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The Northeast Probate Court will be holding community outreach events for the residents of the Northeast Probate District this month.
Probate Judge Leah Schad will present general court information and answer questions and Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney will be available to assist with court forms, answer questions and provide information about local resources for families.
Judge Schad said that before COVID, clerks at the court were able to sit down with residents and give personal assistance to people going through a difficult time. S
ince COVID, the Court remains open to the public but space constraints prevent the clerks from spending extended one-on-one time assisting people.
She said this outreach program “will allow court staff to return to our regular engagement with the community.”
Judge Schad and Chief Clerk Champney have been traveling to local senior centers, town halls, and libraries to bring that compassionate service back to people struggling with life events who need the help of the Probate Court.
The Probate Court helps families who have lost a loved one settle their estates, appoints conservators when a family member is no longer able to care for themselves, and appoints guardians to protect the intellectually disabled and handles matters involving children in need.
The Northeast Probate District covers the towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson and Woodstock.
The next Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event is set for 11:30 a.m. in April 19 in the Lower Level of the Eastford Town Office Building. Limited seating. Call 860-538-8868.
Currently, there are outreach events are scheduled for:
11:30 April 19 in the lower level of the Eastford town Office Building. Limited seating for this one. Call 860-538-8868.
12:30 to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Ashford Senior Center, Tremko Lane, Ashford
12:30 to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Putnam Municipal Complex Community Room, Putnam.
12:30 to 2 p.m. April 27 at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road.
All residents are welcome to any program.
If you are a member of a group that would like to schedule an event, please contact Judge Leah Schad or Chief Clerk Mary Ann Champney at 860-928-4844.
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W. WARWICK, R.I. — The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation recently awarded $284,000 in funding to 13 organizations in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Connecticut organizations receiving first quarter grants are:
Girl Scouts of CT (Hartford) The $2,500 grant will support participation of girls from the Putnam, Plainfield, Griswold, Ledyard, and Killingly areas and enable them to attend the Laurel Resident Camp program.
Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation (QVCC) (Danielson) A grant of $75,000 has been awarded to QVCC to support the Dr. Robert E. Miller Fund, which has been established with the purpose of increasing economic security for underserved student populations, specifically English Language Learners (ELL) and Workforce Development/Adult Education populations. The funds will be used to meet student and program needs.
Harold M. Horvat, bank president, CEO and chairman, said: “As a community bank, we remain committed to helping to strengthen the lives of people in Rhode Island and Connecticut, said Horvat. “We embrace this responsibility by supporting organizations that are making a positive impact through innovative and collaborative programs. These recipients of our Charitable Foundation grants are making a difference where it is needed most.”
Rhode Island organizations receiving first quarter grants are:
Beautiful Day (Providence) — A $10,000 grant will support Beautiful Day, a non-profit that helps refugees adjust to life in America by offering paid, on-the-job training.
Girls on the Run RI (Providence) – A $2,500 grant will support Girls on the Run, a nonprofit that serves girls in elementary and middle school grades using a physical activity-based development program designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.
FRIENDS WAY (Warwick) — $25,000 has been awarded to FRIENDS WAY, the only child and family bereavement center in Rhode Island.
Pawtucket Central Falls (PCF) Development Corp. — A $100,000 grant has been awarded to PCF Development Corp., which develops and manages affordable housing in Pawtucket and Central Falls, RI.
Providence Promise — A $5,000 grant has been awarded to Providence Promise. This organization promotes high educational aspirations and more equitable opportunities for Providence Public School and Charter School students by advocating for college savings accounts and family engagement, increasing financial literacy, and reducing the financial burden of higher education.
Providence Public Library — A $10,000 grant has been awarded to the Providence Public Library (PPL) and will be used for the continuation of the library’s teen education program (Teen Squad) and workforce development initiative focused on underserved youth, ages 13-24.
Special Olympics RI (Smithfield) — $10,000 has been awarded to the Special Olympics RI, which currently has more than 4,000 athletes involved in more than 1,600 training and athletic competition opportunities in 21 different sports.
Student Diplomacy Corps (SDC) (New York) — A $20,000 grant will fund opportunities for five students in in Providence to participate in the organization’s study abroad program.
Thundermist Health Center (Warwick) — A grant of $4,300 has been awarded to Thundermist for the purchase of 10,000 hand sanitizers which will be distributed by the organization’s outreach team to underserved communities throughout the state.
West Warwick Senior Citizens Center, Inc. — A grant of $9,750 has been awarded to the West Warwick Senior Citizens Center, which will go toward staffing needs for the “Free Transportation” program.
