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Trombonist from Souls on Fire entertains during the Savor the Flavor fund-raiser at Rotary Park Sept. 10

 

The winners of the Savor the Flavor fund-raiser include: Judge’s Choice: Courthouse Bar & Grille; Judge’s runner up: CT National Golf Course; People’s choice: Avah’s Diner & Deli and People’s runner up: The Stomping Ground.

 

Souls on Fire

 

Arepas from The Stomping Ground

 

Thai Corn Salad entry from Sugar and Smoke.

 

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The Chefs

Chefs at The Last Green Valley's Taste of the Valley fund-raiser. Courtesy photo.

 

The Last Green Valley's Tastes of the Valley is its signature fund- raising event, and with a sold-out crowd, more than  $30,000 was raised  for Last Green Valley programs.

Local farms and orchards were showcased by pairing products grown, raised and created in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor with top-notch, local restaurant chefs. This year’s new twist, a sit-down dinner featuring special guest “Farmers at your Table” was a rousing success!  

The Last Green Valley thanked the many people and business partners, starting with The Publick House.

Also: Sponsors: Rebecca Harvey, Fiberoptics Technology, Keith & Elaine Knowlton, Savers Bank, Lake Road Generating, Savings Institute, Nancy Polydys, Putnam Bank, Marge Hoskin, Titan Energy, Jewett City Saving Bank, Cornerstone Bank, Gerardi Insurance, Sara DiIorio, and Village Electric.

The farms: 18th Century Purity Farms, Baldwin Brook Farm, Buell’s Orchard, Chase Road Growers, Couet Farm & Fromagerie, Creamery Brook Bison, Devon Point Farm, Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm, The Farmer’s Cow, Fern Hollow Farm, Hart’s Greenhouse & Florist, J&D Farms, Lapsley Orchard, Maple Lane Farms, New Boston Beef, Norm’s Sugar Shack, Palazzi Orchard/DeFazio Orchard and Greenhouses, Select Seeds, Taylor Brooke Winery, The Tiny Acre Farm, Turtle Ledge Farm, Wayne’s Organic Garden, We-Li-Kit Farm, and Woodstock Sustainable Farm.

Restaurants and beverage providers: Bella’s Bistro, The Farmer’s Cow, G Seven Catering Company, Grill 37, Heirloom Food Company, Hosmer Mountain Soda, The Inn at Woodstock Hill, Maple Lane Farms, Renee’s Working Girl Catering Service, Sharpe Hill Vineyard, Sturbridge Coffee Roasters, Taylor Brooke Winery, These Guys Brewing Company, The Vanilla Bean Café, Westford Hill Distillers, and Willimantic Brewing Company.

Farmers at the table: Linda Auger - Taylor Brooke Winery; Steven Ayer - Ayer Farm; Sandy and Lou Brodeur - Pakulis Farm; Becky Gendreau - Fern Hollow Farm; Rick and Katie Hermonot - Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm; Paul and Diane Miller - Fairvue Farms & The Farmer’s Cow; Jean and Mark Palazzi - Palazzi Orchard/DeFazio Orchard and Greenhouses; Patty and Jeff Sandness - Buell’s Orchard; Patti and John Wolchesky - Lapsley Orchard; and David Wollner - Willimantic Brewing Company.

Those who contributed to  auction and drawing items: Dot Drobney for the photography; Select Seeds for the centerpieces; Alexander Jolie and Jolie Rentals for AV equipment; Michelle Bernard for the table linens; and a special thank you to our fabulous Tastes of the Valley Committee Chair Laura Moorehead and Vice-Chair Scott Moorehead.    

 

 

Wed. Sept. 13

Art Exhibit

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Cyclical Existentialism,” artwork by Aaron Stark, through Sept. 28. Opening Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6. 

 

Fun Run

THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run is  on Wednesdays through Sept. 13. It will be held at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Start time is 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-shirt once three events are completed. Details: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. This year’s events will be held in memory of Ryan French who died in January.

 

Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “What Does Light Pollution Look Like,” a Virge Lorents photography exhibit, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Opening reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 10. 860-928-4948.

