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Then
This is the former location of Snuffy's liquor store. Photo courtesy of Leon Gothreau.

& Now
The same corner is now home to a bank on Providence Street.

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Monday - No school. Columbus Day.
Woodstock public schools
Tuesday: No school. Wednesday: General Tsao Chicken, snow peas, fruit. Thursday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, carrot sticks, fruit. Friday: Pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Tuesday: Spaghetti, meatballs, broccoli. Wednesday: Sloppy Joes, Rick Crispy treats. Thursday - half day: Chicken tenders, gravy, potatoes, carrots. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Tuesday: Zesty orange chicken bowls or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, or chicken quesadilla. Thursday: Nachos Grande or chicken caesar salad. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or fish and chips.
Pomfret Community
Tuesday: Pizza, three-bean salad, carrots, fruits. Wednesday - Brunch for Lunch: French toast sticks, egg patties, fruits. Thursday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, vegetarian baked beans, fruits. Friday: Lasagna rollups, salad, fruits.
 

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Festival set
WOODSTOCK — Roseland Cottage holds its 36th annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14.
The festival is one of the leading juried fine arts and crafts shows in New England, showcasing more than 175 artisans and their wares. Craft lovers are invited to view handcrafted jewelry, glass, photography, pottery, paintings, clothing, metalwork, and much more.
Tours and music and food available. Admission for adults is $5. Historic New England members and children under 12 are admitted free. Parking is free. The event is held rain or shine. For more information call 860-928-4074 or 617-994-5924.
 

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Zombies return!
PUTNAM — The final evening of the 2018 First Fridays season promises to provide thrills and chills with the return of the annual Zombie Fashion Show. Oct. 5 participants and spectators are invited to partake in a frighteningly fun evening on Main Street in Putnam.
The October First Fridays event remains unique from the rest of the season with the public encouraged to not just attend the festival, but to take a starring role. The spectacle begins shortly after 7 p.m. with a “Thrilling” performance by The Complex Performing Arts Centre on Main Street. Then, starting at 7:30 p.m., zombies of all ages will stroll down a putrid runway for prizes. Event sponsor Hot Costumes of Webster will transform lower Main Street into a haunted graveyard for the evening, complete with props and an otherworldly fog. There will be an expanded runway and enhanced lighting, lighting  courtesy of Steve White of Flash Times Photo Booth. Zombie Fashion Show will have a killer soundtrack provided by DJ “Scary” Gary O of WINY.
For 2018, the event will feature three categories: Youth (2 – 12), Adult (ages 13+), and Group, with prizes awarded to the top three in each category. Prizes will include gift cards to a variety of local shops and restaurants as well as other surprise items. Entries are limited, and preregistration is required for those interested in participating. Registration is available online at: http://www.discoverputnam.com. 
The 2017 event saw record-breaking crowds and 2018 is expected to see even more visitors to this celebrated event. For highlights from last year, visitors are encouraged to visit the Discover Putnam Facebook page for a video of the many impressive zombies who rose from the dead to haunt Main Street: https://www.facebook.com/discoverputnam/videos/302880467187911/.

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