N. GROSVENORDALE — Donna Grant, executive director of TEEG, has been appointed to serve on the State of Connecticut’s Commission on Children. Nominated by outgoing Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Williams Jr. Grant will serve as a voting member of the northeastern region of the state.

The state’s Commission on Children was established in 1985 by the Connecticut General Assembly to promote public policies in the best interest of children, to study national trends in child health and welfare, assess state programs and practices that affect children and to provide information and research data on children and children’s programs statewide. Additionally the Commission brings together individuals from various levels of government, the private sector, nonprofit agencies, philanthropy and families to strengthen child outcomes. The Commission meets regularly to make recommendations to the legislature and governor on system reforms, promote coordination of child and family programs statewide, evaluate programmatic changes and make assessment data available to the public.

In making this appointment Williams said,  “The Commission will be well-served by Donna’s experience and knowledge regarding children’s issues. Her voice, representing children and families of northeast Connecticut, will be important in the statewide conversation of the children’s agenda.”

“I am honored at the opportunity to represent the children of our region as a member of the Commission on Children,” said Grant. “Serving on the commission will allow me to share from my lifetime of experience working with children, while learning from the wealth of knowledge provided by the other commission members. I look forward to bringing a voice from Northeastern Connecticut to the table, and learning about other state initiatives working to improve the lives of children and families.”

Grant’s appointment expires on June 30, 2016. She has served Northeast Connecticut children, youth and families as the executive director of TEEG since 1999. 

 

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Wed. Jan. 14

Ranger Talk

VOLUNTOWN --- The Last Green Valley’s Free Ranger Talk will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Voluntown Public Library. Chief Ranger Bill's Talk will speak on "On The Wild Side: Exploring the Flora and Fauna of The Last Green Valley."

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit and sale, "Playful Celebration of a Bountiful Terrain," photography by Virge Lorents through Jan. 30 at the center on Day Road. A portion of all sales benefits the center. Free. 928-4948.

 

Fri. Jan. 16

Teen Weekend

POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will hold its Winter Teen Weekend from 5:30  p.m. Jan. 16 to 9 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Brooklyn Ext. Service on Wolf Den Road. Food, games, sledding, leadership skills and more for teens 13 – 18. $50.  Preregistration required by Jan. 11.  860-974-3379 .

 

Sat. Jan. 17

Farmers Market

DAYVILLE --- The Killingly Grange No. 112, 801 Hartford Pike, farmers market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Locally grown fresh produce, maple syrup, cheese, canned preserves, handmade crafts and gift market products by local artist.

 

Sun. Jan. 18

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.

 

Adventure

THOMPSON --- Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure: Try the Tri-State Marker will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. along the Air Line Trail in Thompson, then take the trail up to the Tri-State Marker, where we can be in three states all at the same time - CT, MA, and RI. Dogs on leashes welcome, but please be prepared to clean up after your dog. Meet at E. Thompson Rd. & New Rd.  Extreme weather (snow, ice, rain) will cancel this event.  Cancellation will be noted on The Last Green Valley’s Facebook page.

 

Tues. Jan. 20

Flu Vaccination

BROOKLYN --- The Northeast District Department of Health on South Main Street will hold a Flu Vaccination Clinic for children and adults from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Medicare and most insurances accepted, or pay only $30 by cash or check.   

 

Thur. Jan. 22

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 1 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Online Course

The American Job Center in Danielson will present free two-hour online courses to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills, “Wired for Work” Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on through the Metrix Learning System. E-Training licenses allow 90 days of unlimited free access to over 5,000 career-focused courses.    For info and to register, call 860-412-7000.

 

Fri. Jan. 23

Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- Artique, at 75 Main St., will teach painting step-by-step (music and bring your own wine) from 7 to 9 p.m. as a fund-raiser for NOW. $35.  Reserve your spot now for only $35. www.artiqueputnam.com/event/fundraiser-northeast-opportunities-for-wellness.

 

Sat. Jan. 24

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a winter owl walk at 7 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. Program will cancel in event of bad weather.

 

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. ---  The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Coffee and lunch available. Vendors needed. 508-987-2211.

 

Ham Bean Supper

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host a Ham & Bean Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  $10/adult; children under 10 eat free.

 

Sun. Jan. 25

Visiting Fellow

POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present award-winning playwright Cheryl L. West, the 2015 Schwartz Visiting Fellow, at 4 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Free. All welcome.

 

Fri. Jan. 30

'Caught in the Net'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15.  860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Jan. 31

'Caught in the Net'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15.  860-928-7887.

 

Sun. Feb. 1 - 2

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the Edwin Way Teale & the Literary Character of Trail Wood writer's workshop series at 4 p.m.  at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Registration required. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Sun. Feb. 1

'Caught in the Net'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15.  860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Feb. 14

'Fire and Ice'

PUTNAM --- The annual Fire and Ice event will take place in downtown Putnam.

 

Church Event

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present "Fire and Ice" events from noon to 8 p.m. at the church, downtown. There will be activities on the lawn including torches, free hot chocolate and a warming by the fire pits.

 

 

Monday: No school --- Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Woodstock public schools

Tuesday: No school - professional development. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Rigatoni and meatballs, green beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, fruitMonday: NBo school --- Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Pomfret Community

Tuesday - 12:30 dismissal: Totally Taco Snacks, corn, red pepper/tomato cups, fruit tray. Wednesday - 12:30 dismissal: Chicken patties, rolls, potato puffs, carrot snacks with dip. Thursday: Pizza, salad or broccoli, fruit. Friday: Hamburgers, apple slices.

Putnam Elementary

Tuesday: Popcorn chicken, Oriental vegetables, vegetable egg rolls. Wednesday: Turkey bacon subs, three-bean salad. Thursday: Baked fish nuggets, rice pilaf, roasted beet salad. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, spinach salad with tomato and cucumber salad.

Putnam Middle

Tuesday: Tangerine chicken, Oriental vegetables, vegetable egg rolls. Wednesday: Buffalo chicken and bacon subs, three-bean salad. Thursday: Baked tilapia, rice pilaf, roasted beet salad. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, spinach salad with tomato and cucumber salad.

Putnam High

Tuesday: through Thursday: Midterm exams --- choice of pizza or preordered deli. Friday: Chicken sandwiches, plain or spicy.