Recognition

Citizens National Bank recently celebrated their 2015 Employee Recognition Dinner. Courtesy photo.

 

 

Wed. April 29

Art Exhibit

POMFRET CENTER --- The CT Audubon Society at Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a photography exhibit, “Focus on Nature,” through May 10. 928-4948.

 

Thur. April 30

Bird Walk

HAMPTON --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Meet in parking lot. Free to members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Fri. May 1

Fun on Lawn

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold Fun on the Lawn: A Kid's Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Friday. Book sale, May Pole Dance, games and more. Free. 928-4405.

 

Book Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold its annual book sale from 5 to 7 p.m. May 1 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2. Proceeds shared with community charities. 928-4405.

 

4-H Auction

WOODSTOCK --- The 61st Annual Windham County 4-H Auction  and Tag Sale at will be held May 1 and 2 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.  5 p.m. preview; 6 p.m. auction both nights. 

 

Rummage Sale

POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret on Rt. 169 will host a preview sale for the 10th Annual Rummage Sale from 5:30 to 7 p.m. $5 entry fee. 860-928-7026

 

Sat. May 2

Book Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library is seeking donations for their May 2 Book and Bake Sale. Drop off during regular library hours. Hard cover and paperback books gladly accepted. Large print books and DVDs are in demand. (No Reader's Digest Condensed Books, text books, encyclopedias or magazines.) Book donations accepted until noon on  May 1. Individually wrapped baked good donations accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 and from 9 a.m. to noon May 2 at the Thompson Library/Community Center  on Rt. 12.

 

Walk Along

POMFRET --- Join TLGV Ranger Kevin’s Walk Along the Air Line Trail from 1 to 4 p.m. starting from the Pomfret Station paved lot off Rt. 169 and taking a 4.2-mile walk.  Some cars will pre-park at the Brooklyn Rd destination to shuttle back to Pomfret Station (or walk back for more fresh air in your lungs, making the round-trip 8.4 miles!). Free. Leashed dogs OK. 860-774-3300 

 

Book Sale

W. WOODSTOCK --- The West Woodstock Library Annual Book Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

 

Rabies Clinic

DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital, Rt. 12, Danielson/Plainfield town line.  No appointment necessary.  Cost is $12 CASH per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier.  If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination.   For more information, contact PET PALS at 860-317-1720.

 

Jog With Judy

WOODSTOCK --- The 10th Annual Jog With Judy 5-k Road Race will be held, rain or shine, at Roseland Park Road. Registration opens at 8 and the race starts at 10. Benefits programs through the Woodstock public schools that focus on the social and emotional development of  children. To register online, go to IAMATHLETE.com

 

Comedy Show

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "An Evening with the 4th New England Comedy all Stars" at 7:30 p.m. Suggested 18 and older. $16. 860-928-7887.

 

Book Sale

POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library Book and Tag Sale will be held from 7 a.m. to noon at the Pomfret Community School Cafeteria. A $5 bag book sale will be from 11 a.m. to noon. 

 

Rummage Sale

POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret on Rt. 169 will hold its 10th Annual Rummage Sale from 7:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Free coffee before 10 a.m. Fund-raiser for Youth Groups.

 

History Program

KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical Society will be hosting a program that will feature a classic radio program - Fibber McGee and Molly at 1:30 p.m. at 196 Main St., Danielson.  There will be a discussion of early radio sets and several will be on display.  All welcome.  860-774-5364 .

 

Sun. May 3

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Beginners Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Writing Workshop

HAMPTON --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Spring Writing Workshop) from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for members; $20 nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Full Moon Walk” at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Spring Concert

WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra will present its free Spring Concert: "Brahms and More" at 3 p.m. at the Shafer Auditorium, ECSU.860.429.0865.

 

Car Show

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Relay For Life team will hold a Classic Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at the town common in front of the academy. Show cars have a fee of $5 or a donation. Event free and open to public. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Tues. May 5

Meeting

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be holding its monthly Meeting  at the Center on Mashamoquet Road.  The meeting will be preceded by a pot luck appetizer luncheon at noon. 

 

Wed. May 6

Pet Loss Support Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 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.

 

 

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On dean’s list

WORCESTER — The following local residents have been named to second honors on the Clark University dean’s list:

Matthew Lubomirski, of N. Grosvenordale; Nikolay Ionkin, of Pomfret Center and Emma Cotnoir, of Putnam.

 

Appear

POMFRET — The Drama Department at Pomfret School recently staged its winter play, a student production of the musical “Working,” in February. Based on author and journalist Studs Terkel’s 1974 best-seller, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do, the 1978 play earned four Tony nominations and two Drama Desk Awards

Shuonan Peng of Pomfret, a member of the Pomfret School class of 2017, played the parts of Rex, a hedge fund manager and tie salesman Ralph Werner. Connor Shea of Putnam, a member of the Pomfret School class of 2015, played the part of Charlie Blossom, a copy boy. Annie Vance of Danielson, a member of the Pomfret School class of 2016, was a member of the ensemble cast.