POMFRET — The third annual Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5 K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will be held on April 23.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 10. Walkers will begin immediately after runners.  The race will be professionally timed by Last Mile Race Management and there will be awards for Top 3 for Men and Women in each division.  

All proceeds will go into the Jim Logee campership fund which provided some level of support to 149 campers last year to help with the cost of attending camp.  Jim Logee was a dedicated member of the Windham-Tolland 4-H camp community. He is a past president of the Windham County 4-H Foundation and chairman of the Camp Committee. He died in 2007.

Register for the race by April 1 for a discounted price and a free T-shirt.  Visit the website, www.4hcampct.org for more details and registration forms.

 

 

Volunteering

Putnam Bank President and CEO Tom Borner, and his wife Kathy volunteered with St. Bernard Project on rebuild still underway from Hurricane Katrina as part of the annual ICBA convention in New Orleans.  St. Bernard Project is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 which exists to ensure that communities at risk of, or impacted by disaster, have the resources to prepare and recover in the most prompt, efficient, and predictable way possible. Courtesy photo.

 

 

Wed. March 16

Art

THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library’s Pieceful Pleasures, by Laura Salo through March 30. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 2. Program supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. 860-923-9779

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Prose and Art Exhibit through March 30 at the center on Day Road. 928-4948.

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O’Scolaigh Lange will exhibit their work at the Vanilla Bean Café through the month of April.

 

Thur. March 17

Irish Night Fund-raiser

CANTERBURY --- United Services will host 15th Annual Irish Night at Wrights Mill Farm in Canterbury. Irish Night tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased through March 10 by calling:  Dinner, music and auction. Benefits United Services Children and Family Programs.  860-774-2020 

 

Gardening Program

EASTFORD --- The Eastford Agricultural Committee and the Eastford Public Library will present “Introduction to Vegetable Gardening,” led by John Lorusso, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastford Public Library.

 

Fri. March 18

Garden Conference

STORRS --- The UConn 2016 Garden Conference will be held on the UConn Campus. Fee. Registration required. For information: (860) 486- 6740 

 

Sat. March 19

Empty Bowl Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present The Empty Bowl Supper fund-raiser at 4:45 and at 6 p.m. at the Elk’s Club on Edmond Street. Sawmill Pottery is once again taking part. Benefits Interfaith Human Services of Putnam/Daily Bread. $20. 928-4205.

 

Food Drive

PUTNAM ---  There will be a food drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. It’s sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 21, the Daughters of Isabella and the Knights of Columbus. Benefits Project Northeast, to assist anyone in need throughout all of northeastern Connecticut. Bring nonperishable food items and tax-deductible monetary donations. Or mail check made out to “Project Northeast,” to Fr. Richard Archambault, Director, Project Northeast, 81 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260.

 

Paint/Sip

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will present a Paint and Sip Night from 6 to 9 p.m. All supplies included. Light refreshments will be served. $35 860-923-2967

 

Take-out Lasagna Dinner

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ at the corner of routes 6 and 169 will hold a Take Out Lasagna Dinner from 4:30 to 6:3- p.m. or until it’s gone. $10.

 

Sun. March 20

Palm Sunday Concert

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present a Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Freewill donations.  928-4205.

 

Natural World Lecture

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Finding Out: The Art and Science of Learning About Our Natural World” at 2 p.m. (preceded by an optional guided walk at 1 p.m.). Free to members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Egg Hunt

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold an Easter Egg Hunt and drawing at 1 p.m.  860-923-2967 

 

Acorn Adventure

THOMPSON --- The TLGV March Acorn Adventure will be a Trail Hike and Alpaca Meet & Greet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Morning Beckons Farm on Sand Dam Rd. No dogs. Dress for the weather (boots). Free. All welcome.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7.  860-923-2967

 

Tues. March 22

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

 

Caregivers Group

PUTNAM --- Saint Philip's Church on Grove Street will host a new support group for people providing care or support for a loved one or working in a care profession from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Meeting room is downstairs at rear of church on Pleasant St. Light refreshments and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Free: 860-928-3510

 

Thur. March 31

Speaker

DANIELSON --- The QVCC Foundation will present Casey Sherman, best-selling author of eight acclaimed novels, at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets: $50 for event and dinner.  860-932-4174 .

