I've been thinking to merge Tolland County events into this newsletter because so many of you live close to Tolland County towns. I want to hear from you…

🕰️ Windham’s 129-year-old clock tower is firing up again, bringing timeless vibes back to Main Street!

Saturday 6/28 & Sunday 6/29

Willimantic | Windham Theater Guild 40th Anniversary

The Windham Theater Guild (779 Main St) is celebrating their 40th Anniversary Concert with performances on 6/28 at 7pm and 6/29 at 2pm. The program will feature performers, music, photos, and videos from people who have graced the WTG stage over the years with accompaniment by Ken Clark and Eric Ouellette. Tix

Canterbury | Farmers Market | 4-6pm - Let’s be honest, you’re not doing too much on a Tuesday evening, so why not check out some amazing local produce and products at the Canterbury Farmers Market, located in the parking lot in front of Ryan’s Place (180 Westminster Rd).

Willimantic | Mini Master Chefs | 6pm - Bring the little ones (7 & up) for a crash course in s’mores pudding cups at Willimantic Public Library (905 Main St). Register by calling (860) 465-3079 or emailing [email protected]

Willimantic | Paint the Clocktower | 6pm $ - Leave your mark on Willimantic by painting the Town Hall Clocktower (967 Main St). Contact WilliBrew for more details.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Zack Slik | 8pm

Chaplin | All About Opossums | 10:30-11:30am - Learn all about these misunderstood furry friends (any animal that eats ticks, I’m ok with), including meeting the opossum ambassador Brandi at Chaplin Public Library (132 Chaplin St).

Dayville | Candle-Making | 6pm $ - Have a pint and pour some wax at this candle-making evening at Black Pond Brews(1001 Hartford Pike). Tix

Plainfield | Stories in the Park | 5-7pm - Bring your tiny tots (Up to grade 3) to Shepard Hill Elementary School (234 Shepard Hill Rd) for stories and crafts. Free books for each child! Music, balloons, and more!

Thompson | Cruise Night | 4-9pm - Bring your ride to show off at Thompson Rod and Gun Club (93 Brandy Hill Rd) - food available for purchase on-site.

Willimantic | Fairy Garden Workshop | 6pm $ - Make your very own fairy garden using clay at Spiral Arts Studio (750 Main St) - ages 10 and up. Tix

TRIVIA

Stomping Ground - Putnam | 7pm
Bear Hands Brewing - Putnam | 6pm
Hank’s - Brooklyn | 6:30pm
Mill Town Grill - North Grosvenordale | 6:30pm
Putnam Lions @ The Crossings - Putnam | 7pm

Ashford | Thunder Car Cruise | 5-8pm - Take it back to the 70’s with the Ashford Volunteer Fire Dept’s (46 Westford Rd) monthly car cruise event. Walk along classic cars & trucks, try and win big in the 50/50 raffle, brings the kids for a touch-a-truck, and more. Proceeds benefit the fire dept.

Danielson | Children’s Book Club | 11am - Get the kids going on their summer reading with Killingly Public Library’s (25 Westcott Rd) Summer Virtual Author Talk series. Books by author Katherine Applegate will be distributed and discussed at a second meeting on 7/31 (accompanied by watching an interview with the author). Register

Putnam | Babywearing | 10:30am-12pm - Get a little bonding with fellow mothers at Putnam Public Library (200 School St) with the Strong like a Mother support group. Learn the basics of babywearing.

Putnam | Raising Money For YMCA | 7am $ - If you can, help ensure youth can attend camp regardless of ability to pay by donating to the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center (9 Technology Park Dr). Donate

Willimantic | Family Game Night | 6-7:30pm - Bring the family for some giant-size board games at Willimantic Public Library (905 Main St).

Willimantic | Woodburning Workshop | 6pm $ - Learn how to get your pyrography on safely (fun word for woodburning) hosted by The Mad Crafterz at the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center (47 Crescent St). Register

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Straight Up Jazz Series | 5:30-7:30pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | The Berger Boys | 8-11pm

TRIVIA

Trolley Pub - Willimantic | 7:30pm
Midway Restaurant - Ashford | 7pm

Dayville | Red White & Blue Celebration | 5-9:15pm - Killingly Parks & Rec are throwing a patriotic shindig at Owen Bell Park (580 Hartford Pike). Live music, followed up by a big fireworks display to finish off the evening. Rain date is 6/29.

Plainfield | Farmyard Games | 7-9pm - Head to Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue (169 Black Hill Rd) for an evening of yard games. Grab a sitter, because this one is only for 18+. Text (860) 932-2092 for more details.

