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Finance Director
(24-30 hours per week)
Must have Bookkeeping/Accounting credentials and experience with accounting software.
Preferably the candidate will have experience with not-for-profit organizations, especially in light of a religious congregation.
Must have a “collaborative” personality who works well with others. The candidate will be responsible for planning and participating in the “ordinary” work of the Finance Department.
Send resumes to:
Daughters of the Holy Spirit
Treasurer
P.O. Box 419
Putnam, CT 06260
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Beauty pg 4 4-11-24
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Ribbon Cutting
Jenn Simpson (brown shirt), owner of the Beauty Haus, cuts the ribbon while friends, family, town and business officials look on. Linda Lemmon photo.
The beauty business just grew and grew
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — It seemed there were more and more services to add on and that finally resulted in Jenn Simpson opening Beauty Haus in March in the Riverfront shopping plaza on Kennedy Drive.
The official ribbon cutting, welcoming her to the Putnam business community, was held April 5. Simpson thanked everyone who helped in the endeavor and her staff, as well.
She started the business a while ago, doing freelance wedding makeup, etc. Then she added spray tans and rented some space from a friend in Brooklyn. Then a friend left the salon she was working at and the beauty service idea grew and grew … into Beauty Haus.
Simpson said she has four hair stylists at the business, plus someone to do spray tans and she also offers permanent jewelry — bracelets are welded closed around the wrist, worn permanently. A “kind of trendy thing,” she said.
The business hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and it is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Rotaract members: Nick Megas, left, Matt Gardiner
Amelia Haynes, left, and Maureen Bender
Donuts will bring
solar energy
PUTNAM — The Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club April 6 held its first ever Krispy Kreme fund-raiser. They raised $1,660 with donations still coming in.
Interact Club Advisor Roberta Rocchetti said the Interact Club’s goal is to raise enough money to buy a Solar Suitcase kit (a small portable generator) to give the gift of power in a developing country’s clinic or school.
Once the $3,000 cost is raised the club members will put it together and have it tested. Once it is approved, it will be sent to a clinic or school in a developing country.
Interact members were set up in front of WINY Radio, the Citgo in Pomfret, the Citgo in Putnam by Walmart and Runnings.
Interact participants were; Sofia Thurber, Serena Smith, June Ferraro, Paige Perry, Gabriell Cerasiello, Amelia Haynes, Logan Casteen, Jordyn Butler and Eric Levesque. Rotaract members, Matt Gardiner and Nick Megas,helped. Rocchetti also thanked Rotarians and adult volunteers: Wayne and Dottie Durst, Jennifer Brytowski, Joseph Adiletta, Jonathan and Keri Tremblay, Mike and Roberta Rocchetti, Maureen Bender and Adrienne Casteen.
Amelia Haynes, left, and Maureen Bender
L- R Jordyn Butler, Joseph Adiletta, Eric Levesque
Rotaract members: Nick Megas, left, Matt Gardiner
L-R Paige Perry, Gabriell Cerasiello
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Sun. April 14
Concert/Program
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church’s Music at the Meeting House series will present “Amazing Grace – How Sweet the Sound” at 2:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 44. There will be a free will offering and refreshments to follow. chepachetbaptist.org.
Tues. April 16
Open Mic
HARRISVILLE --- First Universalist Church of Burrillville will host its first Open Mic on from 7 to 9 p.m. Free --- however, donations are welcome to support the preservation efforts of this historic church. For more info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thur. April 18
History Program
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Library will present a local history program by Thompson Historical Society President Joseph Iamartino: “Stories of Thompson's Taverns: from 6 to 7 p.m. 860-923-9779.
Fri. April 19
Comedy Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Paws Cat Shelter is holding a comedy night fund-raiser at the Valley Springs Sportsman's Club on Valley Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. Cash bar, light snacks provided. $30 per person and can be purchased at; www.funny4funds.com/events or at the door. 860-377-9329. Benefits efforts to help homeless and needy cats in our local communities.
