Interact pg 4 3-31-22
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PUTNAM — The Putnam Rotary Interact Club raised “an amazing $847” in just four hours at its car wash for the Rotary International Ukrainian Emergency Relief Fund, according club advisor Roberta Rocchetti.
She thanked Amayah Chavez of Putnam High School (PHS), club president, for the idea of the car wash and securing Putnam High School for the car wash location.
She also thanked Emily St. Martin, Lynn Rape and Emily Olecki (PHS); Abby Morin, Leilia Mackinnon, and Emma Blanchette (The Woodstock Academy); Sierra Girad of Quinebaug Middle College; Natalia Choruzek (NFA), Mykala Wlford and Iayah Burke of Putnam for taking part; plus advisors Woody Durst, Suzette Lefevre.
For more information about the Interact Club contact Rocchetti 860-933-8603.
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Calendar pg 5 3-31-22
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Wed. March 30
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.
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.
Sun. April 3
Breakfast
PUTNAM --- Scouts BSA Troop 21 will host a free breakfast for the public from 9:45 a.m. to noon in the downstairs hall of St. Mary’s Church. The menu will include pancakes, sausage and orange juice. 860-928-7241.
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. Auctions, drawings, cash bar, hors d’oeurves and the Great Garage Band Reunion. $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.
Fri. April 8
Lenten Soup Supper
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will host a Lenten Soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Hall. $5. Dine in or take out. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sat. April 9
Rotary Day of Service
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will be collecting items and donations for the homeless in the club’s service area from 9 a.m. to noon at WINY Radio. Donations will go to IHSP (Daily Bread), TEEG and the No Freeze Shelter in Danielson. The top priority is monetary donations for emergency housing. Also needed: Toiletries such as shampoo, soap, body wash, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, razors and shaving cream; towels and wash cloths; manual can openers and flashlights. Also gift cards to local coffee shops, fast food restaurants and laundromats in Putnam, Thompson or Danielson. Monetary donations will be used for emergency housing.
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “History of the 1696 Chandler House in Pomfret” by Jay Livernois, 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. The rain date is April 16. Bring your camera to get a photo of your child 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. 860-928-4948.
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, books, decorative items, etc. for the auction & tag sale on May 6 & 7. Go to lower level back entrance of the lodge, 326 Taft Pond Rd, Pomfret. No clothing. Call 860-974-3379 to schedule delivery at other times or to arrange for item pick up.
Tues. April 19
Learn at Lunch
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Senior Citizens will host speakers Northeast Probate Court Judge Leah Schad and Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney with “What Does the Probate Court Do?" (Conservators, Guardians, CT's Probate System, children in need, local resources, & more) at 11:30 in the Lower Level of the Eastford Town Office Building. Limited Seating. Call/text 860-538-8868 to reserve a seat and snack.
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. 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
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, 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.
Sat. June 11
Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Tour of Watercure Distillery in Pomfret” at 10 a.m. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. 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. Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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. Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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honored pg 7 3-31-22
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Honored
ROCHESTER, N.Y. --- The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the Fall 2021 Semester; Chris Cheney of Woodstock who is in the computing security program and Andrew Simmons of Putnam who is in the computer engineering program.
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ukrainian pg 7 3-31-22
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Ukrainian embroidery exhibit
at Pomfret Public Library
POMFRET — Pomfret Public Library is hosting an exhibit of heirloom traditional Ukrainian embroidery and contemporary pieces by award-winning textile artist Iryna Ostapchuk Huling during the month of April.
Iryna immigrated to the United States in 2007. She and her husband and three children have lived in Pomfret since 2019. “Stitching is something I always liked. In any form,” said Iryna. “It is an anchor that lets me better understand my roots, visually enjoy and appreciate culture, learn new things. I can tell my story with my stitching.”
Embroidery is integral to the Ukrainian national identity and culture. The traditional designs are rich in symbolism and have regional variations with many geometric forms and plant ornaments. It’s used in folk wear, household linens, and the rushnyk, a cloth used in ceremonies such as weddings and funerals. The work can be multi-colored, but white-on-white with openwork is common, as is predominantly red, red-blue or red-black combinations.
Pomfret Public Library is offering take-and-make kits to make your own cross stitch bookmark or small wall hanging with a Ukrainian motif or theme. If you’ve not done counted cross stitch before, you can learn how at the weekly Common Threads Stitchery group at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Pomfret Public Library. Iryna will be there if you would like to talk with her about her handwork, Ukrainian culture, or her relief efforts on behalf of the people of Ukraine. She will also be available from 11 a.m. to noon April 9.
Pomfret Public Library is at 449 Pomfret St., Pomfret. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. All library programs and exhibits are free and open to the public.
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