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WATERFORD ó Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has awarded $15,000 to United Community & Family Services, Inc. of Norwich. The $15,000 grant was awarded to United Community & Family Services in October, and will be paid over the duration of three years. ìCharter Oakís generous donation to the expansion/renovation project at The Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center at UCFS helps us achieve our mission of improving the health and well-being of the community. The completed expansion/renovation project increased our capacity by 48% allowing members of our community to access the services that we offer,î said Pamela Allen Kinder, vice president of Marketing & Facilities.
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State Representative Danny Rovero (D-Killingly, Putnam, Thompson) announced that $422,896 in grants for education projects in northeastern Connecticut and another $784,538 in state funding for transportation were slated for approval by the State Bond Commission recently.
The state funding proposals include: * $784,538 for bridge repairs on East Putnam Road over Mary Brown Brook in Putnam; *$140,000 to replace six precision lathes for H. H. Ellis Technical High School in Danielson; * $282,896 to finance the design of parking and site improvements at Quinebaug Community College in Danielson
ìThese projects are essential and I am grateful to Governor Dannel P. Malloy for supporting our efforts to secure this critical funding,î Rovero said. ìThe funding will not only help pay for projects that I believe are vital, but also invest in our future.î
ìOur technical schools are key in our efforts to continue to grow Connecticutís manufacturing sector and prepare a workforce for 21st Century careers,î said Governor Dannel P. Malloy.
Putnam pg 3 11-26-14
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Putnam to be honored
HARTFORD ó The Putnam Business Associationís First Friday events will be honored by the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC) as a top economic development program. Honors will be bestowed Dec. 3 at the annual CELEBRATE CT event.
Putnam was one of 20 award winners statewide.
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Wed. Nov. 26
String Quartet
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church's Music at the Meeting House series will present the Aurea String Quartet at 2:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 44. Open to the public without charge, but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments afterwards. www.chepachetfreewill.org.
Thur. Nov. 27
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 28
'Nutcracker'
PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre and the Bradley Playhouse will present "Nutcracker," a contemporary adaptation, at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 at the Bradley. $20 adults; $15 students and seniors. 928-7887.
Camper Day
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Black Friday Camper Game Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages 6-12 at the Brooklyn Extension Service facility on Wolf Den Road. $15 per child. All welcome. 860-974-1122.
Sat. Nov. 29
Holiday Show
FOSTER --- The 22nd Annual Christmas in the Valley Holiday show with hand-crafted items and art, live entertainment, a†Sunday†visit from Santa and restaurant specials, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 29 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Foster Country Club.
Sun. Nov. 30
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The 13th annual Dazzle Light Parade will step off from Grove Street at 5 p.m. and go through downtown Putnam. Rain date Dec. 7. All welcome.
Mon. Dec. 1
Ranger Talk
DANIELSON --- The Last Green Valley will present a Ranger Talk: Notables and Notorious: Curious and Infamous Characters from The Last Green Valley from 7 to 8 p.m. at TLGV office at 203B Main St. (2nd floor, side door). Free to TLGV members and their guests. Registration required: †860-774-3300.
Tues. Dec. 2
Senior Lunch
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be having a Holiday Potluck Luncheon at noon at the Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road.† A donation of $1 per person is being requested to support programming at the center.† Attendees are also requested to bring a grab bag gift costing $5 or less.††
Wed. Dec. 3
Pet Loss Support Group
DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on Putnam Pike will present a Pet Loss Support Group at†6 p.m.†Free. No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process. 860-774-1253.
Sat. Dec. 6
Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ on Rt. 6 will hold its Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Craft Fair
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip Church on Rt. 44 will hold its 30th annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soup and sandwiches available.
Breakfast with Santa
THOMPSON --- Marianapolis will present Breakfast With Santa from 10 a.m. to noon at the school. $7 per person; kids under 5 admitted free.
Pet Food Drive
DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, for homeless and needy animals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire. Purina brands preferred. Cash welcome. No redeemable cans and bottles today. †860-317-1720. Please do not call Wibberleyís.
Pot Luck Dinner
QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen's Parish Center on Rt. 197 will present a pot luck supper at 6:15 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Drawings and more. 508-789-9874.
Fri. Dec. 12
Musical Drama
THOMPSON --- High Pointe Church Worship Ministry will present ìCome See the Lamb - A Musical Drama for Christmasî at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the church on Thompson Road. $5. Dec. 12 Show and dinner package is $15. 860- 935-0357
Sun. Dec. 14
Lovefeast
BROOKLYN --- A Lovefeast in the Moravian Tradition will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Federated Church of Christ on Hartford Road. All welcome.
Candlelight Service
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present a candlelight service, an Evening of Lessons and Carols featuring the Pomfret School Chorus and GriffTones at 7 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel at the school. Refreshments follow in Common Room of the Main House. Parking available across the street from the chapel. Free. All welcome.
Tues. Dec. 16
Photo with Santa
WAUREGAN --- United Services Youth Services on Putnam Road will host Pictures with Santa from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Space limited. Pre-register for one of 3 times slots:†10 a.m. to 1 p.m.;†1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; or†4 p.m. to 7 p.m.†by calling †860-412-8652.
Sun Dec. 21
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. at the KofC Hall. †860-923-2967.
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