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'Teachers'

Staffers at Putnam Bank had some fun teaching children to save. Courtesy photo.

 

 

Teaching

kids to save

PUTNAM — Putnam Bank celebrated Teach Children to Save Day recently at all eight branches by providing educational materials and refreshments. Through the end of April Putnam Bank will provide a $5 opening deposit into a Student Saver Account for children ages 5 through 12.   

Established by the American Bankers Association in 1997, Teach Children to Save has reached more than 6 million young people through the commitment of 134,200 banker volunteers. 

“Being financially literate is one of the most important skills a young person can develop,” said Tom Borner, president and CEO. “Through this program we can motivate students and instill positive habits at a young age, creating a community of lifelong savers.”  

Putnam Bank offers the following tips for money-savvy parents raising money-smart kids: Set the example of a responsible money manager by paying bills on time, being a conscientious spender and an active saver. Children tend to emulate their parents’ personal finance habits; Talk openly about money with your kids. Communicate your values and experiences with money. Encourage them to ask you questions, and be prepared to answer them – even the tough ones; Explain the difference between needs and wants, the value of saving and budgeting and the consequences of not doing so; Open a savings account for your children and take them with you to make deposits, so they can learn how to be hands-on in their money management; Let friends and family know about your child’s savings goal.  They’ll be more likely to give cash for special occasions, which means more trips to the bank.

 

 

Wed. April 23

Senior Dances

PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Healthcare Homemakers will present a senior dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lodge of Elks. For info call 928-5441.

 

Art Exhibit

PUTNAM --- The Pomfret School Art Exhibit "Red" by Junko Pinkowski's - Digital Arts by Pomfret Students and Faculty, will run through April 28 at the Silver Circle Gallery in downtown Putnam.

 

Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Northeast CT Art Guild will be exhibiting artwork at the Vanilla Bean Cafe during the month of April.

 

Avalanche Expert

DANIELSON --- The QVCC Foundation and the Savings Institute Bank & Trust will present a Visions in Leadership program with a leading avalanche expert speaking. $50 per person. For more information call 860-932-4174.

 

Fri. April 25

'Driving Miss Daisy'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Driving Miss Daisy" at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26 and at 2 p.m. April 27. $11. 928-7887.

 

Sat. April 26

Horse Auction

STORRS --- The UConn animal science department will hold its annual tag sale and auction at the Horsebarn Hill Arena on the campus. The tag sale starts at 9 a.m.; the auction preview is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the auction is at 1. www.animalscience.uconn.edu

 

Fund-raiser Dinner

POMFRET --- The Happy Ending Relay for Life Team's 8th Annual Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner and Silent Auction will be held at Pomfret Community School.  Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Adults $20; child 10 and younger, $10; children 4 and younger, admitted free.  860-974-1202.

 

Camper Scamper

POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H will present its Camper Scamper 5k Road Race/Walk and 1 mile kids fun run at 10 a.m. at the 4-H Outdoor Center on Taft Pond Road. Benefits Jim Logee Campership Fund. $30. Registration begins at 8 a.m. 974-3379.

 

Photo Talk

TOLLAND --- The spring membership meeting of the French-Canadian Genealogy Society of Connecticut will present a program on organizing your photos at 1 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the United Congregational Church on the Green. All welcome. Free.

 

Chicken BBQ

QUINEBAUG --- The Thompson Memorial Post 10088 VFW will hold its annual chicken BBQ from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the post. Takeout available. Prices vary. Benefits scholarship fund. 935-0306.

 

Culinary Program

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold its annual Culinary Delights program at 1:30 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on North Canterbury Road.  Free. All welcome. 860 546-6671.

 

Drug Take Back

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Police Department and Putnam PRIDE will hold a Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverview Marketplace. 

 

Mon. April 28

Blood Drive

DANIELSON --- QVCC and the American Red Cross will have the Save-A-Life bus at the Danielson campus for a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.   Schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767 

 

Thur. May 1

Prayer Day

National Day of Prayer events will be held at 6 a.m. at the Congregational Church parsonage on Bradley Street in Pomfret; at noon at Rotary Park in Putnam; at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo across from the Thompson Town Hall; and at 7 p.m. on the South Woodstock Common. All events are 30-45 minutes. All welcome.

