ask that those attending please make a donation. For infor: 860-974-1202. For info on Neighbors Against Cancer: 860-933-2935.
Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The new nonprofit, cultural organization, Celtic Club of Northeastern Connecticut, will hold a concert fund-raiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at Grill 37. Donations welcome and making a dinner reservation is recommended. https://www.facebook.com/share/1avtr3x79H/
Tues. June 9
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.
Fri. June 12
‘Rhyming Trail’
PUTNAM --- River Trail and Rhyme Time for parents and kids will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion off Kennedy Drive. Free. Parents and children will work on writing a poem with guidance from Putnam Poet Laureate Aubrey Waz-Grant. Rain date 4:30 p.m. June 24.
Sat. June 13
Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- The 20th Particle Accelerator Benefit Music Fest in Memory of Jack Young Jr. will be held from noon to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free family fun for a cause.
Shred Day
THOMPSON --- bankHometown will hold a free Shred Day for customers and residents at the North Grosvenordale office on Riverside Drive. InfoShred will be in the bank’s parking lot and can accept up to two boxes of documents per car. No appointment is necessary.
Thur. Sept. 10
The Wall That Heals
PUTNAM --- The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Putnam Sept. 10 through 13, at Murphy Park. It will be open 24 hours a day and is free to the public. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. thewallthathealsputnam2026.org www.vvmf.org
Sat. Oct. 3
Revolutionary Abington
ABINGTON --- The Pomfret 250th Committee will present a simulated battle re-enactment Oct. 3 and 4 at the Pomfret Recreation Park. There will be two encampments – one British, one American. Battles will be staged at some points Oct. 3.
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