DANIELSON — A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest addition to Quinebaug Valley Community College will be held at the Danielson campus at 9 a.m. May 22. The new 38,000-square foot wing houses the Quinebaug Middle College, a regional magnet high school which opened its doors in 2008.

QMC offers an innovative educational experience for non-traditional learners and provides students with the individual support they need to succeed. While they complete their high school education, QMC students are able to take courses at QVCC and earn college credit. The new facility will allow the enrollment to expand to 225 students in grades 9-12.

The new wing, which was completed in December, has six classrooms, two science labs, art room, special education room, music room with two practice rooms, fitness room, health suite, offices and collaborative rooms. It also houses a half gym which will be dedicated in honor of Dianne E. Williams, QVCC president emeritus, whose vision was instrumental in the development of a comprehensive district partnership which established the Middle College. It was through her leadership that the program was conceived and funds secured to build the addition.

Participating in the ribbon cutting will be Dr. Carmen Cid, interim QVCC president; Paula Colen, executive director of EASTCONN; Pasquale Salemi, deputy commissioner, Connecticut State Department of Administrative Services; Mark Linabury, bureau chief, Bureau of Choice Program of the Connecticut State Department of Education; Dr. Gregory Gray, president of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education; Senator Donald Williams, Senate President Pro Tempore; Alex Rios and Brooke Peyton, QMC students; Dr. Robert Miller, QVCC president emeritus; Anthony Amenta of Amenta Emma Architects; and representatives from KBE Building Corporation and Turner Construction.

A reception will be held in the atrium of the new wing starting at 9 a.m., to be followed at 9:30 a.m. by the ribbon cutting ceremony and gym dedication.

Immediately following the dedication and ribbon cutting, guests are invited to tour the new wing with Middle College student guides and attend the 11th annual High School Manufacturing Expo, which showcases area high school students and their manufacturing projects. It will be held in Rooms W100/101.

 

Three C's

celebrates 

30  years

WOODSTOCK — The Community Cultural Committee Inc. (Three C’s) is celebrating its 30th season of bringing live, professional performing arts for kids to northeastern Connecticut. More than 190,000 students from local schools have participated in shows brought to the area by this volunteer non-profit organization.   The performances are entertaining and educational, while introducing students and teachers to the performing arts.

Three C’s will present TheatreworksUSA in “Junie B. Jones May 23 for grades PreK-5. Based on Barbara Park’s best-selling books, Junie comes to life in this fast-paced musical.  Performances are at 10 a.m. and noon at Hyde Cultural Center on Rt. 169. Tickets are $3 for groups of 10 or more .   www.thethreecs.org

 

 

 

Wed. May 14

Book Talk

CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Canterbury Library will host a Book Talk and Signing at 7 p.m. in the library. The author will be Woodstock’s Patrick McKenna Lynch Smith who will be discussing his book, “Leaving the Life: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Gratitude.” Refreshments follow. All welcome. Free.

 

Fun Run

W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 

 

Electrical Safety

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company will host an electrical safety workshop at 6 p.m. at the Eastford Elementary.

 

Gianni Schicchi

WOODSTOCK --- Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present Gianni Schicchi at the Hyde Cultural Center.  www.performingartsnect.org.  860-928-2946.

 

Pomfret Film

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present a movie "After Earth" at 12:30 p.m.  at the center on Rt. 44. 

 

Thur. May 15

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center take part in a 10 a.m. Mashamoquet State Park Walk for Health DKH Champs program.  

 

Musical

THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present “Once Upon a Mattress at 7 p.m. May 15 and 16 and at 4 p.m. May 18. Admission is free but reservations are recommended. 923-9565 for reservations.

 

Sat. May 17

Polish Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will hold a Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Benefits community charities. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.

 

Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church will hold a sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included will be plants, books, baked goods and forgotten treasurers.

 

Chicken BBQ

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society's Annual Chicken BBQ will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. Takeout available. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Tickets at door or by calling 860-774-4337.

 

Auditions

POMFRET --- The Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for "The Wizard of Oz" from 10 a.m. to noon (youth chorus only) May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. May 17 (adults only) and from 6 to 8 p.m. May 18 (adults only) at the Hard Auditorium at Pomfret School.  860-928-7887.

 

Pork Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Putnam VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street will hold a roasted pork dinner and fixings from 6 to 7 p.m. Spring Fling Dance follows at 7. $15. 860-336-1982.

 

Sun. May 18

Cruise Day

ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will present its fifth annual Cruise Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center on Tremko Lane. Prizes. For info call 860-487-5122 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

History Program

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present a history of St Mary of the Visitation Parish  with talk and photos, at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A  limited supply of copies of the presentation will be available for purchase, and if needed, orders taken for additional copies. 

 

Tues. May 20

Antiques Program

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation and The Thompson Historical Society will present a lecture/discussion on topics related to your antiques at 6:30 p.m. at the Louis P. Faucher Community Center in the Thompson Public Library. Free. Register: 923-9440.

 

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- This week the following Pomfret Seniors events will be held at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44: May 20 --- noon to 2 p.m. TEEG Learn @ Lunch; May 21 --- Trivia with John Carter at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Pomfret Senior Advocate Commission Meeting at the center; May 22: 10 a.m. Walk for Health DKH Champs program at 10 a.m. at the entrance of Mashamoquet State Park.

 

Wed. May 21

Ice Cream Social 

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation department will hold an ice cream social for senior citizens at 12:15 in N. Grosvenordale. Free. Open to residents and non-residents age 60 or older. Pre-register by calling:  860-923-9440.

 

Concert

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Music Association will present the Putnam High School band performing a free Pops Concert at 6 p.m. at Rotary Park.

 

Fri. May 23

Performance

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C's will present "Junie B. Jones," produced by Theatreworks USA, at 10 a.m. and  noon at the Hyde Cultural Center for students. Tickets, for groups of 10 or more, are only $3. For information call the Box Office at 860-928-2946 or at www.thethreecs.org.

 

Tues. May 27

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center will hold the following at the center on Rt. 44: May 27: noon to 2 – TEEG Learn @ lunch “Prevention of Lyme Disease.” May 28 --- 12:30 p.m. – movie “Primal Fear”  May 29 --- 10 a.m. --- Walking for Health DKH Champs program at Mashamoquet State Park. All welcome.

 

 

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