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Busy Interact
The Putnam Rotary Club Interact Club got busy recently putting together toiletry kits for the homeless with all the donated items they collected at the Rotary Day of Service. Club advisor Roberta Rocchetti thanked Karen and Gary Osbrey for providing the workspace for club members. The toiletry kits will go to TEEG, Daily Bread and the local shelters to assist the homeless. Amayah Chavez, Emily St. Martin and Mikayla Walford put together the kits in record time. The next Interact meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. May 10 at the Putnam Public Library. Club members will be matching and bagging their tie-dyed socks to sell at the club’s Relay For Life table June 4 at Roseland Park. For more information about the Interact Club call Rocchetti at 860-933-8603.
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By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM --- Including the drop-off bin in the Putnam Police Department’s foyer, the latest national Prescription Take Back Day April 30 took in almost 600 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs.
Police Captain Justin D. Lussier said the drive-thru Take Back event at the Riverview Pavilion took in about 100 pounds. He estimated that some 75 cars came through. Since the last Take Back event last October, the foyer box at the police department has taken in 490 pounds. It’s available 24/7/365, no questions asked.
Lussier said that the 100 pounds “is on par with what we normally do.”
Romeo Blackmar, Substance Abuse program director at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center, said the program has always been affiliated with the police department.
Lussier said “The Putnam Police Department is happy to partner with the Y to provide this service to our community. The fact that the community members regularly use this service, both the drop box and take back events, shows there is a need for it. It also shows that the communities understand that by simply using this service they are helping protect the community --- this keeps potentially dangerous drugs out of the hands of those who may use them inappropriately.” He added, “We very often hear people expressing their gratitude for this service because they have medications they have held on to simply because they didn’t know what to do with them.”
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Fri. May 6
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Scavenger Hunt
PUTNAM --- Northeast Opportunities for Wellness Inc. (NOW) and the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will hold a Family Scavenger Hunt from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sign in at 4:30 at the Hale YMCA and use your clue kit on Main Street in Putnam to find all the hidden destinations. Return your answer key at the NOW booth at First Friday on Main Street for a trophy. Register: www.NOWinMotion.org/events.
4-H Auction
POMFRET --- The 68th annual Windham County 4-H Auction & Tag Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6 and 7.
Sat. May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Family Fun Day
CANTERBURY --- NOW and CAA will be opening the NOW Blackwell Field from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a Family Fun Day.
Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 16th annual Pomfret Town-Wide Tag Sale will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and start the Pomfret Community School.
Yard/Bake Sale
ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church and the Abington Social Library are teaming up for a yard sale, book sale and bake sale on May 7. Donations sought. If you have a lot to donate, call Lois Platt at 520-840-7253 to arrange drop off at the Tracy House (the building next to the library).
Sun. May 8
Concert
PASCOAG --- The Grace Note Farm and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will present Music at the Farm, a Mother's Day Concert, at 2 p.m. $30. www.gracenotefarmweb.com.
Thur. May 12
Warmup
PUTNAM --- A Tackle the Trail Stretch & Mobility for Runners will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. starting at Hale YMCA by Monique Wolanin, Tackle the Trail race director, for a warmup for the TTT event in October. All welcome.
Fri. May 13
Frankenstein
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse has extended its run of “Young Frankenstein” with performances at 7:30 p.m. May 13 and May 14 and at 2 p.m. May 14. 860-928-7887.
Sat. May 14
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Noe Poulin Fishing Derby will be held at Rotary Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is at 8 a.m. Age groups: 5 and under; 6 to 9; 10-12 and 13-15. Prizes for biggest fish, smallest fish, most unique fish and most fish caught.
Cornhole Tournament
DANIELSON --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary, in conjunction with the Killingly Springfest, will hold its First annual Cornhole Tournament in the parking lot of Danielson Lodge of Elks on Center Street. Registration is at 10 a.m. and the fund-raiser tourney starts at noon.
Walk for Women
KILLINGLY --- During the Killingly Springfest, a Walk for Women will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. starting at Davis Park, Danielson. Honor women past and present with a refreshing walk around downtown. Recognize your loved ones with a special ceremony at the footbridge. Benefits the Woman’s Board at Day Kimball Hospital.
Spaghetti Dinner
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Fire Department will hold a drive-thru spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 6-12 and kids younger than 5, free.
Wed. May 18
Probate Court Event
WOODSTOCK --- The Northeast Probate Court will hold a Community Outreach Event from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Woodstock Town Hall. Free. No registration needed.
Fri. May 20
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church will hold a book and bake sale from 5 to 8 p.m. May 20 and from 9 a.m. to May 21 in the church basement, Rt. 6, near the Rt. 169 intersection.
Sat. May 21
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic at from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12 on the Danielson/Plainfield town line. $15 cash per animal. Pre-registration and appointment is required. 860-317-1720.
Fri. May 27
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Sat. May 28
Cornhole Tournament
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold a cornhole tournament at noon at the Pomfret Recreation Park. Rain date is June 4. Double elimination style - team consists of two members. Every team is guaranteed to play at least 2 games. Min. of 12 teams needed to run the tournament; max. of 28 teams allowed. Bracket postings will be pulled out of a hat prior to the start of the event. We will provide the cornhole boards and bags. The fee is $30 per team. Prizes. Visit pomfretct.gov/recreation for the registration form.
Mon. May 30
Memorial Day Race
WOODSTOCK --- Woodstock Recreation’s 40th Annual Memorial Day 10K. It will start at 9 a.m. from the Woodstock Academy Fieldhouse Gymnasium. Race day registration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Fieldhouse Gymnasium. To register or for info: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Woodstock/WoodstockMemorialDay10K. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program. 860-928-6595 x333.
Fri. June 3
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Sat. June 4
Farmers’ Market Opens!
PUTNAM --- Today the Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market opens for the season and runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through October at the Riverview Marketplace Pavilion
on Kennedy Drive. www.putnamfarmersmarket.org.
Relay For Life
WOODSTOCK --- The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Northeastern CT fund-raising event will be held June 4 through June 5 at Roseland Park.
Fri. June 10
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, The Little Big Band from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: June 24) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Sat. June 11
Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Tour of Watercure Distillery in Pomfret” at 10 a.m. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Tag Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The South Woodstock Baptist Church will hold its Community Tag Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church on Roseland Park Road. No early birds. All proceeds go to mission programs.
Sat. June 18
Cornhole Classic
THOMPSON --- The Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club will present its Cornhole Classic from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Thompson Speedway. Benefits Rotaract Club and NEPS. $50 per team. Register at: www.Qvrrotaractclub.com
Sun. June 12
Fishing Derby
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold its 22nd annual fishing derby at the Pomfret Rod & Gun Club. Check-in starts at 8 and fishing is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and awards. Rain date June 18. Worms or night crawlers only. If you catch a trout or bass a member of the club must take your fish off the hook. Casting contest, too. $5 per child. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Fri. July 1
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Fri. July 29
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Dynamite Rhythm from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 12) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Fri. Aug. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Fri. Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Sat. Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
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*Heritage Pines Spring Yard Sale*
Perry Street, Putnam, CT
Saturday, May 14
9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Raindate: Sat., May 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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