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Wed.  March 23
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library series will present an exhibit, “Take a Walk with Me: My Gardens, My Journeys, My Loves” --- paintings by Laura Moorehead. In the display case will be Cosmic Consciousness artwork by Sarah Zabka. Exhibits through March 31. 860-923-9779.

Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present the Edwin Way Teale Writers & Artists-in-Residence Trail Wood Reflections Exhibit through April 23.  

Fri.  March 25
‘Beauty and the Beast’
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Schools will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. March 25 and March 26 and at 2 p.m. March 27 in the Thompson Public School Auditorium. $10 for adults; TPS students/seniors, $5; and kids younger than 3, free. 860-923-9581.

Sat.  March 26
Forest Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Nightingale Forest North Hike” at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Car Wash Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Interact Club will hold a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Putnam High School. Rain date March 27. Benefits the Rotary International Emergency Relief fund for Ukraine. 860-933-8603.

Art Show
WOODSTOCK --- The Importance of Art Community Art Show exhibit by local artists will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Senexet Grange on Rt. 169. Lunch available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Benefits TEEG – bring a nonperishable food item to be donated.

Mon.  March 28
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present “2040”  at 7 p.m. plus a dialogue following. To sign up go to: https://www.pomfretct.gov/green-team/pages/winter-film-series and click on the Zoom Meeting registration link. Co-sponsors include the Pomfret Library and the Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret.

Tues.  March 29
Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Bull Hill Hike” at 9 a.m. at Bull Hill. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sat.  April 2
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will hold an “Easter Egg Painting Workshop” from 9 a.m. to noon. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 860-928-4948.

Wed.  April 6
Concert
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will present “A Dam Fun Time Benefit Concert” from 6 to 10 p.m. at Stonehurst at Hampton Valley.  Food. Music. $40 in advance. 860-974-1122.

Nature Program
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Conservation Commission is hosting a presentation by Lydia Pan, president of the Mountain Laurel Chapter of Wild Ones, at 7 p.m. in the big room on the lower level of the Town Hall. All welcome. Free.

Sat.  April 9
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Connecticut History Explorations” with Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Easter Egg Hunt
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. for Pomfret  boys and girls ages 1 to 10 at the Wolf Den State Park.  Bring camera to get a photo with the Easter Bunny. 860-974-1423.

Egg Hunt
PUTNAM --- The Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold a Spring Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Free. All welcome. A Scavenger Egg Hunt will be held for kids ages 2-5 at 10 a.m. and for kids 6-10 at 10:45. Face painting and more.

Cleanup
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will hold its “Spring Clean Up and Volunteer Day” from noon to 4 p.m. 860-928-4948.

Sun.  April 10
Nature Walk
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will hold its “Second Sunday Walk” at 2 p.m. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

Mon.  April 18
Donations
POMFRET --- The 68th annual Windham County 4-H Auction & Tag Sale will be taking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through noon May 4, donations of antiques and gently used household goods, furniture, toys, electronics, tools and more for the auction & tag sale. Back entrance.  No clothing. Call 860-974-3379 to schedule delivery at other times or to arrange for item pick up.

Sat.  April 23
Race/Walk
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will start for kids at 9:30 a.m. and adults at 10. Walkers start immediately after runners. Professionally timed by Last Mile Race Management.  Must preregister. Register by March 31 to receive discount and free T-shirt.  www.4hcampct.org.

Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Vet Hospital on Wauregan Road. $15 per animal. All animals need to on a leash or in a carrier. Cash or payable by check to Pet Pals. Appointments: 860-317-1720.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Bafflin Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Register:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Race
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will be held today. Must pre-register.  Drive through number and T-shirt pick up on April 22. Professionally timed by Last Mile Race Management.  Register by April 1 to receive discount and free T-shirt.  Go to www.4hcampct.org.   

Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Parent Panel from 12:30 to 1 p.m. 860-974-1122.

Thur.  April 28
Auditions
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will be holding auditions from 7 to 9 p.m. April 28 and from 1 to 3 p.m. April 30 for Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. For details and full character descriptions: www.TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/Auditions.

Fri.  April 29
Spring Social
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a Spring Social from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School. It’s for PCS boys and girls in grades 3, 4 and 5. Parents must sign in and sign out when they drop off and pick up their children in the hallway outside of the cafeteria. Snacks and drinks will be available for $1 or less.

Sat.  April 30
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will be sponsoring its annual Beautification Day starting at Rotary Park. Rain date is May 1. Volunteer groups/community support needed. Sign up: 860-963-6834. Teams gather at Rotary Park at 8:30 a.m. to receive cleaning assignments and then from 11 a.m. to noon there is a volunteer appreciation lunch back at the park. Funded in part by The Last Green Valley and the Town of Putnam.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Virginia Rail Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Register:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 860-928-4948.

Sat.  May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 16th annual Pomfret Town-Wide Tag Sale will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and start the Pomfret Community School.

Sat.  May 14
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” with Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Noe Poulin Fishing Derby will be held at Rotary Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is at 8 a.m. Age groups: 5 and under; 6 to 9; 10-12 and 13-15. Prizes for biggest fish, smallest fish, most unique fish and most fish caught.

Cornhole Tournament
DANIELSON --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary, in conjunction with the Killingly Springfest, will hold its First annual Cornhole Tournament in the parking lot of Danielson Lodge of Elks on Center Street. Registration is at 10 a.m. and the fund-raiser tourney starts at noon.

Fri.  May 27
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Club.

