Every year the Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Association provides radio communication for many public service events. These include: O Putnam 5k in Putnam Ct — March Jog with Judy in Woodstock, Connecticut– Woodstock Road Race in Woodstock Connecticut — Memorial Day. Deary Road Race in Putnam, Connecticut– August The VJ Day parade in Moosup, Connecticut — August The Brooklyn Fair in Brooklyn, Connecticut — August Thompson Community Day — Thompson, CT– September These events provide ham radio operators with the opportunity to assist community and charity organizations along with demonstrating Amateur Radio to the general public.