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Wed. Feb. 28
Blood Drive
BROOKLYN --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Brooklyn Middle School on Gorman Road. 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Exhibit
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Library will present Art @ the Library, “Watercolors by Adolph Rutkin” from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28 at the Thompson Public Library. The opening reception will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org

Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Budget Event
DANIELSON --- The Windham/Tolland Retired Teacher Association will host a budget information event at 3:45 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Community College. Local legislators are expected to participate.

Fri. March 2
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H camp on Taft Pond Road will hold its Spring Teen Weekend March 2 through 4. For teens 13 – 18. $50.  Preregistration required by Feb. 23.  Call 860-974-3379 to register or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Blood Drive
DAYVILLE --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the Dayville Fire Company 63 on Hartford Pike. 1-800-RED-CROSS.


'Glass Menagerie'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present "The Glass Menagerie" at 7:30 p.m. March 2 and 3 and at 2 p.m. March 4. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.

Sat. March 3
Day of Prayer
DANIELSON --- The World Day of Prayer, highlighting Suriname's history and cultural diversity, will be held starting at noon with a Suriname luncheon, service to follow at the United Methodist Church of Danielson. Sponsored by the Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council.

Glass Menagerie'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present "The Glass Menagerie" at 7:30 p.m. March 3 and at 2 p.m. March 4. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.

Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library, “Ireland Through My Irish Eyes” photography by Alison Boutaugh through March 28.  860-923-9779.

Sun. March 4
Prayer
DANIELSON --- The World Day of Prayer, "Am I Being Unfair to You?" highlighting economic justice and human rights issues of women in the Philippines; will be presented at United Methodist Church of Danielson; Philippine luncheon at noon, followed by service.  Sponsored by the Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council.

Glass Menagerie'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present "The Glass Menagerie" at 2 p.m. March 4. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.

Photo Contest
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold an opening reception and exhibit for the Nature Photography Contest from 2 to 4 p.m. at the center on Day Road.

Mon. March 5
Garden Program
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will present “Native Shade Plants” by Linda Kaplan at 7 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church. www.quietcornergardenclub.org

Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome.  860-315-5175.

Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library Friends will present “Prudence Crandall ‘Voice of Conviction’” at 7 p.m. in the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Towne House. Free. 860-928-3475.

Sat. March 10
Benefit Dinner
PUTNAM --- Putnam Ford Inc. will sponsor its 20th annual Spaghetti Dinner/Dance to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life at the K of C on Rt. 12, N. Grosvenordale. Cocktails at 6; dinner at 7. $25 donation. Limited seating 860-928-2731.

Comedy Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Woodstock Academy Project Graduation will present Funny 4 Fund$.com at St. Mary’s Church. The doors open at 7 and the show starts at 8. Light snacks provided or bring your own. Beverages for sale. Drawings. $20. For tickets contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Culinary Delights
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will present Culinary Delights, A Food Demonstration and Tasting Event, at 1:30 p.m. at The Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. Free. All welcome. 860 546-6671.

Italian Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus on Providence Street will present a pasta, sausage and meatball dinner from 5:30 to 7 p. m. $10 tickets at Council Hall, Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam and Danielson, or by calling (860) 928-4525.  Benefits the Council 64 Member’s Benefit Fund.

Sun. March 11
Church Program
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will present a program, “From Meeting House to Church: The Evolution of Early New England Religious Structures,” by Myron Stachiw at noon. The church is planning to restore the four original monumental Tuscan order columns. Donations welcome: EWCC-Column Restoration project, EWCC, P.O. Box 156, East Woodstock, CT 06244. www.eastwoodstockchurch.org.

Fri. March 16
‘Tucker’ Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy, in association with Putnam Bank, will present the Marshall Tucker Band in concert March 16 at the Center for the Arts. Cold Train opens for Marshall Tucker Band at 7. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Benefits improvements to the Center. General admission, $35; Limited premium tickets for $100.  woodstockacademy.org/tickets.

Irish Night
WOODSTOCK --- United Services 17th Annual Irish Night will be held at 6 p.m. at The Mansion at Bald Hill. $40 each or $350 for a table of 10 and available until March This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sat. March 17
Church Supper
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will present a corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 10 and younger. Eat in or takeout.  WestfieldUCC.org/Eat

Wed. March 21
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library Friends will present “Intro to Online Genealogy: Free Online Sources Part 2,” at 3 p.m. at the library. Free. 860-928-3475.

Sun. March 25
Palm Sunday Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will host the Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Local church choirs will take part.

Food Drive
PUTNAM ---  There will be a food drive for local, needy people from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. Please bring your nonperishable food items and tax-deductible monetary donations. Easter Bunny will be there. You can also mail your check to Interfaith Human Services of Putnam. P.O. Box 281, Putnam, CT 06260.

