Recognized

POMFRET CENTER — Jim Weiss, AAMS, RLP™ and Laurence Hale, AAMS, CRPS®, and their investment advisory firm, Weiss & Hale Financial of Pomfret Center, have achieved Summit Club status at Commonwealth Financial Network®. This distinction recognizes successful financial advisors based on a ranking of annual production among Commonwealth’s network of approximately 1,600 financial advisors. Commonwealth is the nation’s largest privately held independent broker/dealer–RIA and the broker/dealer of choice for Jim Weiss and Laurence Hale.

In honor of this distinction, advisers Jim and Laurence have been invited to join their peers at the Commonwealth Summit Club conference. The conference will offer attendees an array of educational opportunities geared toward discovering fresh perspectives and ideas to help reach new levels of success and service excellence. The conference will also grant attendees ample time to network with peers and colleagues—sharing thoughts and strategies for evolving their businesses.

Laurence Hale, CIO/Managing Partner, said, “Both Jim and I are honored to be included in this influential group of national advisors as we develop our business with Advisor partner, Jim Zahansky, to best guide and serve individuals and not-for-profit institutions with portfolios over $500k. Commonwealth provides back office service and research to our dedicated client service team and it’s a true vote of confidence to be selected to receive their Summit Club award.”

 

 

Wed. April 15

Art Show

POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will present an art show through April 27 at the Vanilla Bean Café. 

 

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.

 

Fri. April 17

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. at the Hall on Riverside Drive. Prices vary.  860-923-2967

 

'Nunsense'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Nunsense" at 7:30 p.m. April 17, 18, 24, 25 and at 2 p.m. April 19 and 26. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. April 18

Farmers Market

DAYVILLE --- A Winter Farmers Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Grange on  Hartford Pike. Local foods, crafts and gifts. Vendors wanted: 860-481-9107.

 

Road Race

POMFRET ---The second annual Camper Scamper 5K Road Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run will be held at 10 a.m. at Windham County 4-H Outdoor Center on Taft Pond Road. Benefits Jim Logee Campership Fund. $30.  Participants with a minimum of $75  in pledges will have registration fee waived.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. 860-974-3379 .

 

Breakfast

DAYVILLE --- A Breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Grange on Hartford Pike. $6.

 

Open House

POMFRET --- Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House  will be held from noon to 4 p.m. April 18 and from 2 to 4 p.m. April 19 on Taft Pond Road. Tours, registration materials available. Parent Panel from 1:30 to 2 p.m. April 18.  

 

Vegetable Program

POMFRET CENTER --- The CT Audubon Society at Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present “Growing Vegetables 101 (two-part series) at 1 p.m. April 18 and May 23. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Call to register: 928-4948.

 

Pet Can Drive

DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church on Rt. 101. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations welcome.  860-317-1720. 

 

Craft Fair

CANTERBURY --- A craft fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center in Town Hall.

 

Benefit Yard Sale

PUTNAM --- Putnam Ford will hold its annual yard sale to benefit Relay For Life from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the dealership. 928-2731.

 

Sun. April 19

‘Acorn Adventure’

MANSFIELD --- TLGV’s Ranger Marcy's Acorn Adventure, “Salamander Search at Mansfield Hollow State Park,” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mansfield Hollow State Park, Bassetts Bridge Road. For more info go to:  tlgv.org.

 

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. $7.  860-923-2967

 

Spring Writing Workshop

HAMPTON --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Spring Writing Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Meet in parking lot. Bring notebook and pen. $10 to members; $20 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

History Program

KILLINGLY --- Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society and Killingly Historical and Genealogical Society will present a program at 1 p.m. at the Temple Beth Israel on Killingly Drive. The program by Martin Silver is about the SS Mala.  The Mala was a presidential yacht that held 36 passengers and was refitted to hold 1400 Holocaust survivors bound for the emerging state of Israel. Reservations are required:  860-779-0349 .

 

Steak Dinner

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company No. 1 Inc. will hold an all-you-can-eat steak dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the firehouse. $20. 974-0256.

 

Quiet Prayer

PUTNAM --- St. Philip's Church on Grove Street will hold a time of quiet prayer from 11 a.m. to noon April 19, May 17 and June 21. No service, no sermon, just quiet music. If desired, prayer ministers available. Also, you may leave prayer requests in the red box outside the door any time.

 

Wed. April 22

Lecture

PUTNAM --- Greater Putnam Interfaith Council and Putnam Science Academy will co-host an Earth Day Lecture at 7 p.m. at the academy on Maple Street. Speaking will be Ken Whitten, a vegetable farmer who runs a small "pick your own" Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) garden in Woodstock. All welcome. Free, although nonperishable food donations to Daily Bread will be gratefully accepted.

 

Thur. April 23

Poetry Celebration

DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College will hold its 8th Annual Julius Sokenu Poetry Prize Celebration at 6 p.m. at the Spirol Gallery at QVCC’s main campus on Upper Maple Street. Refreshments. Free. All welcome.

 

Fri. April 24

Steak Dinner

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will serve a steak dinner from noon to 8 p.m. at the Knights Hall on Riverside Drive. $15. 860-923-2967 

 

Sat. April 25

Bird Walk

POMFRET CENTER --- The CT Audubon Society at Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road will present a Weekend Bird Walk at 8 a.m. Free to members; $ for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Spring Cleaning

HAMPTON --- The CT Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a spring cleaning Trail wood Work Day at 9 a.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Meet in parking lot. Bring gloves and a favorite shovel and rake. 928-4948.

 

Benefit Concert

 

Woodstock public schools

Monday: Hot dogs, baked beans, fruit. Tuesday Waffle sticks, hash browns, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, beets, fruit. Thursday: Pasta, meatballs, carrots, fruit. Friday: pizza, spinach salad, fruit.

Pomfret Community

Monday: Teriyaki chicken, corn or peas, pineapple cups. Tuesday: Hot dogs, baked beans, celery sticks/dip, apple slices. Wednesday: Beef or bean tacos, veggie cups/dip, peach cups. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, broccoli or romaine salad, applesauce. Friday: Chicken patties on rolls, carrot snacks, fruit.

Putnam Elementary/Middle

Monday: Philly steak and cheese subs, cole slaw. Tuesday: Chicken patties sandwiches, carrots with dip, Cuban black bean salad. Wednesday: Ziti pasta, meatballs, corn. Thursday - Wolf Meal: Hot dogs, baked beans. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, broccoli salad. 

Putnam High

Monday: Philly Steak grinders, fruit. Tuesday: BBQ chicken quesadilla, Mexicali corn, Cuban black bean salad, fruit. Wednesday: Spaghetti, meatballs, vegetable medley, fruit. Thursday: Hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, fruit. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, spinach salad with grape tomatoes.