 

Art Guild

POMFRET --- The Northeast CT Art Guild is will present Ellen Pratt explaining hand coloring photographs at 6:30 p.m. at the Audubon’s Grassland Center on Day Road. Free. All welcome..

 

Fri. May 2

'Lawn Fun'

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present "Fun on the Lawn: A Kids' Fair" from 5 to 8 p.m. Free. 928-4405.

 

First Friday

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Associations invites you to explore cultural diversity with "Song" as the first First Friday offering. Events of all types take place around downtown Putnam this evening.

 

‘Peter Pan’

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s will present Theatreworks musical “Peter Pan” at 10 a.m. and noon at the at Hyde Cultural Center. $3 for groups or 10 or more. $6 for individuals.  Advance reservations at 860-928-2946 www.thethreecs.org

 

Tag Sale, Auction

PUTNAM --- The Windham Tolland 4-H's 60th annual 4-H Tag Sale and Auction will be held today and tomorrow. Tag sale opens at noon May 2 and runs until 6 p.m. Both days the auction preview at 5; auction starts at 6.  May 3 the tag sale opens at 9 a.m. and runs til 6. 

 

Sat. May 3

Tag Sale

POMFRET --- The Pomfret proprietors 8th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale tarts at 7 a.m. Purchase a map to guide you to the many participating residences, businesses and organizations spread throughout town. Maps will be sold for $1 at Pomfret Community School and Christ Church. Profits from map sales and registrations will be donated to Pomfret’s historic Congregational Church in order to help them rebuild after a devastating fire this winter.

 

Book, Bake Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library's Book & Bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A drawing will be held at noon for the "Thompson Common" oil painting by local artist Alecia Underhill.  Book donations accepted until noon May 2 in Room 3 at the library and individually wrapped baked good donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 and the morning of the sale.

 

Charity Performance

THOMPSON --- The Coachmen will hold a "Last Call" Reunion Performance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. May 3 and 10 at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. Raises funds for nine charities. Tickets are limited. $25. Available at WINY Radio and the Trinket Shoppe in Danielson. 860-450-2245.

 

Auditions

PUTNAM --- Auditions for “Les Miserables” will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. May 3 and from 5 to 8 p.m. May 4 at the Bradley Playhouse. Come prepared to sing from the music of Les Miserables. Roles available for men and women ages 10-65. Les Miserables will be presented Aug. 1, 2 and 3 at the Hyde Cultural Center to benefit Day Kimball Healthcare, QVCC Foundation and TNECT at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-428-4592.

 

Marbles Program

KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical Society will present a program about marbles at 1:30 p.m. at the Killingly Historical Center on Main Street in Danielson. Refreshments. All welcome.

 

Book Sale

PUTNAM --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will hold a used book sale from 7 a.m. to noon at the Pomfret Community School cafeteria. There will also be a tag sale.

 

Beautify

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association's annual Beautification Day will begin with assignments at 8 a.m. at Rotary Park. At 11:30 volunteers are welcome to an appreciation lunch. Rain date is May 10.

 

Sun. May 4

Palmer Birthday

WOODSTOCK --- The Palmer Arboretum in Woodstock begins its 100th anniversary celebration with a Family Day and Picnic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the arboretum on Rt. 169.

 

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Woodstock Elementary/Middle

Monday: Chicken patties on buns, fruit. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken Caesar salad, fruit.  Thursday: Hamburg, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Friday: Pizza, carrot sticks, fruit. 

Putnam Elementary/Middle

Monday: Crispy chicken sandwiches, carrots. Tuesday - Brunch at lunch: French toast sticks, syrup, scrambled eggs, hash browns. Wednesday - half day: Wolf Meal - Beef burgers, sherbet. Thursday: Baked chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes. Friday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, Goldfish crackers.

Putnam High

Monday: Clipper Burgers, sherbet. Tuesday: Penne primavera. Wednesday - half day: Roasted turkey panini. Thursday: Fish 'n chips, cole slaw, carrots, sherbet. Friday: Pizza. 

Pomfret Community

Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, diced peaches. Tuesday: French toast sticks, sausage links, scrambled eggs, orange slices. Wednesday: Chicken strips, peas, applesauce. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, broccoli, fruit. Friday: Turkey grinders, rainbow fruit tray.