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POMFRET — They’re back! Birds and spring fever, with the latter perhaps better described in a birder’s world as migration madness! Spring migration is underway, with May the peak month to see the many migratory birds returning to or passing through the state. The Connecticut Audubon Society (CAS) is holding birding and bird-related programs during its 5th annual Migration Madness Birdathon, set for May 13, 14 and 15.
At the Center at Pomfret on Day Road a celebration of the return of the birds will include a free night of outdoor fun, open to everyone, from 6 to 10 p.m. May 13.
Sarah Heminway, the Center’s director, said, “We want folks to bring a picnic supper, spread out on the lawn, relax, and enjoy the evening at our Family Night: Picnic and Concert. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. there will be two, live wildlife presentations — Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education with its birds of prey and Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue with its educational ambassador opossums. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. you can dance the night away to the music of Nine6teen as the sun sets. If the sky permits, there will be stargazing for the last hour of the event.”
There will be a bird walk, led by Andy Rzeznikiewicz, each day of the three-day Migration Madness Weekend. At 8 a.m. May 13 you can bird the Wyndham Land Trust (WLT) Gellert Preserve in the Abington section of town. At 8 am. May 14, birders will visit Cabbage Hill, a new WLT preserve in Woodstock. May 15 is the 13th annual 20 Warbler Day. From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In all, the Center at Pomfret has 11 bird walks and a banding demonstration scheduled in May. Included is the 17th annual 90 Bird Day, with visits to locations within a 10-mile radius of the Center. The goal is to hear or see at least 90 species of birds in up to 10 hours. For a complete list of upcoming programs and registration information, go to https://www.ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs-events/. For Trail Wood Sanctuary programs, go to:  https://www.ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-programs-events/.
The Birdathon is a friendly, statewide competition to see as many species of birds as possible from midnight on May 13 through 11:59 PM on May 15.  Go to: https://www.ctaudubon.org/migrationmadness2022/

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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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Legal Notice
West Putnam District
Meeting Date:
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Electors of the West Putnam District and those citizens qualified to vote in said District meetings, are hereby notified and warned that the Annual Meeting of said District will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Complex Town Hall, Community Room 112, 200 School Street, Putnam, Connecticut.
The meeting is being held for the following purposes:
1. Treasurer’s Report
2. To adopt a budget for the coming fiscal year
3. To elect officers and directors for the coming fiscal year
4. To do any other business proper to come before said meeting
Michele Giorgianni,
President,
West Putnam District
Roxanne Sheldon,
Clerk,
West Putnam District
May 12, 2022

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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.

Birdathon
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society (CAS) is holding birding and bird-related programs during its 5th annual Migration Madness Birdathon, set for May 13, 14 and 15. At the Center at Pomfret on Day Road a celebration of the return of the birds will include a free night of outdoor fun, open to everyone, from 6 to 10 p.m. May 13. There are walks and more May 14 and May 15. Go to:  https://www.ctaudubon.org/pomfret-programs-events.

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.

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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