Sat.  May 28
Cornhole Tournament
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a cornhole tournament at noon at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Rain date is June 4. Double elimination style - team consists of two members. Every team is guaranteed to play at least 2 games. Min. of 12 teams needed to run the tournament; max. of 28 teams allowed. Bracket postings will be pulled out of a hat prior to the start of the event. We will provide the cornhole boards and bags. The fee is $30 per team. Prizes. Visit pomfretct.gov/recreation for the registration form.

Sat.  June 4
Farmers’ Market Opens!
PUTNAM --- Today the Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market opens for the season and runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through October at the Riverview Marketplace Pavilion on Kennedy Drive.  www.putnamfarmersmarket.org.

Fri.  June 10
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part  of its annual Twilight Concert series, The Little Big Band from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: June 24) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.

Fri.  July 29
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part  of its annual Twilight Concert series, Dynamite Rhythm from 7 to 8:30 (rain date:  Aug. 12) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.

Sat.  Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat.  Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” with Dick Symonds at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.

Fri.  Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part  of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date:  Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.

Sat.  Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org

Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos

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Collecting
toiletries
PUTNAM — The Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club will be collecting toiletries for Daily Bread and TEEG to assist people in need.
The collection bin is inside the Putnam YMCA.
The collection will run until April 9.
Items needed include: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, deodorant, shampoo, soap, disposable razors and shaving cream.
Cash and checks (made out to the Putnam Rotary Interact Club) are also welcome — please drop off at the Y’s front desk.

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WOODSTOCK — Two student artists at The Woodstock Academy were winners in the 2021 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards. This competition recognizes high school students from across the country for their achievement in various types of art media.
Students who receive a Gold Key move on to compete nationally with other students in their respective categories.
Art winners included:
Han Zheng ’21: Gold Key - Hartford Art School Scholarship
Category: Art Portfolio
Title: Metal Fish
Han Zheng ’21: Honorable Mention
Category: Mixed Media
Title:Fresh Banana Shake Industry
Kason Kelly ’25: Gold Key
Category: Printmaking
Title:Inside the Hive
In addition, The Academy had three Scholastic Writing Award winners including:
Aleena Jafar-DeCesare ’23: Honorable Mention
Critical Essay: The Damage of Forced Heterosexual Relationships in Disney Movies
Ricky Jessurun ’23: Honorable Mention
Short Story: Welcome to Nowhere
Olivia Saraidarian ’24: Honorable Mention
Novel Writing: Average: Chapter Three

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Owen A. Tarr
PUTNAM — Owen A. Tarr, died March 15, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1946 in Putnam, the son of the late Carroll and Thelma (Houdlette) Tarr.
Owen was a well-known and respected lifelong resident of the area. He was the director at 7 Hills Foundation where he worked with developmentally delayed adults. He enjoyed playing baseball in his early years and was instrumental in running the Putnam Softball League for many years. Owen later served as the chairman of the Putnam Recreation Committee for 40 years and also was elected and served on the Putnam Board of Selectmen for 25 years. He was a longtime fan and season ticket holder of the New England Patriots.
He leaves his longtime companion Nancy Best; his sister, Lurena (Tarr) Heath; and his cat Dúkie. He was predeceased by brothers, Calvin A. Tarr and Caroll Tarr.
The Funeral Service was March 19 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St. Putnam. A private graveside service will take place later. Donations: American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067; or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06489.

Francis ‘Howard’
Edwards Jr.
WOODSTOCK — Francis “Howard” Edwards Jr., 92, died March 16, 2022, at Westview Health Care Center after a brief illness. In 1969, Howard married Pauline (Jones) Wonoski who predeceased him.
Born Oct. 2, 1929, to the late Francis H. Edwards Sr. and Evelyn P. (Sinclair) Edwards, he lived in Woodstock his entire life. After graduating from Woodstock Academy in 1948, he worked in the construction industry and then went on to start his own business, Edward’s Roofing in 1974.  Howard’s son Wayne later joined him in the business, and Howard ran until his death.
Howard enjoyed working in the garden that Pauline established before her death. He also enjoyed feeding the birds and deer. He will be missed by his furry companion cat Cali.
He leaves his son, Wayne Edwards (Laurie) of Putnam; and his daughter, Sherry Engh (Peter) of E. Woodstock; his grandson, Jotham Edwards; his granddaughter, Kayla Engh (James Roy); his great-granddaughter, Hannah Roy; his sister, Marilyn Sherman of Woodstock; his sister in-law, Patricia Edwards of Delaware; He was predeceased by his sons, Walter, Dennis, and Dale; his brother, Gerald “Gee” and his brother in-law, Allen Sherman.
Following cremation, a private service and burial will be held at the East Woodstock Cemetery.  Donations: Muddy Brook Fire Department, P.O. Box 222, E. Woodstock, CT 06244. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Lorraine L. LaPorte
THOMPSON — Lorraine L. LaPorte, 84, of Thompson, died March 18, 2022, in the Westview Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Adrien LaPorte, who died in 2012. They were married for 17 years.
Loraine was born in 1937 in Putnam. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Gagne and Eva (Trahan) Gagne.
Her last place of employment was Crabtree and Evelyn in Woodstock. Lorraine enjoyed camping and traveling with the Plainfield Seniors. She also enjoyed spending time with family, especially her seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She leaves her daughters, Debra Castonguay (Jack) of Thompson, and Denise Briere (Albert) of Putnam;, son Dennis Lyon (Denise) of Port Richey, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Tami, Holly, Dusten, Jessica, Russell, Jarod, and Zachary; and eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, Cole, Ava, Brandan, Allison,Abby, and Rylee.
At Lorraine’s request, services are respectfully omitted. Donations: The Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam.

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