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Rotary Day
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The Putnam Rotary Club and the Interact Club joined forces on April 9 to celebrate the Rotary Day of Service. Rotarians and Interact members, braving the wind and rain, collected five large boxes of toiletry items to be used to make kits for the homeless and assist TEEG, Daily Bread and the local shelters. In addition, according to Putnam Rotary Club President J. Scott Pempek, over $1,100 in monetary donations were collected. Inside WINY Radio, Interact members were creating tie-dyed socks to be sold at their Relay For Life booth on June 4 at Roseland Park. Taking part that day were: Pempek, Karen Osbrey, Pam Brown, Woody Durst, Roberta Rocchetti, Marc Archambault, John Miller, Elizabeth Williams, Delpha Very and Joe Adiletta; plus Interactors: Amayah Chavez, Emily St. Martin, Sierra Girard, Lucas Cornell, Iayah Burke and Mikayla Walford. Sierra Girard, left, and Lucas Cornell dying socks. (Courtesy photo). The whole gang (Photo by Linda Lemmon).
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Wed. April 13
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.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library, as part of their Art at the Library series, will present the“ 18th Annual Thompson Community Art Show: Springing Back” through April 29. It is a production of The Thompson Community Art Show Committee and the Thompson Recreation Department. 860-923-9779.
Health Walk
PUTNAM --- The National Walking Day walk will be held from 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. starting at the bandstand in Rotary Park. Come 15 minutes early for a dynamic warm up at 6:45 a.m. with fitness guru Monique Wolanin and at 5 p.m. with NDDH's Madalyn Lowell. Then, we'll walk to the farmers market and back. Stay a few minutes after the walk for more exercise tips. Our Follow the Fifty Models of Heart Health are reconvening for their health and well-being, so look for the red shirts along the way!
Sat. April 16
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.
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.
Wed. April 20
Probate Outreach
ASHFORD --- The Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event will take place from 10:30 to noon at the Ashford Senior Center on Tremko Lane. The court staff will help with court matters, help find and fill out forms, provide information on local resources and answer questions about the probate system in CT. Free. All welcome.
Probate Outreach
PUTNAM --- The Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Putnam Municipal complex Community Room. The court staff will help with court matters, help find and fill out forms, provide information on local resources and answer questions about the probate system in CT. Free. All welcome.
Fri. April 22
'Young Frankenstein'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present The Mel Brooks Musical "Young Frankenstein" at 7: 30 p.m. April 24, April 23, April 29, April 30 and May 7 and at 2 p.m. April 24, May 1 and May 7. www.TheBradleyPlayhouse.org.
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.
Wed. April 27
Coyote Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a program, “Coyotes in Connecticut” at 6:30 p.m. Call 860-963-6826 to register.
Probate Outreach
POMFRET --- The Northeast Probate Court Community Outreach Event will take place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road. The court staff will help with court matters, help find and fill out forms, provide information on local resources and answer questions about the probate system in CT. Free. All welcome.
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.
Fri. May 6
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Scavenger Hunt
PUTNAM --- Northeast Opportunities for Wellness Inc. (NOW) and the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold a Family Scavenger Hunt from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sign in at 4:30 at the Hale YMCA and use your clue kit on Main Street in Putnam to find all the hidden destinations. Return your answer key at the NOW booth at First Friday on Main Street for a trophy. Register: www.NOWinMotion.org/events.
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.
Yard/Bake Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church and the Abington Social Library are teaming up for a yard sale, book sale and bake sale on May 7. Donations sought. If you have a lot to donate, call Lois Platt at 520-840-7253 to arrange drop off at the Tracy House (the building next to the library).
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 20
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. May 20 and from 9 a.m. to May 21 in the church basement, Rt. 6, near the Rt. 169 intersection.
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.
Mon. May 30
Memorial Day Race
WOODSTOCK --- Woodstock Recreation’s 40th Annual Memorial Day 10K. It will start at 9 a.m. from the Woodstock Academy Fieldhouse Gymnasium. Race day registration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Fieldhouse Gymnasium. To register or for info: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Woodstock/WoodstockMemorialDay10K. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program. 860-928-6595 x333.
Fri. June 3
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
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.
Sat. June 18
Cornhole Classic
THOMPSON --- The Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club will present its Cornhole Classic from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Thompson Speedway. Benefits Rotaract Club and NEPS. $50 per team. Register at: www.Qvrrotaractclub.com
Sun. June 12
Fishing Derby
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold its 22nd annual fishing derby at the Pomfret Rod & Gun Club. Check-in starts at 8 and fishing is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and awards. Rain date June 18. Worms or night crawlers only. If you catch a trout or bass a member of the club must take your fish off the hook. Casting contest, too. $5 per child. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Fri. July 1
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
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.
Fri. Aug. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
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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