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Anniversary
Mike Bogdanski, owner of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam, is celebrating 50 years in martial arts. He’s been a school owner for more than 30 years and is also an anti-bully activist and speaker. Courtesy photo.

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Woodstock public schools
Monday: Chicken patties on buns, fruit. Tuesday: Bosco Stix, marinara sauce, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, black beans, fruit. Thursday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup,  celery sticks, dip, fruit. Friday: Pizza, corn, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Mozzarella sticks or Bosco cheese-filled breadsticks, marinara sauce, butternut squash. Tuesday - Breakfast for Lunch: French toast sticks (for elementary and waffle bar with toppings for middle) scrambled eggs, hash browns. Wednesday: Zesty orange popcorn or plain chicken rice bowls. Thursday: Fiesta Taco Bowls, corn. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Three-cheese grilled cheese sandwiches or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Chinese Take-out or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Clipper Burgers or 3-cheese quesadilla. Thursday: Nachos Grande or chicken Caesar salad. Friday: Big Daddy Pizza or fish sandwiches.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Grilled ham and cheese, carrots with tip, rainbow tray with fruit or veggies. Tuesday: Beef tacos, refried beans, rainbow tray. Wednesday: Chicken and waffles, rainbow tray. Thursday: BBQ chicken, brown rice, broccoli, rainbow tray. Friday: Primo pizza, green bean salad, rainbow tray.

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Wreath event
PUTNAM — Veteran’s Park in Putnam is an official location for the 2019 National Wreaths Across America Day at noon Dec. 14.
The park will join the nearly 2,000 participating locations across the country to remember, honor and teach. 
At the stroke of noon, there will be a moment of National Silence followed by a program that will include Wreaths being laid in memory of those who served and are serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. A speaking program will be conducted by the American Legion Post# 13.
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the sacrifices made for Americans to live freely.

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Wed. Dec. 4
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a winter art show through the end of December at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 20 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

Thur. Dec. 5
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “Transitions” artwork by Anna Mancini through Dec. 28. Opening Reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9. 860-923-9779.

Fri. Dec. 6
‘Miracle on 34th Street’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Miracle on 34th Street” through Dec. 22. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

Sat. Dec. 7
Art Show
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church  6th Annual Holiday Art Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twenty-four vendors will be set up in the fellowship hall.  Lunch will be served.  Parking and admission is free.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Bethlehem Walk Through
THOMPSON --- The Tri-State Baptist Church is holding its second annual walk through Bethlehem event between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8. After the tour, visitors are welcome to come inside to warm up with hot chocolate and age appropriate gifts for those 10 and under. 860-315-5180.

St. Nicholas Fair
POMFRET --- The annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair at Christ Church will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (snow date Dec. 14) Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Benefits outreach programs. Visit ChristChurchPomfret.org

Sugar Plum Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ in Rt. 6 will present a Sugar Plum Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hot donuts, soup and bread lunch and more.

Craft Fair
ASHFORD --- St. Philip’s Church on Rt. 44 will hold its 35th annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food available.

Sun. Dec. 8
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The 30th Annual Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. in 11 northeastern Connecticut towns. Benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. Daykimball.org.

Open House/Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Taft Pond Road. Free. Crafts, cookies and tours. Lunch with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or photo with Santa. Tickets for Santa events: 860-974-3379 or at door.

Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The 18th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. starting from Grove Street.

Wed. Dec. 13
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a meteor shower watch/hike at 7 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sat. Dec. 14
Cookie Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will sell holiday cookies by the pound from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement.

Pet Food Drive
DANIELSON ---Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned (Purina brands preferred) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Killingly Public Library. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720. No redeemable cans or bottles today.

Paws Open House
WOODSTOCK --- Paws Cat Shelter on Rt. 171 will hold a holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. Gifts, ornaments, baked goods, Giving Tree and more. Also open for adoptions. For more info, pre-approvals for adoptions: 860-315-1228.

Wreaths Across America
PUTNAM --- The National Wreaths Across America Day will be held at noon at Veterans Park. American Legion Post 13 will provide the speaking program.

Sun. Dec. 15
Fund-raiser Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Lions Club will hold an all-you-can-eat Holiday Breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post #67 on Thompson Road. Adults $9; children under 12 $5. Gently used eyeglasses and frames will also be collected. Benefits local charities.

Winter Festival
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Department is hosting a Winter Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Roseland Park Barn. Food, music, weather-dependent bonfire. Free. All welcome. The Woodstock American Legion Benson-Flugel Post 111 will be presenting a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4:30 inside the barn.

Lessons and Carols
POMFRET --- Members of the Pomfret School Department of Music will present a candlelight service, “An Evening of Lessons & Carols, at 7 p.m. at the Clark Memorial Chapel. Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments follow in Common Room of the Main House. All welcome.  Free.

Thur. Dec. 19
Historical Society
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Old Pomfret Town House Town House Road. Those interested in becoming a member and others are invited to attend. 860-460-6689.

Sat. Dec. 21
Winter Solstice
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust Inc. will present a Winter solstice event from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lyon Preserve. Light refreshments. The Lyon Preserve is on Wright’s Crossing Road, north of the intersection with 101—look for the gate and the land trust sign.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host an owl walk at 7 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Winter Solstice
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host a Winter Solstice Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Hot cider and chili by the fire. Potluck items welcome. Free. Register at ctaudubon.org/trail-wood-home.

Winter Solstice
W. THOMPSON --- The Last Green Valley will present “The Winter Solstice Starry Sky – A Family-Friendly Program” at 6 p.m. at the Overlook Shelter at the West Thompson Damn.  Dress warmly. A family friendly event.

Sun. Dec. 22
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Providence Road. Includes praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. All welcome. 860-774-9352.

Wed. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!

Sun. Dec. 29
Wee Wander
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust Inc. will present “Wee Wander Year End  Roseland Romp” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Roseland Park.

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