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Thur. Aug. 29
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk/nighthawk watch at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge fund-raiser at 7 p.m. at the Crossing Restaurant. Benefits Special Olympics.

Sat. Aug. 31
Trail Clean-up
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is hosting trail clean-up at 9 a.m. starting at Ross’s Pond lot off Ross Road. Tools provided but feel free to bring your own. Bring gloves, water and insect repellent. Beverages, snacks provided.

Sun. Sept. 1
Sunflower Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN/POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169. Free. Hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, and children’s activities. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs.  860-774-2020.

Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit, “Lost Knowledges, Vanishing Histories” by Jessica Porzuczek through September at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.

Fri. Sept. 6
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “ComiCon.”

Sat. Sept. 7
Concert/Riverfire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present a performance by Billy Pilgrim from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, followed by Riverfire at 7:30. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a fund-raiser for Light Up Putnam , Phase 3 to replace Santa Over the Falls.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Banding” at 9 a.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sun. Sept. 8
Art Show
WOODSTOCK --- The Roseland Park Art Show at Roseland Park will present its 5th annual Art in the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments provided.

Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” photo exhibit and sale by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. 860-928-4948.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Calm and Creativity: Sit Spotting at Trail Wood” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- "Savor the Flavor - Pasta" fund-raiser will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park. $5. Music provided by Souls on Fire. Benefits Daily Bread.

Fri. Sept. 13
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Metal Detecting Enthusiasts Dave Wise and Todd Hiltz” following the 7 p.m. brief business session at the Community Room at the Canterbury Town Hall. Free. Refreshments follow.

Sat. Sept. 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Gardens & Grounds Group” from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers and spades.  860-928-4948.

Fund-raiser Race
EASTFORD ---The 8th Annual “5K: We Never Stop Fighting  in Loving Memory of Marilyn T. Krom” will kick off at 10 a.m. from Eastford Town Office Building, followed at 10:10 a.m. by "Owen's Run," for kids age 12 and under. Register online at: runsignup.com. To register or donate by check, make check payable to The Marilyn T. Krom Foundation, and mail to: Recreation Commission, Town of Eastford, PO Box 98, Eastford, CT 06242. Volunteers needed: 860-933-8012.

Thur. Sept. 19
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sat. Sept. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketch Book Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948 for list of materials to bring.

Acorn Adventure
THOMPSON --- Acorn Adventure -- Into the Woods will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the West Thompson Dam. A bit of hiking 101. 860-774-3300. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.

Sun. Sept. 22
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Non-fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Free. Donations accepted. 860-928-4948.

Mon. Sept. 23
Equinox Hike
UNION --- The Last Green Valley will present Autumnal Equinox Hike from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bigelow Hollow State Park, Rt. 171. 6-mile hike. Bring trail lunch. Participants must have good balance for stream crossings and be in excellent physical condition. Rain cancels. Open to 20 hikers. RSVP required: 860-774-3300.

Thur. Sept. 26
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 27
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Pumpkins & Pearls Auction and Cocktail Party will be held at 6 p.m. at Ballard Farm, Thompson. Benefits Day Kimball HomeCare, HomeMakers and Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. $45 pp. Daykimball.org.

Sat. Sept. 28
Community Conversation
WOODSTOCK — The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till” at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.

Sun. Sept. 29
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bull Hill Bird Walk” at 8 a.m.  Meet at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for members and $2 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Paddle
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Last Green Valley will present French River Paddle from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting from the parking lot behind the K of C Hall. Bring your own canoe/kayak and pfd. Registration required: 508-523-3785.

Fri. Oct. 4
‘Deathtrap’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Deathtrap” through Oct. 20. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “Steam Punk (A Retro Futurism Party).”

Fri. Oct. 18
Zombie Fashion
PUTNAM --- The Annual Zombie Fashion Show will be held at Rotary Park. www.discoverputnam.com.

Sat. Oct. 19
Sawmill Tour
POMFRET CENTER --- Hull Forest Products is hosting free tours of its manufacturing facility on a drop-in basis from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Rt. 97.  Tours take approximately one hour 860-974-0127.

Sun. Oct. 27
Community Conversation
PUTNAM --- The Quiet Corner subcommittee of the Windham/Willimantic NAACP Chapter will present “An American Story Race Amity and the Other Tradition” at 1 p.m. at the B’Nai Shalom Synagogue on Church Street. It’s part of a free film series. Movie and popcorn free. Discussion follows.

Sat. Nov. 2
‘Gone with the Wind’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present the film “Gone with the Wind” at 3 p.m. $8. www.thebradleyhouse.org

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Left to right: Andrea Kaiser, chief development officer of The Arc ECT; Tom Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank; Lynn Bourque, sr. VP, branch administrator, Putnam Bank; Crystal Simonson, dir. of Development of The Arc ECT.


DANIELSON — President and CEO of Putnam Bank Thomas Borner jumped out of a perfectly good airplane on Aug. 11, along with Putnam Business Association President Dick Loomis, to raise money for The Arc Eastern Connecticut and its programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The event grossed more than $4,000, with Mr. Borner personally matching donations up to $1,000.
The event, called “Jumping for the Arc” and held at Skydive Danielson, was conceived by Borner after winning a Tandem Skydive in June at The Arc’s annual fund-raising golf tournament. Other skydivers who joined Borner and Loomis were Putnam Mayor Barney Seney, Earl Rosebrooks of Fluid Coating Technology and Gayle Vare of The Arc. All skydivers helped raise funds for The Arc’s programs with their commitment to jump.
“The jump was a great experience, as it was my first time, but more importantly raising money to help The Arc Eastern Connecticut made it all the more rewarding.” said Borner.
Proceeds will help provide adaptive technology for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in The Arc’s supported residences and day programs throughout eastern Connecticut.
CEO Kathleen Stauffer praised the initiative —and bravery —of all participants. “Putnam Bank and the Putnam Business Association have always been strong supporters of programs for people with IDD in our communities, and we were extremely touched and incredibly grateful that Tom Borner came up with this creative and wonderful way to help us further our mission.”

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Hull tour Oct. 19
POMFRET CENTER  — Hull Forest Products, southern New England’s largest sawmill, is hosting free tours of its manufacturing facility on a drop-in basis from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at 101 Hampton Road (Rt. 97.
Tours take approximately one hour, offer an inside-peek at a modern sawmill, and are an educational “how it’s made” opportunity for the whole family. Learn about forest management practices and watch as locally grown wood is transformed into finished forest products.
Hull Forest Products is a hardwood sawmill and woodland management service serving clients throughout New England. A family business since 1965, HFP has a production capacity of 6,500 board feet of lumber per hour and also manufactures timbers, wide plank wood flooring, and by-products like bark mulch, wood chips, and sawdust. For more information call (860) 974-0127 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Excellence
Matt J. Goff, after five years of work, earned the Automotive Service Excellence Master Automobile Technician certificate. There are eight categories that have to be passed to qualify for Master. Goff, a service technician, has worked at King Cadillac GMC, for more than five years. Linda Lemmon photo.

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