Thompson | June Jam Session | 12pm $ - This one is for all you drifting maniacs out there. Lock City Drift is holding a weekend-long event at Thompson Speedway (205 East Thompson Rd). More info

Willimantic | Candle Making Class | 5-7pm $ - Sip on a delicious coffee and make your own custom candle at Grounded Coffee Co (869 Main St). Tix

Willimantic | Madison Blues + Special Guests | 8-10pm $ - Enjoy the sultry vocals and acoustic arrangements of Madison Blues, performing soul, R&B, and jazz hits at The River Room (50 Riverside Dr). Tix

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Black Dog - Putnam | Griffins Trio | 8pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Chris Stovall Brown | 8-11pm

TRIVIA

Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | 6:30-8:30pm

Brooklyn | Summer Vibes Festival | 10am-3pm - The beautiful Little Dipper Farm (499 Wolf Den Rd) is holding their 4th annual Summer Vibes Festival. Walk their trails/fields, relax in the hammock lounge, shop local artisans, take a tour, enjoy the special entertainment. Bring a little cash to be entered in a raffle - proceeds will be donated to Brooklyn Cares Community Center.

Danielson | Skydiving Camp | 7:30am $ - Calling all adrenaline-junkies with their A-licenses (or higher), Skydive Danielson (41 Airport Rd) is holding a two-day camp on Belly Formation Flying. Interested? Sign-up

Danielson | Coffee With a First Responder | 11am-1pm - Connect with first responders in the area at Two Dogs Coffee (157 Main St) to help raise funds for mental health awareness & suicide preventions training for first responders. Come support a great cause!

Eastford | One Day Retreat | 10am $ - Dr. Davia H. Shepard and transformational life coach Gail Petrowsky have designed a restorative event designed specifically for women. More details

Thompson | Golf Tournament | 1:30pm $ - Help raise money for Our Bright Future and play a round of golf at Raceway Golf Club (205 E Thompson Rd). Raffles and dinner await you as well. Register

Thompson | Make Ravioli/Ricotta | 4-8pm $ - Learn how to make homemade ravioli with Angela Young (owner of Woodstock Creamery) at New Boston Beef (17 Fabyan Woodstock Rd). Sign-up

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Julie William’s Band | 1-4pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Professor Harp | 8pm-12am
⬢ Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | Josh Kerwin | 2-5pm
⬢ Triple Raven Brewing - Thompson | Fox and the Dragon | 3-6pm
⬢ The Broken Crust - Putnam | Acoustic A | 5:30-7:30pm

Brooklyn | SNECDA AT/CT | 9am $ - Confused by that title? Then you’re probably not part of the Southern New England Carriage Driving Association. This is a judged carriage riding event at The Brooklyn Fairgrounds (15 Fairgrounds Rd). Juniors ride for free.

Pomfret | Free Poetry Reading | 4pm - Get a little culture and class at the Abington Social Library (536 Hampton Rd) with poetry readings from Thompson Poet Laureate Steve Veillux, novelist/poet Sarah Blanchard, and poet Karen Warinsky.

Pomfret | Yoga in the Garden | 11am-12pm $ - Do some yoga in the beautiful gardens at Gwyn Careg Inn (68 Wolf Den Rd). Tix

Putnam | Sip & Shop | 1-6pm - Check out a bunch of local vendors and indulge in a cocktail/beer at Bear Hands Brewing (75 Main St).

Putnam | Wonderland Comics Sale | 10am - This is your reminder that Wonderland Comics (160 Main St) is donating 10% of their new and back issues to pancreatic cancer research. Read comics and help a good cause!

Woodstock | Doubles Disc Golf | 9:45am $ - Get your disc golf on with a partner and play “best disc” with a competitive edge at Crystal Pond Disc Golf Course (305 Crystal Pond Rd). Contact CTBYOPBDD for more info/sign up.

Woodstock | Twilight Lawn Concert | 5pm - Bring a blanket and a picnic to Roseland Cottage (556 Rt 169) and enjoy some Caribbean music from Luke’s Steel Band.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Hank’s Dairy Bar - Plainfield | Tyler Fauxbel | 1-4pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Open Mic! | 7pm
⬢ Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | Back Rhodes | 2-5pm
⬢ 4G’s - Dayville | Bryan Titus | 2-5pm

Brooklyn | Outdoor Workouts | 7-8am $ - If you like group workouts outside, boy, oh boy, do I have the thing just for you. CVFitness is holding outdoor classes on Mon/Wed from 6/30-8/6 (some days off) at Prince Hill Playground (Prince Hill Rd). Register

Putnam | Kid Self-Esteem Booster | 6:30pm - Able Kids Now Coaching is holding a free event at BLOCK 134 (134 Main St) to help kids/parents make a special book all about them. Listen to a story about boosting self-esteem/confidence, and leave with a goody bag! Register

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | Brandt Taylor | 5:30pm