Monday, May 11, 2026
Bingo will be held at Garden City Baptist Church in Ballouville. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
Community Kitchen will be held at the 1st Congregational Church of Woodstock. Doors open at 9 a.m. for coffee, muffins and fellowship and the meal is served at 12 noon. This is free and open to all.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents Chess/Cribbage Games at 9 a.m., Ping Pong/Cornhole at 10 a.m.,lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. followed by exercise at 12:30 p.m. at the Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street in Putnam. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext.
A Classic Car Cruise will be held Riverside Park in North Grosvenordale from 4:30 p.m. until dark. Proceeds benefit Community 81 Fire Department in North Grosvenordale.
The ESOL Summer Bridge Program information session will be held at the CT State QV-Willimatnic Campus, 729 Main Street in Willimantic at 5 p.m. Visit ctstate.edu/locations/quinebaugvalley
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Bingo will be held at the Putnam VFW. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the games start at 6:30 p.m.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging – presents lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse will meet at the Putnam Elks, Edmond Street in Putnam. A hot breakfast is served at 8:30 am and the meeting starts at 9:15
Community Kitchen will be held at the Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive in Canterbury at 12 noon. This is free and open to all.
An Early Morning Bird Walk will be held at the Connecticut Audubon Society center, Day Street in Pomfret at 8 a.m. Cost is $5 for members and $20 for non-members.
The Aspinock Historical Society Annual meeting and program entitled “The History of Belding Hemingway” will be held in Room 109 at the Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street in Putnam at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Bingo will be held at St. James Church in Danielson. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. The Kitchen is open.
Community Kitchens will be held at United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Spring Street in Danielson at 12 noon.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents the following programs at the Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street in Putnam: Exercise at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m. and Bingo at 12 p.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
Knights of Columbus Bingo will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Life Center, 72 South B St. in Taftville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m.
Killingly Parks and Recreation Senior Movies will be held at the Community Center, Broad Street in Danielson at 1:30 p.m. This week’s movie is “The Last Word”
A Masquerade Party themed Senior Dance will be held at the Putnam Lodge of Elks, 64 Edmond Street in Putnam from 6-8 p.m. All area seniors are welcome. There will be door prizes, raffles, light refreshments, photobooth, propos and more.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Community Kitchens To-Go-Meal will be held at Creation Church, 47 West Thompson Road in Thompson at 12 noon.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents the following programs lunch at 11:30 a.m. and Painting with Pat at 1 p.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
Bingo will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in North Grosvenordale will be held. Doors open at 5 p.m.
A Free Clothing Closet will be open at the Brooklyn Cares Community Center, 31 Tiffany Street in Brooklyn from 11a-1 p.m. Donations accepted, open to everyone.
Killingly High School presents “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. at the Killingly High School, 226 Putnam Pike in Dayville. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
Friday, May 15, 2026
A Community Meal at Living Faith United Methodist Church, Grove Street in Putnam. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12 p.m. All are welcome.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents the following programs exercise at 10:30 a.m. No lunch will be served. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350.
Ellis Tech Skills USA Car Show will be held Ellis Tech South Parking lot, 613 Upper Maple Street in Danielson from 4-7 p.m. Car entry fee is $20 per car and $15 for Ellis Tech students cars, spectators are free. Come on down for food trucks, cars, DJ Mega Mix and more.
The Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra presents “Our American Sampler” Spring concert at the Clark Chapel at Pomfret School, 398 Pomfret Street in Pomfret Center at 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations welcome.
Daughters of Isabella will hold a Food Drive at WINY Radio parking lot, 45 Pomfret Street in Putnam from 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. All donations benefit Daily Bread.
Pomfret Community School PTO Celebrity Bartender Fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Watercure Farm Distillery, 426 Mashmoquet Road in Pomfret Center. Come on down for great drinks, delicious food and fun. All tips benefit Pomfret Community School.
A Pasta Dinner will be held at the Senexet Grange in Woodstock from 4:30-6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and benefits the Woodstock EMS First Responder Safety Vests. Dine in or take out available.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Tri State Cruisers Saturday Night Cruisin will be held from 2 p.m.-dusk at Pizza 101 at the corner of routes 101 and 169 in Pomfret. Donations accepted and benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Club.
