Ongoing
Vaccine Clinic
BROOKLYN --- The Northeast District Department of Health will offer COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the NDDH Office, 69 S. Main St. Pfizer (for ages 12+), two dose series; and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+) one dose. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

COVID-19 Tests
Generations Family Health Center offers COVID-19 testing at its Willimantic location from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The Danielson site offers testing from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Go to the 2-1-1 website for more info.

Wed.  July 7
Quilt Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present a quilt exhibit through the end of July. It includes work by: Dawn Reynolds, Joyce Davis and Katie Woodhouse.

Vaccine Clinic
DAYVILLE --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. at Dayville Fire Department.  Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Vaccine Clinic
DAYVILLE --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. at Dayville Fire Department.  Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Thur.  July 8
Vaccine Clinic
HAMTPON --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from  5 to 6 p.m. at the Hampton Fire Department. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Fri.  July 9
Red, White, Blue Celebration
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Parks and Recreation Department will present the Killingly Red, White & Blue Celebration and Fireworks from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Owen Bell Park. Whiskey Boulevard will entertain from 7 to 9:15 p.m.

Art Show
DANIELSON --- ARTicles at 38 Westcott Road will be hosting the Art Guild Northeast for the month of July. Free. Meet the artists. All welcome. Contact us at: artguildne.org

Vaccine Clinic
DANIELSON --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. at Friendly Spirits.  Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Vaccine Clinic
PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Unicorr. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Sat.  July 10
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523, WINY Radio and the town of Putnam.

Vaccine Clinic
PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Foodshare in the Putnam Middle School parking lot on Wicker Street. Pfizer two dose-series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Vaccine Clinic
DANIELSON --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at QVCC Atrium Art Gallery. Pfizer two dose-series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Benefit Concert
PUTNAM --- Charlee Bravos on Grove Street and Metal Fortress Radio will present Bravofest at 3 p.m. The event includes dinner and is free for veterans and $15 for non-veterans. Doors open at 2 and dinner is served at 6. Benefits the American Red Cross and Homes For Our Troops. 860-963-2097.

Fri.  July 12
Golf Invitational
N. STONINGTON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 33rd annual Golf Invitational will start at 11:30 a.m. (shotgun) at Lake of Isles members course.

Tues.  July 13
Vaccine Clinic
DAYVILLE --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from  3 to 6 p.m. at United Services. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered.

Thur.  July 15
Vaccine Clinic
MOOSUP ---  The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from  3 to 5 p.m. at American Legion Post 91. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Fri.  July 16
Vaccine Clinic
DANIELSON ---  The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from  2 to 4 p.m. at Spirol. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Vaccine Clinic
STERLING ---  The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sterling Town Hall. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Tues.  July 20
Vaccine Clinic
PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from  4 to 6 p.m. at Hale YMCA. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Wed.  July 21
Vaccine Clinic
PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from  6 to 8 p.m. at the Adult Softball (concession stand) on Wicker Street. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Sat.  July 24
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.

Vaccine Clinic
PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic from  11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pop-Up Putnam in Rotary Park. Pfizer two dose series for ages 12 and up and single-dose Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up are offered. Walk-ins welcome. Free.

Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523, WINY Radio and the town of Putnam.

Sun.  July 25
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater.  This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. July 25, Aug. 15 and Sept. 26.  These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served.  Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fri.  July 30
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a Car Cruise Invitational.

Sat.  July 31
Triathlon
PLAINFIELD --- The DKH “Give it a Tri” Triathlon fund-raiser will start at 8 p.m. at Moosup Pond on Moosup Pond Road. Benefits Day Kimball Hospital. More Info: daykimball.org/triathlon.

Fri. Aug. 6
Rotary Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will host the Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Club.

Food Fair
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold a First Friday Food Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church.

Sat. Aug. 7
Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523, WINY Radio and the town of Putnam.

Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors will be hosting a monthly collection of non-perishables, the first Saturday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Looking for items such as: Granola bars, breakfast bars, cereal, pasta, soup, crackers, chips, tuna fish, juice, canned vegetables, (shampoo, soap, razors, wipes, diapers for all ages, Kleenex, toilet paper and laundry supplies. Also looking for volunteers and organizations to help. VisitPomfret.com

Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- The Particle Accelerator fund-raiser will take place today.

Sat. Aug. 14
Golf Tournament
THOMPSON --- The second annual Mustang Classic Golf Tournament will feature a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start at the Raceway Golf Club. The fund-raiser supports the Putnam Science Academy's Mustang Club. To register, sponsor or for more information: putnamscienceacademy.org or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sun. Aug. 15
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater.  This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and Sept. 26.  These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served.  Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thur. Aug. 19
Bike Night
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Parks and Recreation Department will present Killingly Bike Night downtown. Rain date Aug. 25. Benefits the Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club, TEEG and the Killingly Parks and Recreation Department.

