Windham Region Chamber of Commerce

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FREEDOM FEST CONCERT & MOTORCYCLE RIDE

On July 31 at the Shaboo Stage in Willimantic, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a concert featuring the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, an Americana, Rock and Folk band that has opened for James Taylor.  The concert is a fundraiser for the new Eastern CT Veterans Community Center located at 1320 Main St, Suite 27, Willimantic.  The Community Center is a safe and happy space for veterans, active military and their families where they can meet, learn and grow.  We host many events there, have a weekly Veterans Coffee House and provide access to a variety of veterans services and information ranging from starting your own business to VA benefits assistance.  The Community Center opened on June 10, 2021 and since then we have had hundreds of veterans of all ages visit and take advantage of our programs.  Please help us continue these amazing opportunities for those who have GIVEN ALL in the service of our country and in the name of freedom.  Even if you cannot attend the event you can become a sponsor or make a donation.

The concert will be at the Shaboo Stage, Main St, Willimantic

Gates Open with music and entertainment:  2:00 PM

Concert:  3:00-5:00 PM

VIP Meet & Greet:  5:15 PM at the Windham Historical Society

Motorcycle Registration:  Meet 10:00 AM at the Veterans Community Center, 1320 Main St, Suite 27, Willimantic

Motorcycle Ride begins:  Noon -1:30

Motorcycle lunch & concert:  1:30 at Jillson/Shaboo

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Upcoming Events

May 8  Free for Kids at the Museum 2-4 p.m. This is an outdoor drop by event. You stop by, plants seeds and pick up materials to take home.  Limited supply.  Reserve at themillmuseum@gmail.com   or  First come, First Served.  Wear masks. The Mill Museum, 411 Main Street, Willimantic.

May 16   Zoom in for Tea   Program Theme:  International Tea Day.   Brew a cup of tea and join us for an entertaining and educational hour.  4 p.m.    fee   Reservation at themillmuseum@gmail.com

May 22  Picturing America: Our Country’s History in Art.    Exhibit on Garden on the Bridge,  322 Main Street, Willimantic  2-5 p.m.   Stroll by a series of images of nationally famous art that shares the story of American history.  “This project seeks to enhance and strengthen the understanding of America’s history and founding principles.”  A project of the National Endowment for the Humanities.  themillmuseum@gmail.com

Sponsored by the Mill Museum. Donations support Museum.   Masks required.  Rain date Sunday.       Millmuseum.org        themillmuseum@gmail.com

May  29    Where They Stood:  The Industrial Revolution: History 101  Second of three programs teaching American History through visiting local 19th century sites. A slow-paced out-of-doors walking tour lasts approximately 3 hours.  10:00 a.m.  Fee.   Drive, caravan or carpool on your own.  Bring masks, water and snack.  Itineraries with be emailed to people who preregister at  themillmuseum@gmail.com