 

Art Exhibit

WILLIMANTIC --- The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will present "Kingdom Animalia: Illustrations from New England" from Aug. 31 to Oct. 12. Free. All welcome.

 

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.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Dinner

KILLINGLY --- Pat's Turkey Supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Killingly Grange No. 112, on Rt. 101 and Dog Hill Road, Dayville. $12 donations. 

 

Discussion

DANIELSON --- The Quinebaug Valley Community College will present a panel discussion, “Free Speech, Hate Speech, and (In)civility in 2017” at 2 p.m. in the Robert Miller Auditorium. Free. All welcome. 

 

Fri. Sept. 15

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- The St. Mary Parish Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 15, 16 and 17 at the church grounds on Providence Street.  Food, games, drawings, music and more. 

 

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the S. Woodstock Baptist Church, Roseland Park Road.

 

Concert

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Geoff Muldaur Concert at 7:30 p.m. Limited seating. $25 in advance; $30 at door. 860-928-4948.

 

Fish Fry

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967 

 

‘Be Yourself’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse is performing the romantic comedy “Be Yourself. A Farce of Lovers and Liars” at 7:30 Sept. 15 at The Loft, upstairs at Victoria Station Café. No handicapped access. Not suitable for children. $10. Benefits the playhouse. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Sept. 16

Hike for Hope

WOODSTOCK --- The 2nd Annual Hike for Hope will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. at Roseland Park. Rain date Sept. 17. Guided sunrise hike around Roseland Lake or a chance to use your own kayak and paddle around the lake in lieu of the hike. Free but participants who bring in pledges of $50 or more will receive a T-shirt. Benefits the Northeast CT Cancer Fund of Day Kimball Healthcare.  860-428-0934.

 

Fund-raiser Race

EASTFORD --- The 6th Annual “5K We Never Stop Fighting  in Loving Memory Marilyn T. Krom” will be held at 10 a.m. Benefits Eastford cancer patient Barbara Aquila. To register or donate by check: Make check payable to The Marilyn T. Krom Foundation, and mail to: Recreation Commission, Town of Eastford, P.O. Box 98, Eastford, CT 06242. For information, contact 860-933-8012.

 

Shred Event

NORWICH --- CorePlus Federal Credit Union will hold a Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon  at the CorePlus Federal Credit Union, 202 Salem Tpke. Please limit your volume to three boxes. 

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Victorian Fair

WOODSTOCK --- Victorian Cane Fighting and Suffragette Parasol Defense demonstrations will be featured at Roseland Cottage’s Victorian Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Rt. 169. There will also be Vintage baseball, fortune-telling, a costume exhibit, music furnished by barbershop quartet, North Street, and a Civil War encampment.   Costumed guides will assist those who want to have their photo taken in the house. $10 and includes house tours and all demonstrations and activities.  Tea, served in the garden at 3:30, requires an additional fee and reservations.  860 928-4074. 

 

Revival Tent Meeting

S. WOODSTOCK --- The South Woodstock Baptist Church will present a revival tent meeting at 6 p.m. on the front lawn. Includes guest preacher, special music and celebration of 225 years of the church.

 

Survivors Day 

PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will host its annual Cancer Survivors Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grill 37 in Pomfret. Those who currently have cancer or who have survived cancer are invited, along with their families. No charge but those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Sept. 8 to 860- 963-6425.

 

Fund-raiser Race

KILLINGLY --- Northeast Opportunities for Wellness will host its 6th Annual 3.5ish Mile Road Race at Alexander's Lake. This event raises funds for NOW's scholarship and youth wellness programs in the 10-town area of northeastern Connecticut. 888-940-4669.

 

‘Be Yourself’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse is performing the romantic comedy “Be Yourself. A Farce of Lovers and Liars” at 7:30 Sept. 16 at The Loft, upstairs at Victoria Station Café. No handicapped access. Not suitable for children. $10. Benefits the playhouse. 860-928-7887.

 

Fund-raiser Walk

PUTNAM --- Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis will be held at Rotary Park. Registration for the 2-mile walk will be at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10. If you are interested in joining the “Gabrielle’s Gang” team, forming a team, volunteering or making a donation, go to https://goo.gl/jwtTF6.

