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Wed. July 11
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run will start at 6:15 p.m. May 23, and run through Sept. 19 at the W. Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Free. All welcome. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret will present an art exhibit, "Wildlife Encounters," by Pat Morris through July 30 at the new center on Day Road. Opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. June 17. All welcome. 928-4948.
Thur. July 12
Drum Circle
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Congregational Church is sponsoring a drum circle from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday during June and July on the common. Bring your Bongos, Djembes, Congas, 5 gallon drums and any other noise makers. Experience the healing of drumming! Free. All welcome.
Fri. July 13
Golf Tourney
FOSTER, R.I. --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley's 25th Annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Foster Country Club. Player and sponsorship opportunities available. Registration deadline is July 3. Cost is $500 per foursome or $125 per person. 860-774-2827.
Frog Jumping
EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford on Church Road will hold a frog-jumping contest and band concert starting at 5:30 p.m.
Sat. July 14
'Cirquetacular al Fresco'
PUTNAM --- The town will present al Fresco event, "Cirquetacular al Fresco 2012" at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park Bandstand. River Fire begins at intermission and goes until 10 p.m. Free. All welcome. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Sponsored by Wheelabrator Putnam and Putnam Bank.
Tag Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palmer Homestead, Wolf Den Road. 774-9457.
Clam Cakes
E. THOMPSON --- The East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department will present its second annual clam cakes and chowder event from 4 to 8 p.m. at 530 E. Thompson Road. Benefits the department's apparatus maintenance fund. 923-2152.
Mon. July 16
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The 28th Annual Golf Classic for Day Kimball Healthcare will be held at Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington. For more information go to: www.daykimball.org/golf classic.
Fri. July 20
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage on Rt. 169 and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with Little Big Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage. Bring picnic dinner. Rain date: July 23.
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Thompson Recreation will present a free summer concert with Johnny Press Mess at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Bandstand in Riverside Park. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. 923-9440.
Tues. July 24
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will hold an art exhibit called "Collectively Independent" at the QVCC Spirol Art Gallery from July 24 to Aug. 16. A reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 25. The guest will be Alicia Underhill, an equine artist, and music will be given by Al Dziedzic, a saxaphonist. All welcome.
Thur. July 26
Free Lecture
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Thompson Recreation will present a free lecture, “Osteoporosis Take Charge!,” at 10:30 a.m. at the in the Louis P. Faucher Community Room. Doors open at 10:15a.m. Preregistration required: www.thompsonrec.org or 923-9440.
Fri. July 27
'Sound of Music'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Sound of Music" July 27, 28, 29, Aug. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. 860-928-7887.
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation Commission will present a free concert with the Windham Concert Band at 7 p.m. at the cottage on Rt. 169. Rain date: July 30.
Sat. July 28
Yard, Bake Sale
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Precision Molding Pacers will hold a yard and bake sale to benefit the Deary Memorial Fund from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the company parking lot on Danco Road. Rain date: Aug. 4.
Sun. July 29
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The third annual Knights of Columbus Council 64 Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Course. For information call 428-0058.
Flea Market
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will hold a flea market, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the farmers market. Lunch available. Vendors wanted. 429-1470.
Sat. Aug. 11
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The 23rd annual Deary Memorial Five Mile Road Race will start at 9:05 a.m. from J.D. Cooper's. The 5-mile walk begins with early birds at 6 a.m.; the fun walk at 8 and cycling at 8:15 a.m. Teams and individuals welcome at this fund-raiser. 928-7141.
River Fire
PUTNAM --- Putnam's River Fire will be at dark at Rotary Park.
Sun. Aug. 12
Putnam Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The downtown Putnam and Rotary Park area will be the site of the annual Car Cruise.
Grinder Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a grinder sale on the lawn at 11:30 a.m. (until gone) $5 per sausage grinder. Part of the annual Putnam Car Cruise. 928-4405.