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Wed. July 13
Armory Open House
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Facilities Study Group will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. at the former Armory off Keech Street, followed by a community discussion on uses for the facility at 6:30 at the Town Hall Community Room. Residents welcome.
Thur. July 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Trail Wood Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Fri. July 15
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 will present the Little Big Band as part of its Twilight Lawn Concert at 7 p.m. Free. 928-4074.
Concert/Contest
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford on Church Road will hold a frog jump/band concert starting at 5:30 p.m.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood off Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Bulky Waste Collection
POMFRET --- The town will hold a bulky waste collection from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15 and 16 at the Murdock Property on Rt. 101. For Pomfret residents only. Waste must originate in Pomfret.
Sat. July 16
Riverfire
PUTNAM --- Riverfire will be presented at Rotary Park from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Car Cruise
E. PUTNAM --- The Tri-State Cruisers will hold their Saturday Nite Cruisin' 2011 starting at 4 p.m. in the Sears Plaza off Rt. 44 through Sept. 24. www.tri-statecruisers.com
Hike
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will hold a 4-mile guided hike on the Blue Trail at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Wolf Den Campground parking lot. Moderate hike, steep in sections (2 hours).928-6121.
Ice Cream Social
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road will host an Ice Cream Social, “Make Your Own Sundae” from 1 to 5 p.m. $7.
Motown
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present its annual al Fresco event --- Dr. K's Motown Revue, an 11-piece Motown tribute band, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Rain date July 17. Sponsorships from Putnam Bank and Wheelabrator-Putnam. Free. Bring lawn chairs.
BBQ
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a "Chicken Barbeque on the Lawn" from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. The Thompson K of C is helping. Weather permitting, the dinner will be on the front lawn; otherwise, indoors. $10, adults; $5 kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Sun. July 17
Flea Market
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior center will sponsor a flea market and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the Ashford Farmers' Market. Lunch available. Tables available. 487-5122.
Church Fund-raiser
W. WOODSTOCK --- The Church of the Good Shepherd will hold a Barefoot Books Fund-raiser at noon, after the 10:30 worship service, in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments. 974-2125.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. $7. 923-2967.
Wild Bingo
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present Wild Bingo at 10 a.m.. 45 minutes. Meet at Wolf Den Campground parking lot. Free. 928-6121.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Historical Society is presenting an exhibit, "Journey Through Woodstock: Celebrating Woodstock's 325th Anniversary" from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, through the end of the year. All welcome. Free.
Open House
WOODSTOCK --- The Quasset School House, just before the Woodstock Elementary School, will host a free open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays in July and August. Built in 1854 and moved in 1954.
Tues. July 19
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Evening Bird Walk" at 6 p.m. at the NEW center at 218 Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Art Show
DANIELSON --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild is having an art show through Aug. 12 at the Quinebaug Valley Community College Spirol Art Gallery. A reception will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. Guest artist is Pamela Simpson Lussier and music by Primmrose. All welcome.
Thur. July 21
Concert
FOSTER --- The Foster Summer Concert Series will present Moonshine Holler from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Little Rhody Vasa Park on Boswell Trail. Free.
Fri. July 22
Nature Program
POMFRET --- Mashamoquet Brook State Park will present "Afternoon Paddle at the Hollow" at 6 p.m. at Mansfield Hollow State Park boat launch. Bring your own boat. Water and a bag dinner also suggested. Canoers and kayakers welcome. Free. 928-6121.
Sat. July 23
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Apple Grafting" at 10 a.m. at the NEW center at 218 Day Road. $25 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Preregister: 928-4948.
Can Drive
DAYVILLE --- Dayville– Pet Pals Northeast will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire at the junction of routes 12 and 101. Dry cat food needed -- Purina brands preferred. Cash donations welcome. 546-1280.
Sun. July 24
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The second annual Knights of Columbus Council 64 golf tournament fund-raiser will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Course in East Putnam. 428-0058.
Festival
PUTNAM --- The Sisters of the Immaculate Conception welcome you to their annual picnic and cultural festival. Beginning at 11 with Mass celebrated by Bishop Cote, food, vendors, games, pony rides, jewelry, yard sales, drawings with a featured performance by Neringa campers from Vermont at 3. All welcome, Adults $5 at entry gate, all under 16 free! 928-7955.
Mon. July 25
Football Camp
PUTNAM --- Putnam Pride Youth Football Camp- non-contact for grades 4-8 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon through July 28. $50 for Putnam residents; $75, non-residents. Sponsored by Putnam Recreation Department. Info, register: 928-6811.
Fashion Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- A fund-raiser fashion show will be held starting with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. Dinner is served at 6:30. Benefits the Day Kimball Healthcare Youth Program. $40. 974-1000, ext. 266.
Wed. July 27
'Beach Party'
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will hold a Beach Party for senior citizens from noon to 4 p.m. Come dressed for beach and bring a salad or equally easy dish to eat for the potluck. $5.
Fri. July 29
Competition
PUTNAM --- A Punt, Pass & Kick- free competition for boys and girls ages 6-15 will start with registration and skills clinics start at 5:30 p.m. and competition at 7 at the Owen Tarr Sports Complex. Sponsored by the NFL and Quiet Corner Football. New England Patriots Mascot – ‘Pat the Patriot’ will be on hand. Call 860-336-6926.
Fri. Aug. 5
Bradley Playhouse
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44, downtown, will present "The Producers" at 7 p.m. Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 7, 14 and 21. $20 for adults; $17 for students/senior citizens. 928-7887.
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present 2011 First Friday today throughout downtown Putnam. Specials, exhibits, sales, art, music, demos, and more.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital in the Robert H. Field Conference Center. Enter through the rear laboratory entrance. 1-800-733-2767.