 

Church Supper

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a  Swedish Meatballs supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 10 and younger. Takeout available.

 

Pet Can Drive

DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at St. Joseph Church on Rt. 101. Dry cat food always needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. For more information, contact PET PALS at 860-317-1720.

 

Tues. Sept. 19

Exercise Group

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.

 

Wed. Sept. 20

Library Program

POMFRET ---  The Pomfret Library Friends will present “Intro to Online Genealogy” with Nick Beams at 3 p.m. at the library. Free, but register: 860-928-3475

 

Thur. Sept. 21

Street Fest

WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Free parking, free entrance, free live music.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Hawk Watch at Bull Hill Overlook at 10 a.m. Weather dependent.  $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Sat. Sept. 23

Church Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present an all-you-can-eat Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dining room (enter from Livery Street) $12 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Passport Event

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Post Office Passport Event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the post office on Main Street. Bring the following documents to apply or renew a passport: Application: First-time applicants  (DS-11); Renewals (DS-82). Applications will be available at event; citizenship evidence  First time applicants (Certified birth certificate, Naturalization Certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad); Renewal (Most recent Passport); two forms of ID: Driver’s License or  State ID and Work ID or Student ID; photocopy of ID Front and back of each ID; Passport Photo-Photo services will be available at event (for an additional fee of $15); payment: First-time applicants : Bring 2 checks or money orders can be purchased onsite: Check 1 for the execution fee of $25 and photo of $15 (if applicable) made payable to “Postmaster” and check 2 for the application fee made payable to “US Department of State” (Total fee is dependent upon product(s), service type and delivery request. For Renewals: Check 1 payable to US Department of State; - Check 2 (optional passport photo) $15 made payable to Postmaster.

 

Benefit Concert

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold a “Save the Columns” benefit concert at 7 p.m. at the church. Benefits the church’s column restoration efforts.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Nature Sketchbook Journaling from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Celebrating Agriculture

WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. All welcome. Rain or shine. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. ($5 for adults; $3 for kids under 10).

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the 13th annual Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon at 5 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Positively Pomfret

POMFRET --- Positively Pomfret will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the town’s Recreation fields off Rt. 97.

 

Sun. Sept. 24

Community Day

THOMPSON --- The 14th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park, Rt. 12. Rain date, Oct. 1. 860-923-9440.

 

Golf Tourney

PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post #13 will hold a golf tournament Sept. 24 at Connecticut National Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1. Individual golfers $125; foursomes $500; Tee Sponsorships available $100; Major sponsorships available $1,000. 860-928-7243.

 

Day of Peace

PUTNAM --- The UN International Day of Peace will be held at 2 p.m. at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Provincial House Auditorium on Church Street. Bring prayers or thoughts of peace, enjoy singing and fellowship. The theme this year is "There is No Peace When There is Prejudice."

 

Seminar

PUTNAM --- Quest Martial Arts Master Mike Bogdanski and Master Kristin Duethorn will host a free "Back To School" self-defense seminar at 11 a.m. Free, but we ask that you bring a food item to be donated to a local food bank. Space limited. Call 860.928.9218 to reserve spot.

 

Wed. Sept. 27

Book Sale

MANSFIELD --- The Friends of the Mansfield Library will hold its book sale on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the library on Rt. 89. 

 

Thur. Sept. 28

Fund-raiser Trivia

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Light Up Putnam.

 

Sat. Sept. 30

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948.

 

Oktoberfest

SOUTHBRIDGE --- Pilsudski Polish American Citizens Club will present Oktoberfest from 1 to 7 p.m. rain or shine. $10 (benefits St John Paul II Food Pantry) available in advance or at the door

Children under 16 with an adult free. 774-318-6088.

 

Swedish Meatballs

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will hold its authentic Swedish Meatball supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available.

 

Sun. Oct. 1

Flu Shots

PLAINFIELD --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a Drive-Thru flu clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. at Plainfield High School on Rt. 12, Central Village. 100 free flu shots will be available to people ages 18 and over. No registration necessary. Multiple people per car and arriving with completed paperwork is highly encouraged. Download forms at www.nddh.org/newsevents.