The Northeast Connecticut Farmers Market will be held at the Killingly Library, Westcott Road in Danielson from 9a-12 p.m.
Friends of St. Joseph Church will hold a Meatloaf Luncheon from 11a-3 p.m. at the St. Joseph Church Bingo Hall, 18 Main Street in North Grosvenordale.
A Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner will be held at Jewett City Fire Department, 105 Hill Street, Jewett City from 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at the Jewett City Fire House and Jewett City Greenhouses. Take out only
A Comedy Fundraiser for Amvets Post 47, American Legion Post 91 and the VFW Post 5446 will be held at the Plainfield Town Hall, 8 Community Ave in Plainfield. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and includes a spaghetti dinner, cash bar, raffles, silent and live auctions and more. For tickets visit funny4funds.com
A Book Signing and conversation with Marie Lisette Rimer author of Back from Suicide at Pourings and Passages, 103 Main Street in Danielson from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
A Pork Dinner will be held at the Killingly Grange, 801 Hartford Pike in Dayville from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available by calling 860-884-1813.
The 2026 Fairy and Magic Fest will be held in downtown Putnam from 10a-4 p.m. Come on down for vendors, live music, roaming entertainment and Putnam’s first annual Street Art Festival.
Make Your Own Herb Pot with Patti at Lapsley Orchard, 403 Orchard Hill Road in Pomfret Center at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $40 per person. For questions or to register visit pomfretct.gov/recreation
A Giant Giveaway will be held at Faith Bible Evangelical Free Church, 587 Route 171 in Woodstock from 9a-12 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
A Civilian Marksmanship Program Clinic will be held at the Putnam Fish & Game Club, 110 Stone Bridge Road in Woodstock from 8a-11 a.m. Registration begins t 7:45 a.m. Cost is $40 for 30 rounds, just bring eye and ear protection, cash or check. Sign up at putnamfishandgame.org/cmp Ages 12-17 need a parent or guardian.
The Spring Chicken BBQ will be held at Putnam Fish & Game Club, 110 Stone Bridge Road from 12-3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available by texting 860-377-8947. Dine in or take out available.
Sloppy Joe’s will be served at Community Fire Department, 862 Riverside Drive in North Grosvenordale from 11a-4 p.m. Cost is $10 per meal which includes sloppy joe, soda and French fries.
Killingly High School presents “The Little Mermaid” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Killingly High School, 226 Putnam Pike in Dayville. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
60 Year of Excellence Celebration will be held at the Moosup Elementary School, 35 Church Street in Moosup from 10a-12:30 p.m. Come on down for faced painting, music with the Plainfield High School Band, craft table, art show, food and more.
A Polish Supper will be held at the Putnam Congregational Church, 175 Main Street in Putnam from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and are available at the door. Dine-in or take out will be available. Please use the Livery Street entrance.
A Free Community Lunch will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Danielson from 11a-1 p.m.
Foraging through History, a guided walk with Emma from The Last Green Valley will be held at Little Dipper Farm, Wolf Den Road in Brooklyn at 11 a.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
The Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra presents “Our American Sampler” Spring concert at the Clark Chapel at Pomfret School, 398 Pomfret Street in Pomfret Center at 2 p.m. Admission is free, donations welcome.
An Afternoon with Father Chris Alar will be held at the Immaculate Conception Center, 600 Liberty Highway in Putnam. An outdoor mass will be held at 3 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Dinner tickets are no longer available.
The Putnam Rotary Club Fishing Derby for ages 5-15 will be held at Putnam Rotary Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the derby runs from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Parents must accompany children.
Defenders of Charity Suicide Prevention Motorcycle Run will be held at the American Legion, Post 67, 17 Thompson Hill road in Thompson. Registration is at 9 a.m., kick stands up at 11 a.m. followed by an after party at the Legion. Cost is $20 per person.
A Memorial Day Parade will be held at the Sterling Town Hall, 1183 Plainfield Pike in Oneoco at 9:30 a.m. Following the parade there will be refreshments and a karate demonstration.