Sat. Aug. 21
Pop-Up Putnam
PUTNAM --- The Pop-Up Putnam open-air merchant and artisan series will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in outdoor locations in Rotary Park and along Main Street with additions including entertainment and creative highlights.

Fireworks (updated)
PUTNAM --- At Rotary Park the town of Putnam fireworks display will begin with a concert from 4:30 to 6 p.m. by the Little Big Band Concert (in honor of Al Smat) and a concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. by a Buddy Holly tribute band in Rotary Park. The fireworks start at 8:30 p.m.

Charity Ride
WILLIMANTIC --- The 30th annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour Fund-raiser will start and finish at St. Mary-St. Joseph School. Benefits eastern Connecticut human service non-profits. It will be both in person and virtually. Registration: https://steeplechasebiketour.org/register/ and www.bikereg.com/steeple-chase-bike-tour.

Foodshare
PUTNAM --- A free Foodshare will be held at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Middle School. This is a drive-thru. Free to all. To be distributed: 21-pound boxes of produce. Presented by the Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse, American Legion Post 13, the Putnam VFW Post 1523, WINY Radio and the town of Putnam.

Sun. Aug. 22
Pluck-a-Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s fund-raiser, Pluck-a-Duck will be held today at a secret location. For info, contact the Putnam Business Association.

Fri. Sept. 3
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Fifth Annual Henry Breault Medal of Honor Recipient Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Connecticut National Golf Club. The tournament is a fund-raiser for the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13.

Fri. Sept. 10
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold its Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic starting at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Hospital. More Info:daykimball.org/golfclassic

Sun. Sept. 26
Poetry Series
WOODSTOCK --- Four free poetry readings will be held at Roseland Park’s outdoor amphitheater.  This series will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. These readings are for people ages 14 and up. Wine will be served.  Folding chairs or camp chairs are recommended. Besides featured readers there will be an open mic segment at each event as time allows. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sat. Oct. 2
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The Town of Thompson will present its 17th annual Community Day. Vendors sought: 860-923-9440.

Sun. Oct. 3
Canines for Cancer Care
BROOKLYN --- Day Kimball Healthcare will hold Canines for Cancer Care at 11 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds. Benefit: Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. More Info:daykimball.org/canines

Sat. Nov. 6
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos

Sun.  Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife

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On dean's list
BANGOR, Maine — Chepachet resident,Melanie W. Rielly, a junior, was named to the spring honors list at Husson University. She is enrolled in the bachelor’s in health sciences program.
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DAYVILLE —Thirty-two “Westview Warriors,” Westview Health Care Center staff department members, chose to commemorate the lives lost, the love gained and the hope for new growth following the COVID-19 pandemic by planning a new magnolia tree on the grounds.
Westview Administrator David T. Panteleakos sensed the emotionally healing potential this concept possessed as soon as he heard the idea from second-shift Charge Nurse Gloria Albert.  He told the staff: “Our amazing inter-departmental team has displayed an unending desire to continue their work at the height of their ability—regardless of how difficult the days and nights became. The dedication, loyalty, and adaptability displayed by our team has been nothing short of remarkable and when Gloria mentioned this idea to me, we both agreed that it was the perfect way to have a lasting symbol; serving as a reflection point for the departed, commemorating the way our staff have met countless challenges, and offering optimism for more beautiful developments in the seasons to come.”
Albert, who has worked at Westview since 2013, said the new magnolia tree was as a way to look backwards and forward in light of recent times.  “As we were having our picture taken, my mind traveled to those we lost—those who are so dear and near to all of our hearts. I’m glad 2020 is done, and I’m looking forward to this year’s team blossoming with an improved outlook for the healthcare landscape.”
This commemorative tree can be seen on the corner of Thompson Turnpike and Ware Road, right next to Westview’s “Caring for Generations” sculpture depicting a family holding hands.  Additional developments are also planned for this point of the Westview Commons four corners.  Specifically, a stone marker will be placed next to the tree, featuring a stylized Westview logo and an Alfred Tennyson quote:  “Shape your heart to front the hour.  Dream not that the hours will last.”  This quote selected as an acknowledgement of the Westview staff’s determination in dark times presented and optimism for brighter days ahead.  A life-altering event such as this pandemic cannot be forgotten, and this landmark at Westview stands at the juncture of its somber memories and hope-filled future.

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