 

Sat. April 2

Spring Tea

THOMPSON --- The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital will host a Spring Tea fund-raiser at 11:30 a.m. at Raceway Restaurant. It includes a make your own salad bar and a vintage fashion show. RSVP by March 28 and info: 860-377-9824. 

 

Sun. April 3

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present a Photography Contest & Exhibit (submission deadline March 15) through April 30. Opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. April 3. 928-4948.

 

Tues. April 5

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “Henry & Mudge” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946. 

 

Wed. April 6

Algae-control Workshop

WOODSTOCK --- The Eastern Connecticut Conservation District, in partnership with the Woodstock Conservation Commission, is hosting a workshop focused on methods to control algae in lakes, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Woodstock Academy Commons. Free. Snow date: April 7. Preregistration required:  860-928-4948

 

Thur. April 7

Travel Presentation

POMFRET --- the Pomfret Public Library will present “Travels in Patagonia: A presentation by Ann and Walter Hinchman,” at 7 p.m. at the library. Free.  860-928-3475.

 

Fri. April 8

Avenue Q

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “ Avenue Q” at 7:30 p.m. April 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. April 10, 17, 24. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Mon. April 11

Spaghetti Supper

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Grange # 97 annual Spaghetti & Meatball Supper will be held from  5 to 7 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 6-12. Use Livery Street entrance. Takeout available. 

 

Fri. May 6

First Friday

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present “Fun on the Lawn: A Kid’s Fair” from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the downtown Putnam First Fridays celebration. Free. 928-4205.

 

Book Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present a Book Sale from 5 to 7 p.m. May 6 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7. Proceeds shared with community charities.  928-4205.

 

Sat. May 7

Book Sale

W. WOODSTOCK--- The West Woodstock Library on Bungay Hill Connector will hold a book sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is seeking donations for the sale. Hard cover and paperback books gladly accepted! Looking for non fiction, fiction, gardening, cooking, children, vintage and  collectible books. (No Reader’s Digest condensed books, text books, encyclopedias or magazines.) Book donations accepted until noon on May 5.Call for more info or to get address for monetary donations:  860 974-0376.

 

Plant Sale

WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Gardeners Club will present its annual Plant Sale, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Roseland Cottage, Rt. 169.

 

Fri. May 20

History Program

THOMPSON --- A  Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tourtellotte Memorial High School’s 1909 Building, Ryscavage Auditorium, on Rt. 12. It’s for  All historical societies, librarians, or other like-minded organizations(and individuals) that focus on preserving and passing on our history. RSVP: 860-774-3300.

 

Tues. May 24

Three C’s

WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “SkippyjonJones Snow What” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946. 

 

Mon. May 30

Road Race

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Memorial Day 10K Road Race will begin with regiswtration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Woodtock Academy Fieldhouse. Race starts at 9. $20 pre-registration fee (received by May 16). This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Fri. June 3

Golf Tournament

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Club.

 

Sat. June 11

Bike Ride

PUTNAM --- The 2016 IHSP Bell Tower Spring Classic Bike Ride fund-raiser will be held today. There are three routes.

 

Sat. June 25

Comedy All Stars

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins’ New England Comedy All Stars. $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Sat. Sept. 10

Comedy All Stars

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins’ New England Comedy All Stars. $20. 860-928-7887.

 

 

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Honored

Nathan Mitchell was named Westview Health Care Center’s Employee of The Month for February. He lives in Brooklyn, and works in the facility’s Dietary Department as the Dietary Evening Supervisor.  He has been employed at Westview since May 2011 and he previously won the Employee of The Month in December of 2011. “This is Nathan’s second award and he truly deserves all of the accolades he receives,” said administrator David T. Panteleakos.  Previous to his employment at Westview, Mitchell received a degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University in Providence.