Mon. March 26
Film Series
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center, in partnership with the Town of Pomfret Green Team, will present “Merchants of Doubt” at 6:30 p.m. at the center on Day Road. Snow date: March 27. Free. 860-28-4948.

Wed. March 28
‘Freedom Train’
WOODSTOCK --- Harriet Tubman, and the inspiring story of the Underground Railroad, come to life when The Three C’s presents Theatreworks USA from New York  with their production of “Freedom Train” at 10 a.m. at the Center for the Arts at Woodstock Academy, Rt. 169. Tickets are $4 per person for groups of 10 or more, and $6 per person for under 10. For info email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Sat. April 7
Production
WOODSTOCK VALLEY --- Broadway Live Productions will present "The Conncert" April 7 and 8 at the Center for the Arts at The Woodstock Academy. Benefits Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center. Tickets: at the Hale YMCA in Putnam or online at www.theconnecticutconcert.com.

Empty Bowls
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam and Sawmill Pottery’s annual Empty Bowl fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Putnam High School’s cafeteria. $20.  860-928-4405.

Sat. April 14
Tag Sale
KILLINGLY --- A tag sale to benefit PAWS Cat Shelter will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Community Room at the Killingly Library, rain/snow/or shine.

Tag Sale
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will host an Indoor Tag Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Canterbury Town Community Room on Rt. 14. www.canterburyhistorical.org

Sat. April 28
Volunteer Day
WOODSTOCK --- A volunteer cleanup day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crystal Pond Park (formerly Nahaco Park)  Tools supplied. Please bring proper footwear, safety glasses and gloves. http://www.crystalpondpark.com/


Fri. May 4
Church Program
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present “Fun on the Lawn: A Kids’ Fair” from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the First Fridays celebration. There is also a May Pole Dance. Free. 928-4405.

Book Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present a book sale from 5 to 7 p.m. May 4 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 5 in the dining room. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

Sat. May 12
Plant Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club will have its annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Building on the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Benefits scholarship, community events and a wide variety of educational presentations.

Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will present an all-you-can-eat Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. Proceeds shared with community charities. 860-928-4405.


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Honored
Putnam Bank President and CEO, Tom Borner, joined by Branch Administrator, Lynn Bourque, and Assistant Branch Administrator, Joyce McOsker, honor and recognize employees at the semiannual Presidential Luncheon for providing exceptional service to customers, serving the community or helping their team. Awardees: Amy Day, Diane Kozaczka, Dawn St. Onge, Carrie Szymanski, Jan Shay, Eileen Piotroski, Shanon Sabourin, Christine Bell, Alaina Batchelder and Mary Johnson. Courtesy photo.

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Then
The Putnam Opera House and Frank Thompson presented Denman Thompson's "The Old Homestead," a play that ran for 26 years. The Putnam Opera House was on the top floor of the Union Block which was built in 1882/83. Putnam Town Crier file photos.

& Now
This is where the Union Block once stood.

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PUTNAM — In order to expand their reach and resources, Putnam PRIDE joined forces with Griswold PRIDE and United Services to implement a new prevention campaign in their region.  The three organizations each received a Community mini grant from Northeastern Communities Against Substance Abuse, administered in conjunction with CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.  The State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Community mini-grant provides communities with funding to build their capacity to develop and/or enhance local opioid addiction and overdose prevention and response efforts.
As one component of the grant, recipients were provided materials to implement the “Change the Script” media campaign, a statewide program intended to help communities deal with the prescription drug crisis. It includes a Tool Kit of materials that can be adopted and tailored for local community use.   
“Change the Script” connects everyone whose lives are affected by the prescription drug crisis:  healthcare professionals, treatment professionals, and the general public and offers resources to   help rewrite the story about how we deal with this issue, including prevention measures,  treatment and recovery programs, prescriber education, safe storage and disposal information, and much more.
Putnam PRIDE continues to address the current opioid crisis and has worked extensively with the NECASA sponsored Opioid Action Group over the past two years to provide a comprehensive “one stop shopping” fact sheet that describes the various treatment resources in the area.  
 Since 2006 Putnam PRIDE has been the Substance Abuse Prevention Organization within the Town, making Putnam a “Safe, Friendly and Healthy Community.”  
PRIDE works with leaders in the community to identify and address local youth substance use problems and create sustainable community-level change through the use of the Seven Strategies for Community Level Change.  
Community coalitions connect multiple sectors of the community, including businesses, parents, media, law enforcement, schools, faith organizations, health providers, social service agencies, and the government.
By acting in concert through the coalition, all of the partners gain a more complete understanding of the community’s problems.
Together, the partners organize and develop plans and programs to coordinate their anti-drug efforts.
The result is a comprehensive, community-wide approach to substance abuse and its related problems.