Wed. Aug. 7
Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, invites all to a fund-raiser from 4 to 9 p.m. at the 99 Restaurant, Killingly Commons. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of your meal/drink tab to Pet Pals to help our efforts. 860-317-1720.
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College’s Spirol Gallery will present "New Perspectives" by Northeastern CT Art Guild members through Aug. 15. Free.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Art @ the Library - Reunion of Artists” through Aug. 27. 860-923-9779.
Thur. Aug. 8
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET --- A Concert will be presented by Claudia Schmidt (who has traversed North America and Europe) at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. She will present her original songs exploring the folk, blues and jazz idioms. 860-928-3475.
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present a concert by Claudia Schmidt at 6:30 p.m. Free. 860-928-3475.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Aug. 9
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The River Fire event will begin around dusk in the Quinebaug River off Rotary Park. Free.
Al Fresco
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present “al Fresco The Voice” at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free.
‘Shrek the Musical’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44 will present “Shrek the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18. Adults, $24; $21 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Aug. 10
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The NE CT Cancer fund Walk and Race will be held at 8 a.m. at The Black Dog Bar and Grille. $35 pp. Daykimball.org.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948 to register and for list of materials. If rain it will be held at the center at Pomfret.
Acorn Adventure
LEBANON --- Acorn Adventure – Moon Gazing and The Constellations: will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Lebanon Town Green. No dogs. 860-774-3300. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.
Sat. Aug. 17
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH 9th Annual “Give it a TRI” Triathlon will be held at 8 a.m. at Moosup Pond, Moosup. Daykimball.org.
Cottage Work Day
PUTNAM --- A work day is planned at the Cady-Copp Cottage. Many hands are needed for all sorts of tasks like painting, scraping paint, yard work. If you love old houses and making history, email
Sun. Aug. 18
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present the Main Street Car Cruise from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Putnam. Free admission. No rain date.
PBA Duck Race
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s Duck Race fund-raiser will take place at 1:30 p.m.
Fri. Aug. 23
‘Forever Plaid’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Forever Plaid” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 25. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Aug. 24
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Mindful Walk” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $12 for nonmembers. Registration required: 860-928-4948. Rain date: Aug. 25.
Sun. Aug. 25
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Non-fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. “Every Man Dies Alone” by Hans Fallada. Free. Donations appreciated. 860-928-4948.
Family Walk
POMFRET --- The Putnam Interact Club is inviting families and little kids to a free Family Fun Trail Walk and Scavenger Hunt from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust’s Lyon Preserve off Wrights Crossing Road. Bring water to drink and dress appropriately for the weather. For info call 860-933-8603.
Tastes
STURBRIDGE --- Tastes of the Valley will be held at 4 p.m. at The Publick House. The Tastes of the Valley fund-raiser celebrates The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor's rich agricultural heritage and showcases the talents of the region's best restaurants and chefs. $100 for members, $125 for non-members, which includes a membership to TLGV. 860-774-3300.
Thur. Aug. 29
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk/nighthawk watch at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. Aug. 31
‘Strictly Sinatra’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Strictly Sinatra” at 5 and 8 p.m. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
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