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Wed. May 30
Stroke Forum
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball’s Primary Stroke Center will present “Warning Signs of Stroke” from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Main Floor Private Dining Room. Free. All welcome. RSVP to 860-928-6541 ext. 2409
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host "Nature Photography Working Group" at 7 p.m. at the new Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host an exhibit of paintings by Amy Bartlett Wright at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road through June 15. Percentage of sales benefits the center. 928-4948.
Thur. May 31
Celebrity Bartenders
PUTNAM --- Pyzzz will present a Celebrity Bartending Fund-raiser for Paddle for a Cure, (Day Kimball Oncology Dept.) from 6 to 11 p.m.
Fri. June 1
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Ronald P. Coderre Putnam Rotary Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser will be held at the Connecticut National Golf course. The 18-hole scramble style tournament will begin with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9. Awards and closing ceremonies are at 1:30. For information call 860-928-0811.
Sat. June 2
Fund-raiser BBQ
PUTNAM --- Boy Scout Troop 25 will hold a chicken BBQ fund-raiser from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus. Benefits the troop's trip to Philmont in the New Mexico. $10. Dine in or take out. Tickets available at WINY Radio.
Bottle Drive
DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal rescue organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire, junction of routes 12 and 101. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. For info call 860-546-1280. P
Fund-raising Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will present Brian La Blanc, a Neil Diamond tribute act, Simply Diamond, at the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. Doors open at 6 and the evening includes dinner. $25.923-2967.
Townwide Sale
THOMPSON --- The June Thompson Town Wide Yard Sale and Business Bargain Bonanza will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy a map of events for $1 at the Thompson Library. Benefits T.T. Environmental Committee’s scholarship program. 923-9440.
Free Tours
WOODSTOCK --- Tours of Roseland Cottage are free June 2, when Historic New England hosts a region-wide open house. House tours are on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 928-4074.
4-H Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. June 2 and 3 at the camp on Taft Pond road. From 1:30 to 2 p.m. June 2 is apparent panel. Camp starts June 24.
PAWS Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- Pound Animals are Worth Saving, Inc. (PAWS) will hold a fund-raiser from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant with light refreshments, music, auction. Benefits PAWS animal shelter for cats and kittens in Woodstock, adjacent to Windy Acres Florist. $20 - and can be purchased at the door or at Windy Acres.
Sun. June 3
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present the New England Ringer's "Carillons and Cherry Blossoms" at 4:30 p.m. Reception follows. $12 for adults; $8 for kids/students. Tickets at door or by calling: 928-4405.
Twilight Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- Day Kimball Healthcare's 7th Annual Twilight in the Country: A Dinner Stroll and Concert will be held starting at 5 p.m. at Tyrone Farm. $85 per person. Benefits Day Kimball HomeCare, Day Kimball HomeMakers and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. 928-7141.
Mon. June 4
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present "On the Wild Side" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library. Program by Bill Reid of The Last Green Valley. Free. All welcome.
Tues. June 5
Potluck Meeting
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Seniors Association will have a potluck lunch meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. Bring a dish to share. All Pomfret seniors welcome.
Heifer Meeting
PUTNAM --- A Heifer International Community Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam Public Library. The group will be planning summer events. Volunteers needed to help at display tables at local farmers markets and fairs. Training and materials provided. All welcome. 860-377-4563.
Fri. June 8
History Program
CANTERBURY --- Canterbury Historical Society will present "Benedict Arnold's Attack on New London” following the 7 p.m. business session at Town Hall. Free. All welcome.
Sat. June 9
Concert Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The sixth annual Particle Accelerator concert will be held from noon to 11 p.m. at Rotary Park. All genres of music. Free. All welcome. Raises funds and awareness to support United Services, Inc. and provides info and support for depression and suicide prevention. Go to www.particleaccelerator.org for more info or for pledge forms.
Greek Fest
DANIELSON --- The annual Greek Festival will be held from 1 a.m. to 10 .m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Water Street. Food, entertainment and more. Free.