Tuesday, September 8, 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. at the Putnam Municipal Complex, 200 School Street in Putnam. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext.
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 Northeast Connecticut Farmers Market will be held at the Plainfield Early Childhood Center, 651 Norwich Road in Plainfield from 4-6 p.m.
The Wall That Heals Motorcycle Run will be held. All Bikers are welcome to join Chrome N Steel Veteran Riders CT as they escort The Wall That Heals to Putnam. Riders will meet at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, kick stands up at 11:45 a.m. Reach out to any member of Chrome N Steel.
A Blood Drive will be held at the Canterbury Community Center, 1 Municipal Drive in Canterbury from 10a-3 p.m. To make an appointment call 1-800-733-2767.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Northeast Connecticut Farmers Market will be held at the Brooklyn Commons Shopping Center, 564 Providence Road in Brooklyn from 4-6 p.m.
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; 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.
The Brooklyn Historical Society Museum, 25 Canterbury Road in Brooklyn will be open from 1-5 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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 “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood ”
Back 2 School Disco Prom Senior Dance will be held at the Putnam Elks, 64 Edmond Street in Putnam from 6-8 p.m. All area seniors are welcome.
The Wall That Heals will open at 2 p.m. at Murphy Park, 15 Keech Street in Putnam to visitors and remain open 24/7 through Sunday, September 13th.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Northeast Connecticut Farmers Market will be held at the Putnam Farmers Market Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive in Putnam from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Putnam Recreation Department and Commission Aging presents the following programs lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by 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.
Preston Parks, Recreation and Youth Services present the Preston Farmers Market at the Preston Community Park Pavilion, 13 CT-117 in Preston from 4-7 p.m.
Community Kitchens Free Meal To Go will be held at Creation Church, 47 West Thompson Road in Thompson at 12 noon.
The Wall That Heals will be open 24/7 at Murphy Park, 15 Keech Street in Putnam. A Welcome Home Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m.
Friday, September 11, 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: lunch at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve lunch call 860-963-6800 ext. 350
A 9/11 Remembrance event will be held at Rotary Park in Putnam beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Connecticut National Guard 102d Army Band will perform.
River Fire will be held at Rotary Park in Putnam at 8 p.m. Music provided by WINY Radio.
The Wall That Heals will be open 24/7 at Murphy Park, 15 Keech Street in Putnam.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market will be open from 10a-1 p.m. at the Putnam Farmers Market Pavilion, 18 Kennedy Drive in Putnam.
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.
The Wall That Heals will be open 24/7 at Murphy Park, 15 Keech Street in Putnam. An Agent Orange Candlelight Ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m.
The Annual Greek Festival will be held at Saints Constantine e& Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 37 Lake Parkway in Webster, Mass from 11a-9p. Come on down for Greek Food, wine toss, raffle tables, Greek Dance Group, Greek music and more. All are welcome.
A Can and Bottle Drive will be held at PAWS Cat Shelter, 74 School Street in Putnam from 11a-2 p.m. Please separated 2-liter bottles. Pet food and donations are also welcome and appreciated.
A Chicken BBQ will be held at the Killingly Grange, 801 Hartford Turnpike in Dayville from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $16 per meal. Dine in or take out available. To reserve your meal call or text 860-884-1813.
Stars, Striped and Disco Nights will be held at the Danielson Lodge of Elks, 13 Center Street in Danielson from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $50. Proceeds benefit Wreaths Across America.
The Annual Chicken BBQ will be held at the Hampton Congregational Church, 263 Main Street in Hampton from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $18 for adults and $10 for children. Dine in or take out available. First come, first served.
A Chicken BBQ will be held at Chepachet Fire Department, 1170 Putnam Pike in Chepachet RI from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under and are available at the door on a first come for serve for non ticket holders.
The Finnish American Heritage Society Annual Yard Sale Closeout will be held at 76 North Canterbury Road in Canterbury from 9a-3 p.m.
A Drive Through Food Collection will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 7 Providence Road in Brooklyn from 10a-2p. All proceeds benefit Friends of Assisi Food Pantry.
The 1st Annual Canterbury Town-Wide Yard Sale and Treasure Hunt will be held from 8a-2 p.m. rain or shine. Treasure maps available at the Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information call or text 860-303-0613
Sunday, September 13, 2026
The Annual Greek Festival will be held at Saints Constantine e& Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 37 Lake Parkway in Webster, Mass from 11a-5p. Come on down for Greek Food, wine toss, raffle tables, Greek Dance Group, Greek music and more. All are welcome.
The Wall That Heals at Murphy Park, 15 Keech Street in Putnam closing ceremony will be held at 1:45 p.m.
The 66th Annual Yankee Yesteryear Car Club Auto Show and Swap Meet will be held at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169 in Brooklyn beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is $5, children under 12 are free.
Putnam’s Savor the Flavor with a Lemon theme will be held from 12-2 p.m. There will be roaming entertainment, a shuttle service and delicious lemon creations. Wristbands are $25 and available online at discoverputnam.com. Check-in station to pick up wristbands will be held at the 45 Main Street (the old train station). Proceeds benefit Daily Bread.
A Homecoming Block Party will be held at the First Congregational Church, 199 Valley Street in Willimantic following 10 a.m. worship. Come on down for food, game and fun. For more information call 860-423-6827
Paddle 4 Hope will be held at Riverside Park, 26 Greenway Drive in Brooklyn. Registration open at 8:30 a.m. and launch is at 10 a.m. Hamburgers and hotdogs served after the paddle. No registration fee however donations are requested and benefit Neighbors Against Cancer. For more information call Bev at 860-974-1202.
Ashford Family Day will be held at the Pompey Hollow Park, 5 Town Hall Road in Ashford from 12-3 p.m.
The 1st Annual Canterbury Town-Wide Yard Sale and Treasure Hunt will be held from 8a-2 p.m. rain or shine. Treasure maps available at the Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department from 7:30 a.m.-12 noon. For more information call or text 860-303-0613
A Putnam High School Class of 2027 Car Wash will be held at Kelly’s Tires, 306 School Street in Putnam from 10a-2 p.m.