Sat. April 20
International Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present International Day from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. all around downtown.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast is holding a low cost rabies clinic at from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital, Rt. 12, Danielson/Plainfield town line. $15 cash per animal. Preregistration and appointment is required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Bats: Winged Wonders” at 2 p.m. at the center on Day Road. $5 members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Poet Laureate
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present CT State Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Fun Run
POMFRET --- Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and One Mile Kid Run. Kids Race at 9:30; adult race at 10; walkers after runners. Last Mile Race Management. Register by March 31 to receive discount and free T-shirt. Adults $30/kids $10. Preregister: www.4hcampct.org. Benefits the Jim Logee Campership Fund.
Sun. April 21
Concert
POMFRET --- Take-Note!, an a cappella choral group from Mansfield Center, will perform at 3 p.m. at the Christ Church, 521 Pomfret St. Benefits Partners in Development project work in Guatemala. Free-will donations shall be accepted at the door, and a reception follows.
Mon. April 22
Poetry
THOMPSON --- “Expanding Horizons Poetry Night: Exploring the Cosmos” will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in conjunction with the Art Show. Hosted by Thompson’s Poet Laureate Steve Veilleux and other local poets.
Sat. April 27
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Long Pond Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson. $10 members; $20 nonmembers. Register by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 860-928-4948.
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- Putnam’s annual Beautification Day will be held starting with a gathering at 8:30 a.m. at Putnam Rotary Park where volunteer teams will receive their assignments. A volunteer appreciation lunch will be held at the park from 11 a.m. to noon. Trophies awarded. For info or to volunteer, call 860-963-6800, ext. 140. Funded in part by The Last Green Valley and the Town of Putnam.
Sun. April 28
Ham Radio Market
DAYVILLE --- The Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Association (ECARA) is holding its annual ham radio flea market, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Killingly High School cafeteria. There will be a flea market with radios, electronics, GMRS, shortwave, computers and other items, seminars, food trucks, an FCC ham radio license exam session, and more. Free parking for all, and free admission for all students. Admission is a $5 donation to ECARA, vendor table rentals are $15 each, please reserve in advance. More information is available at ECARA.net or email Jon Fournier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fri. May 3
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Virginia Rail Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. from the center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 and from 9 a.m. to noon May 4 in the church basement.
Sat. May 4
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Beginners Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. from the center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Pride Festival
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam, Putnam Parks and Recreation will present the Quiet Corner Pride Festival from noon to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. Vendors sought.www.quietcornerpride.com.
Sat. May 4
Pomfret Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietors Association’s 18th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale begins at 7 a.m. on May 4 with the purchase of a printed map for $2 at Pomfret Community School or Christ Church Pomfret. More than 50 locations for bargain hunting and many benefit nonprofit organizations.
Fri. May 10
Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Friedman Forest Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Joshua’s Trust preserve. Day Road. $20 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sat. May 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Gellert Preserve Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust Preserve at 8 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sun. May 12
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Mother’s Day Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. from the center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Moms free. Register: 860-928-4948.
Wed. May 15
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “20 Warbler Day” from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. carpooling from the center on Day Road. $25 for CAS members; $50 for nonmembers. Moms free. Register: 860-928-4948.
Thur. May 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Cabbage Hill Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. May 17
Concert
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present Cindy Kallet, Grey Larsen & Will Brown in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the center on Day Road. $20 advance reservations; $25 at the door. Reserve at: 860-928-4948.
Sat. May 18
Fairy Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present a Fairy and Magic Fest.
Pancake Breakfast
PUTNAM --- In honor of Armed Forces Day, Boy Scout Troop 21 will sponsor a free pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the St. Mary's Church Hall.
Sat. May 25
Bird Banding
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Bird Banding Demonstration” at 9 a.m. at the center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sat. June 1
Bat Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Bats: Winged Wonders” at 2 p.m. at the center on Day Road. Presentation by Maureen Heidtmann, one of only three licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut specializing in caring for bats. Includes overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our local species. She will cover myths and misconceptions, roles they play in ensuring a healthy planet, perils they face as they struggle to survive and their amazing resilience. She’ll bring an “ambassador” bat with her. No registration required. $5 for CAS members; $10 non-members. 860-928-4948.
Sat. June 8
Singers/Songwriters of ‘70s
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Jim Lenn with “The Ovation Guitar & Singers/Songwriters of the ‘70s” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Sat. June 22
Arts Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held June 22 and 23 at the Municipal Complex.
Sat. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- Fireworks will be held around the Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date is July 13.
Sun. Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.
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