 

Mon. Oct. 2

Garden Club

WOODSTOCK --- The QUIET CORNER GARDEN CLUB will present “Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter” at 7 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church on Roseland Park road. New members welcome: www.quietcornergardenclub.org.

 

Fri. Oct. 6

‘Fatal Murder’

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Death by Fatal Murder” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, and 22. 860-928-7887.

 

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present its First Fridays event from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown. Discoverputnam.com.

 

Sat. Oct. 7

Super Hero Fun Day

WAUREGAN --- The 2nd Annual Super Hero Fun Day will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at United Services Wauregan Office on Putnam Road. The free, family event is sponsored by United Services Youth Service Bureau and features local first responder and other super heroes as well as a variety of super hero themed activities and a free lunch. Please RSVP by Sept. 22 to Robin at 860-412-8652. For more information, visit www.unitedservicesct.org.

 

Finnish Event

CANTERBURY --- The 7th Annual Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at the Finnish American Heritage Society at North Canterbury Road.  Indoor artisan exhibits and craft demonstrations. Tours of the Finnish Heritage Museum and Finnish sauna. Refreshments, live music, handicapped accessible. Free admission. 

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Tractor Supply store on Rt. 44 will host a farmers market. Seeking farmers, crafters and artisans to sell their homemade and homegrown goods. To register, vendors can visit TSCEventPartners.com or the Putnam store. Nonprofit organizations and food trucks are also welcome to register.

 

Sat. Oct. 14

Craft Fair

KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical and Genealogical Society craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s on Hartford Pike in Dayville. Crafters wanted. 203 583 5073,  or the Killingly Historical and Genealogical Society. 

 

Sat. Oct. 21

Church Fair

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present a Harvest Fair and Luncheon ’17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Great Pumpkin Fest

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present its Great Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. downtown. Discoverputnam.com.

 

Tackle the Trail

POMFRET --- The QVCC Foundation annual fund-raiser, Tackle the Trail, will start at 9 a.m. at the Airline Trail and run to Willimantic. You can run as an individual or as a relay team. $100 for individual runner or relay team (up to 5 runners) $200. Supports foundation’s mission, to raise funds so that all residents of northeastern Connecticut are provided the opportunity to attend QVCC.  regardless of income, to support education excellence, technological advancement, and professional 860- 932- 4174 .

 

Open House

PUTNAM --- King Cadillac GMC on Pomfret Street will hold its annual Open House and Customer Appreciation event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, free fall checkups, displays and more.

 

Fri. Oct. 27

Trick or Treat

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the town’s Recreation Department will present Trick or Treat on Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m. Discoverputnam.com.

 

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PUTNAM — Dr. Marc Cerrone, Director of Pediatrics for Day Kimball Medical Group’s Pediatric Centers and Medical Director of Day Kimball Hospital’s Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program, has been voted Best Pediatrician in Norwich Magazine’s Best of Northeastern Connecticut contest for the second year in a row.

Thousands of votes were cast in numerous categories in the magazine’s reader’s choice poll.

Of the honor, Cerrone said, “I feel truly humbled by this recognition from the community and grateful for having had the opportunity to care for children here for the past 18 years. It has been especially poignant this year as I realize the babies I first cared for at birth when I began my career here graduated high school this year, and I feel honored to have been trusted to care for them by the parents of northeastern Connecticut.”

Cerrone has cared for children across northeastern Connecticut for 18 years, having joined the staff of Day Kimball in 1999 after completing his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Cerrone is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is an assistant professor of Pediatrics at UMass School of Medicine.

In addition to his roles at Day Kimball, Cerrone is also a co-host of The NEW DAY Show on WINY 1350 AM radio alongside Dr. Erica Kesselman; a founding member of HealthQuest, a collaboration among local organizations designed to promote health and wellness in northeastern Connecticut; and a member of the Hale Family YMCA Board of Advisors.

Cerrone was also awarded Humanitarian of the Year by the Putnam Lions Club in 2009 for his international medical mission trips.