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Nicholas K. Fortson, CorePlus Federal Credit Union president and CEO, will be visiting all the credit union's branches in the near future. Locally, he will visit the branch on Lathrop Road, Plainfield, from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 14; the Putnam Walmart Supercenter branch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 13 and the Brooklyn Walmart Supercenter branch from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 13..

For more information call 860-886-0576.

 

 

Wed. Aug. 5

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free.  No fee/reservations are required and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Fun Runs

THOMPSON --- The Wednesday Fun runs will be held at the West Thompson Dam through Sept. 16. The runs/walks start at 6:15. All welcome.

 

‘Touring’ Exhibit

WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s new exhibit “Touring New England, 1820 – 1970” opens today and runs through Oct. 15 at  Roseland Cottage, in the Carriage Barn. It explores why the region’s natural and built environments have been tourist destinations for centuries. The exhibit touches on the distinct characteristics of each New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  Free.

 

Art Show

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Double Exposure,” photography by Karen Leaf and Norm Aubin through Aug. 30. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3. 860-923-9779. Program supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. The meeting room may be unavailable at times due to other functions.

 

Fri. Aug. 7

Concert

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert with Yankee Dogs at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.  daykimball.org/deary.

 

Concert

CHEPACHET --- The Steere Family Association will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the first Steere Family Reunion. As part of this celebration, it will sponsor an organ concert open to the public without charge at 7 p.m. at the Chepachet Meeting House, home to the Chepachet Baptist Church.

 

First Friday

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Putnam. This month's theme is the '60s.

 

'Spamalot'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Monty Python's Spamalot at 7:30 p.m.  Aug. 7, 8, 14, 15 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 and 16. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Aug. 8

Commemoration

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will celebrate WWII and its end with a Wall of Remembrance plus items from the various exhibits from throughout the commemoration. At 7 pm. The Little Big Band will perform music from the era. 

 

River Fire 

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present River Fire from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. 

 

Deary Race

PUTNAM --- The 26th annual Deary Memorial Race, Walk and ride will be held at 9 a.m. starting at J.D. Cooper’s Restaurant. Benefits the Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. 

 

Clothing Give-Away

PUTNAM --- The Hope Community Church on Kennedy Drive will hold a Community Clothing Give-Away from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gently used clothing free to anyone. Adult clothing available, too.  860-928-2794

 

Frog Fest Fund-raiser

N. GROSVENORDALE --- Council 2087 of the Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Frog Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. The highlight will be the fourth annual French River Frog Regatta frog race, with proceeds supporting Council 2087’s charitable activities and academic programs at St. Joseph School in N. Grosvenordale. Frogs are $5. 860-923-2967.

 

Sun. Aug. 9

Quasset School Open

WOODSTOCK --- Quasset School on Frog Pond Road will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays in July and August.

 

Tues. Aug. 11

Music Series

WOODSTOCK --- The NAHACO Summer Sing Jam Music Series begins today and will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 25 at Eastford/Woodstock Nahaco Park, 305 Crystal Pond Rd. Woodstock  (Weeks Rd in Eastford). Free. All ages. Favorite song sharing; Acoustic instrument jamming; Rustic lakeside listening. Info: ‘This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.’ 860-974-0197.

 

Fri. Aug. 14

Family Camp

POMFRET --- New this year – Family Camp H will be held from 7 p.m. Aug. 14 through 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road. $150 per family up to five people.  860-974-3379.

 

Sat. Aug. 15

Artisan Day

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market will hold an Artisan Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace.

 

Sun. Aug. 16

Prayer Service

PUTNAM --- A short prayer service, to celebrate the 123rd anniversary of Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus will be held at 10:15 a.m. at the grave of Cargill Council’s first Grand Knight, Edward Mullan, at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

 

Tues. Aug. 18

TLGV Program

W. THOMPSON --- TLGV Member Program will present “The Night Sky Over The Last Green Valley” from 8 to 11 p.m. at West Thompson Dam & Rec Area. Astronomer Geoff McLean and members of the Thames Amateur Astronomical Society will share the wonders of The Last Green Valley dark night sky, in dark field to provide excellent views of deep space objects. Free for TLGV members and guests. Bring red flashlights, lawn chair, bug repellent. RSVP  860-774-3300.

 

Sat. Aug. 29

Acorn Adventure 

POMFRET --- The Last Green Valley Acorn Adventure, “The Full Moon Above!,” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wyndham Land Trust’s Lyon Preserve on Wrights Crossing Road. Acorns of all ages welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.

 

Fri. Sept. 11

'The Jungle Book'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "The Jungle Book" at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

Sat. Sept. 12

River Fire 

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present River Fire from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. 

 

 

Special to the Putnam Town Crier

The office of Richard Blumenthal, Democratic United States Senator of Connecticut announced that the Senator has scheduled an information and fact finding tour of Putnam and surrounding towns for Aug. 12.

Sen. Blumenthal is scheduled to arrive in Putnam at WINY Radio at 2:30 p.m. where he will be greeted by Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano and local officials.  He’ll spend time with the WINY News staff live on the air discussing issues of national and local significance.

Following his radio interview, the Senator will be escorted to the site of the proposed Regional Industrial/Technical Park and Regional Community YMCA off Kennedy Drive, where he’ll be briefed on both projects and other matters of local importance.  The public is invited to meet Sen. Blumenthal and weigh in on his comments.

At approximately 4 p.m. Sen. Blumenthal will then move on to Putnam Bank for a forum with local veterans, where he’ll speak and address any matters relating to the current state of affairs with veterans.

“We’re cordially inviting all veterans from northeastern Connecticut to meet with Sen. Blumenthal.  This will be an opportunity for local veterans to bring questions and veterans matters of local concern to his attention,” said Thomas Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank.

Borner, along with Betty Hale, Rebecca Harvey, former Connecticut State Senate ProTem President Donald Williams Jr., and Ronald P. Coderre, American Legion Post #13 Commander, have joined together in hosting the Senator’s visit.

“This is an opportunity for citizens to meet Sen. Blumenthal.  It will also give him a firsthand look at the changes and progress occurring in our region.  We’re very pleased that he’s responded to our request to visit our area despite a very busy legislative schedule,” said Borner.

Borner and his wife Kathy will host a reception for Sen. Blumenthal at their home in Pomfret following his visit with the veterans.  The reception is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.