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PUTNAM — The recent skate jam, awareness on the need for a new skate park and $600 was raised.
The Putnam Skatepark played host to a skate jam which set out to raise awareness toward future efforts to construct a new Skatepark.
While the skate jam was primarily organized to create awareness, nearly100 people were there to support, and $600 was raised in the form of donations, concession sales, and raffles.
Larger fund-raising efforts are currently being worked on, as well as grant applications, and with the help and support of our community a new Skatepark can surely become a reality. For more information and upcoming events, please visit the Putnam Skatepark Committee’s Facebook page. At: facebook.com/putnamskateparkcommittee
Donations may also be sent to the Putnam Town Hall, 126 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260.
According to Joe Derrico of the Putnam Skatepark Committee 2014, for many years, the facility has served as a great place for people to stay active and make friends, but its design has become outdated and its condition weathered. Skateparks in Connecticut and around the world have proven to be incredibly positive for their entire community, providing new traffic for local businesses and a safe place for kids to exercise and practice their creativity.
Derrico said the plan is to start from scratch at the park’s current location next to the town’s tennis courts on Church Street and build a much more modern, larger park.
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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.
Fri. Dec. 5
'Christmas Carol'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21. Tickets: $17 and $14. 860-928-7887 or online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
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 Wibberley’s.
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.
Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- Roots/Americana band, The Hoolios, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Valley Street. $10. Benefits Covenant Soup Kitchen & Emergency Food Pantry. 860-429-4220.
Holiday Art
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will be having its 2nd Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Refreshments also available.
Breakfast with Santa
POMFRET --- Breakfast with Santa will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Community School Cafeteria. $7 for adults; $4 for kids 10 and younger.
Sun. Dec. 7
Concert
CHEPACHET --- Music at the Meeting House, at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44, will present "A Latin Christmas," at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free but a freewill offering will be taken. Refreshments: chepachetfreewill.org.
Fri. Dec. 12
Musical Drama
THOMPSON --- High Pointe Church Worship Ministry will present “Come See the Lamb - A Musical Drama for Christmas” 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
Caroling
PUTNAM --- The Woodstock Academy Hill Singers will be caroling in downtown Putnam starting at 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Concert
ASHFORD --- The Babcock Library will host the Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra’s Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. in Knowlton Hall on Rt. 44. Free. All welcome.
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.
Scrooge
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church UCC on Rt. 169 will present “Scrooge’s Christmas” at 4 p.m. Freewill offering proceeds will go to the Pomfret Congregational church rebuilding fund.
Mon. Dec. 15
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Music Association announced the Putnam High School Winter Concert will be at 7 p.m. in the Putnam Middle School auditorium. Free.
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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welcome at play
PUTNAM — To help everyone get in the holiday spirit, The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse is presenting the perennial favorite A Christmas Carol.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for seniors and students.
The Bradley Playhouse is located at 30 Front Street (Route 44) in Putnam, CT. All seats are reserved. Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887.
As this beloved story reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas, the Bradley cast and crew ask that theater goers remember those less fortunate. Once again, the theater is serving as a collection site for gifts to those who could use a little help. The lobby will be decorated with a Mitten Tree where people can hang mittens, gloves, hats and scarves which will be donated to the Putnam Family Resource Center. People of all ages are in need of some warmth. In addition, non- perishable food items will be collected and donated to Daily Bread.
In order to say thank you and perhaps encourage donations, everyone who brings a warm accessory or food will be entered in a drawing to win a copy of the beautiful book, The Annotated Christmas Carol. Included in the book are the original 1843 text of A Christmas Carol; an illuminating introduction about the writing, publication and reception of the story; countless annotations, drawing on primary sources and previously unknown material; and over one hundred illustrations.
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Woodstock public schools
Monday: Roasted chicken, fruit. Tuesday: Wheat pancakes, sausage, hash browns, fruit. Wednesday: Bosco cheese sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Hamburger, gravy, mashed potatoes, wax beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, carrots, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, red pepper cups, red and green grapes. Tuesday: Meatball subs, carrot snacks, with dip, green beans, peach cups. Wednesday: Hot dogs, baked beans, pear cups, cinnamon Goldfish cookies. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, broccoli, fruit. Friday: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, butternut squash, applesauce cups.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Rainbow salad with mozzarella sticks. Tuesday: - elementary: Steak-n-cheese pockets. Middle: "Philly-style" steak and cheese subs. Wednesday - half day: Grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, veggies with hummus, Goldfish crackers. Thursday: Cheeseburger mashed potato bowl, cucumber and tomato salad. Friday: - elementary: Baked fish nuggets, rice pilaf, roasted beet salad. Middle: Baked tilapia over rice pilaf, roasted beet salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Cobb salad. Tuesday: Clipper Wrap, Cuban black bean salad. Wednesday - half day: Baked tilapia over rice pilaf, carrots. Thursday: Baked ziti, meatsauce, roasted vegetables. Friday: Stuffed potato bowls, cucumber and tomato salad.