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Scholarships

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union recently awarded scholarships. From left: Devonta Robinson, Science and Technology Magnet School; Jennifer Jules, Norwich Free Academy; Donna Guillot in place of Emma Guillot, Killingly High School; Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s Chief Executive Officer; Bridget Holte, Academy of the Holy Family; Lori Donovan, Ledyard High School; and Kasey Russell, Robert E. Fitch Senior High School. Courtesy photo.

 

 

GROTON — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded $14,000 in scholarships to seven local students at its Annual Meeting April 24.

Five students were awarded with a Community Scholarship. Recipients were Jennifer Jules of Taftville, a Norwich Free Academy student; Robert Diaz of New London, a student at Eastern Connecticut State University; Bridget Holte of Sprague, a student at the Academy of the Holy Family; Lori Donovan of Gales Ferry, a Ledyard High School student; and Kasey Russell of Groton, a student at Robert E. Fitch Senior High School.

Two additional scholarships were awarded in memory of two longtime employees, LuAnn Dugas and Louise Jackson. The LuAnn Dugas Memorial Scholarship was presented by Tom Dugas, husband of the late LuAnn Dugas, to Devonta Robinson of Groton. Devonta is a student at the Science and Technology Magnet School.

The Louise Jackson Community Outreach Scholarship was presented to Emma Guillot of Dayville, who attends Killingly High School. The Community Outreach Scholarship is funded entirely by Charter Oak employees, who raise money by paying a small fee each week to participate in the credit union’s casual-dress campaign.

Charter Oak awards seven $2,000 scholarships on an annual basis as part of its Community Giving Program, which has awarded more than $850,000 since its inception in 2009. Scholarship applications will become available again in January 2015.

 

 

 WINY wins

HARTFORD — WINY Radio of Putnam was the winner of the 2014 Connecticut Pineapple Award for the Eastern Connecticut Tourism District. The award was for Tourism Ambassador. The awards recognize those individuals and organizations that exemplify tourism excellence in Connecticut.

 

Wed. May 7

Lunch Program

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center is having a Bistro Turkey Lunch at 12 noon followed by a presentation on the 1955 Flood given by Bill Pearsall from the Aspinock Historical Society.  Lunch is $7. 860-974-0494.

 

Fun Run

W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run will start  MAY FOURTEEN and run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 

 

Thur. May 8

 Lecture/Presentation

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Recreation Department will present “On The Wild Side: Exploring the Flora and Fauna of The Last Green Valley” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Louis P. Faucher Community Room. All welcome. Free. Preregister by calling 923-9440.

 

Fri. May 9

 'Our Town'

POMFRET --- The Drama Department at Pomfret School will present "Our Town" at 8 p.m. May 9 and May 10 in the Hard Auditorium. Free. Public welcome.

 

Spring Celebration

BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Federated Church is having a Spring Celebration.  There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The annual plant and yard sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Pens made from the historic Copper Beech Tree will also be on sale. 

 

Quest Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Connecticut Museum Quest” around 7:30 at the Canterbury Town Hall. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org.

 

Sat. May 10

'Madama Butterfly'

WOODSTOCK --- Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present "Madama Butterfly" performed by CT Lyric Opera at 7:30 p.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. $30 reserved; $20 general admission; $15 students at box office. www.performingartsnect.org.  860-928-2946.

 

Charity Performance

THOMPSON --- The Coachmen will hold a "Last Call" Reunion Performance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. May 3 and 10 at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. Raises funds for nine charities. Tickets are limited. $25. Available at WINY Radio and the Trinket Shoppe in Danielson. 860-450-2245.

 

Hat Show Fund-raiser

THOMPSON --- The annual Sassy Chapeau Hat Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant on Rt. 193. Benefits Northeast Connecticut Women and Girls Fund. 877-442-3572.

 

Food Drive

PUTNAM & THOMPSON --- The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive today in Putnam and in Thompson. Postal patrons are asked to leave out nonperishable foods for mail carrier pickup. Food collected in Putnam will go to Daily Bread. Food collected in Thompson will go to TEEG.

 

Tag Sale

PUTNAM --- Boy Scout Troop 27 is holding a tag sale from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Putnam Farmer's Market on Kennedy Drive. Benefits the Troop’s funds for summer camp.  Rain or shine.

 

Auction

WOODSTOCK --- The Great Woodstock Service Auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, on Rt. 169. Free admission.  860 928 7405  

 

Fishing Derby

PUTNAM --- The annual Putnam Rotary Club Noe Poulin Fishing Derby will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Rotary Park. Registration begins at 7. 

 

Book Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will hold its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.

 

Tea Fund-raiser

WOODSTOCK --- Moment in Time will present a Mother's Day Tea and "The Vintage Ballroom: Then and Now" costume exhibit at 1 and at 3 p.m. May 10 and May 11 at Senexet House on Senexet Road. Reservations required. Tickets are $20. Benefits Senexet House retreat center. 928-5669.

 

Plant Sale

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Area Garden Club will present its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon at Roseland Cottage.  Activities also.

 

Mon. May 12

Legion Meeting

PUTNAM ---  The American Legion, Mayotte Viens, Post 13, Putnam, welcomes all veterans who have served honorably during wartime at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post on Providence Street. For more information, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

Tues. May 13

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present a TEEG Learn and Lunch presentation on "In Home Physical Therapy" from noon to 2 at the center on Rt. 44.