Discover the flowers, birds, and butterflies of Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager / Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer. Starting in our pollinator garden, we will discuss the phenology (seasonal cycles) of native flowering plants and how this impacts the insect and bird communities. Then we will explore the life in and around our nature preserve! 

PLEASE NOTE: This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784 

Please register here

$5 members, $10 non-members

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and expressive design. Explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and glaze applications.

Instructor: Kathy Cady

Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025

10 AM - 2 PM

Members: $378 / Non-Members: $420

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Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15 on the green behind the Visitor Center, the program begins at 10:30.

In case of inclement weather or other adverse conditions, this event will move inside to the Junior Room.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Location:

Behind the Visitor Center

Library Camp is our weekly 2 hour drop-of program in July for kids entering Grades K-4. Join us for 2 hours of summer fun at the Library. We’ll have stories, games, crafts, snacks, special guests, and more! We will be meeting in the Junior Room of the library. Registration opens at the Summer Reading Program kick-off party on June 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., or you can register by emailing (kmljuniorroom@biblio.org), or calling the the Junior Room after June 18th. Registration is required. 

Come and enjoy a magic show!

We will be out on our front lawn, weather permitting.

No need to register. For all ages.

CT National Guard 102d Army Band

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

6:00 PM

FOOD & DRINK

In our cook tent, we are serving your carnival favorites as well as some new items such as Fried Oreos, Half-Pound Burgers with Swiss Cheese, sautéed onions, and mushrooms. Chicken Tenders with Buffalo Sauce or BBQ Sauce, and Corn on the Cob (Roasted in its Husks on our wood-fired cooker).

Our Ladies Auxiliary will serve their famous Strawberry Shortcakes!

We are also selling refreshing Pepsi products!

We will have a new and improved food payment and ordering system for a fast and convenient service.

There will be live entertainment in the Beer Garden on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. You must show ID (21 Years of age) to enter the Beer Garden.

MIDWAY & RIDES

Carnival games and rides are provided by Tufano Amusements.

All-night wristbands are only $35 per rider!

RAFFLE PRIZES

1st Prize is a $5,000.00 Visa Gift Card

2nd Prize is a $3,000.00 Visa Gift Card

3rd Prize is a $1,000.00 Visa Gift Card

Tickets are $5.00 each. Cash or Credit Cards can be used to purchase Raffle Tickets.

The Drawing will be held on Saturday, August 2nd at 9:30 PM

The fireworks display, on Friday, August 1, at 9:00 PM, will be our largest ever in honor of the Town of Thomaston’s 150th Anniversary!

Thank you to Thomaston Savings Bank for making a generous donation to the fire department’s fireworks display this year!

Anyone wishing to donate to our Fireworks display can send a check to the Thomaston Fire Department 245 South Main Street Thomaston CT. 06787 Please write Fireworks in the memo section on your check.

Come to Bad Dog to show off your karaoke skills with the new equipment starting on Wednesdays at 6:30! Doors open at 6 pm.

Join us at the Kent Farmer’s Market field to watch the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers! Please bring chairs or a blanket and your curiosity to take in the view. Please bring chairs and a blanket and your curiosity to enjoy the view!

Photographers are welcome!

Basic Italian I, a 13-session beginner class, will be held on Thursdays, May 8 to July 31, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class will cover pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and culture. The required text is Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way by Marcel Danesi, Barron's Publisher, any edition, available online at abebooks.com and other retailers.