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Wed. Aug. 15
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
DANIELSON --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will hold an art exhibit called "Collectively Independent" at the QVCC Spirol Art Gallery through Aug. 16.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret will present an art exhibit, "Whimsical Birds and Butterflies" by William Taylor through Aug. 27 at the center on Day Road. Exhibit and sale. Portion of all sales benefits the center. Free to the public. 928-4948.
Thur. Aug. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk at 6 p.m., starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Bring binoculars. 928-4948.
Fri. Aug. 17
Concert
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free summer concert with Rewind at 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Bandstand in Riverside Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 923-9440.
Sat. Aug. 18
Band Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- The Heart of Rock & Roll with music by The Great Garage Band Reunion will perform from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Allen Hill Tree Farm. $25. Fund-raiser for DKH Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department. BYOB. 928-7141.
Textile Weekend
STURBRIDGE --- Old Sturbridge Village will present "Country Quilting Party," tours, and hands-on crafts; "A Timeline of New England's Early Quilts" display Aug. 18 and 19. Details: www.osv.org; 800-SEE-1830.
'Squish' Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- The Underground Squishball League will present a fund-raiser to benefit the Dayville Animal Shelter at Owen Bell Park. $5. 860-234-0814.
Sun. Aug. 19
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Quasset School Open
WOODSTOCK --- The Quasset School on Frog Pond Road is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays for the month of August. It is the oldest one-room school house still in use in the Northeast. Free.
Sat. Aug. 25
Bake Sale
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford Youth Group will hold a car wash and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds on Rt. 12. 508-987-2211.
Sun. Aug. 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a nighthawk watch at 5 p.m. , starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Bring binoculars. 928-4948.
Fri. Aug. 31
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Agricultural Society's Woodstock Fair opens today and runs through Monday, Sept. 3.
Sat. Sept. 1
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild is sponsoring a members' art exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 23 at the Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret on Day Road. A reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 2. All welcome.