Wed. July 8
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
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.
Bottle Drive
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is holding a Can and Bottle Drive from noon to 3 p.m. at the shelter, 74 School St. Please separate 2-liter bottles. Pet food and donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated. Paws is a non-profit, all volunteer organization caring for the cats of our communities. For more info or to make a monetary donation, contact Paws at 860-315-1228.
Tues. July 14
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.
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.
Wed. Aug. 12
‘Baseball Wars’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Aspinock Historical Society will present “Baseball’s Own Civil War, 1818-1865” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Free.
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.
Sat. Oct. 24
Rec or Treat
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold its annual Rec or Treat (Trunk or Treat) starting at 4 p.m. at the soccer field at the Recreation Park on Hampton Road. The PCS PTO will have hayrides and crafts from 4 to 5:30 and a Pomfret Fire Department will have a bonfire is set for around 5:30. Concessions will be for sale at the white barn – cash only.
..