Wed. June 24
Exhibits
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History on Rt. 169 exhibitions for the summer and fall include “Woodstock Through the Camera’s Eye in Post-Civil War America” and “Crazy for Quilts,” a monthly series of small spotlight exhibitions of quilts by local quilters. The center is open for exhibition viewing and research Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other arrangements through the website: www.centerforwoodstockhistory.com
250th Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library, the Aspinock Historical Society, the CT State Library, the American Revolution PBS fund and the America 250 Connecticut Affiliate will present “Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Pigment of Imagination” Strout through June. In the display case: TPL Children’s Department: Plant a Seed, Read. Summer Reading.
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT Arts Council is presenting the art of Anna Ionkin in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex on School Street. The exhibit, “Many Paths,” is on display through June. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com
Tues. June 30
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.
Sun. June 28
Early American Music
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society and the Pomfret 250 Commission will host a concert of early American music at 3 p.m. at the Old Town House. Free. Funded through donations from: The Friends of Pomfret Library, Pomfret Proprietors, Pomfret Lions Club, and the Pomfret Town Democratic Committee.
Wed. July 8
Revolution Tunes
PUTNAM --- the Putnam Public Library, the Aspinock Historical Society, the American Revolution PBS fund and the America 250 Connecticut Affiliate will present “Connecticut Tunes and Tales of the Revolution” from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall with Connecticut singer-songwriter Kent Besocke. Free.
Sat. July 11
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present its Fireworks extravaganza starting at 7 p.m. with a concert and the fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Rain date 7-19. Bring your lawn chairs.
Sat. July 25
Concert – River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Al Fresco Concert and River Fire will begin with a concert at 7 p.m. followed by the season’s first River Fire at 9:15 p.m. with music provided by WINY Radio. Free. Bring a lawn chair. Brought to you by the Town of Putnam and WINY Radio.
Pig Roast Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- Freshly roasted pork and more from 5 to 8 p.m. to raise $10,000 to build a home in Guatemala through Partners in Development. Music by guitarist duo "That Dollars Gone". $50 pp, 10 and under $10. Advance sales only. Contact Mitzi as pidfundraiserCT @gmail.com
Sat. Aug. 8
Concert and River Fire
PUTNAM --- A concert and River Fire will begin with a concert at 7 p.m. followed by River Fire at 9:15 p.m. with music provided by WINY Radio. Free. Bring a lawn chair. Brought to you by the Town of Putnam and WINY Radio.
Sun. Aug. 9
Main Street Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The annual blowout Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. around downtown and at Rotary Park. Free for registrants and spectators. Presented by the Town of Putnam.
Pluck-A-Duck
PUTNAM --- Pluck-A-Duck Extravaganza will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rotary Park. Lots of games, vendors and more. Last chance to buy your Pluck-A-Duck drawing tickets. The ducks are plucked at noon Aug. 10 at the secret pond location. Fund-raiser that benefits 39 nonprofit organizations. Presented by the Putnam Business Association.
Sat. Sept. 6
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- The annual Savor the Flavor – a Food Tasting, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. in downtown Putnam. It benefits IHSP-Daily Bread. Brought to you by the Putnam Business Association and the Town of Putnam.
Thur. Sept. 10
The Wall That Heals
PUTNAM --- The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Putnam Sept. 10 through 13, at Murphy Park. It will be open 24 hours a day and is free to the public. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. thewallthathealsputnam2026.org www.vvmf.org
Sat. Oct. 3
Revolutionary Abington
ABINGTON --- The Pomfret 250th Committee will present a simulated battle re-enactment Oct. 3 and 4 at the Pomfret Recreation Park. There will be two encampments – one British, one American. Battles will be staged at some points Oct. 3.
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