Wed. Jan. 15
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “Thompson Congregational Church—The Spirit Endures” through Jan. 30. 860-923-9779.

Thur. Jan. 16
Irish Program
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Library is sponsoring an event, “Ireland Forever” from 7 to 8 p.m.  once a month at the library. Free. All welcome.

Fri. Jan. 17
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Takeout available. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.

Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp will have a Winter Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 until 9 a.m. Jan. 19 at the camp on Taft Pond Rd. $50. Preregister by Jan. 12: 860-974-3379.

Sat. Jan. 18
Bald Eagle Hike
CENTRAL VILLAGE --- The Last Green Valley will present a Bald Eagle Hike from 10 a.m. at the Quinebaug Trout Hatchery. This is a mostly flat terrain, one-hour walk on rough surfaces. Register at: 860-774-3300.

Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Women of Windham County will hold its annual Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse Fund-raiser from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus. Dancing, light food, drawings. $20. Tickets at WINY and Trink-et Shoppe.

Wed. Jan. 22
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “Thompson Congregational Church—The Spirit Endures” through Jan. 30. 860-923-9779.

Thur. Jan. 23
Society Meeting
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Old Pomfret Town House, 17 Town House Road. Those interested in becoming a member and others are welcome. 860-460-6689.

Trivia fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions will hold a Trivia Night at 7 p.m. at the Crossings on Union Square. Benefits the Day Kimball Woman’s Board.

Fri. Jan. 24
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Takeout available. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.

Eagle Program
BROOKLYN --- The Last Green Valley will present “Eagles with Horizon Wings” at 1:15 p.m. at Creamery Brook Village. Limited space. Register at: 860-779-8700.

Public Lecture
POMFRET --- The Schwartz Public Lecture by Steven Johnson will be presented from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hard Auditorium at Pomfret School. Free. Open to all. RSVP required: www.pomfret.org/lecture.967.

Boeing Boeing
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Boeing Boeing at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, 25, 31 and Feb. 1 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.

Sat. Jan. 25
Acorn Adventure
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will present Acorn Adventure – Bald Eagles and Big Nests at 10 a.m. at Roseland Park. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope if you have them. Toward the end of the adventure Horizon Wings of Ashford will join us with some special guests.  Free to families thanks to the generous sponsorship of Putnam Bank.

Ham, Bean Supper
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church’s fund-raiser Ham & Bean Supper will be from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 for adults; kids 10 and younger eat free. Tickets available at the door or by calling 860-928-2731. Takeout available.

Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- Howie Bursen, John Bailey, Martin Grosswendt and Bennett Hammond return to the Vanilla Bean Café at 7:30 p.m. for their 28th performing to benefit Access’s Northeast Connecticut Food Pantries. $20. Last year the concert raised more than $1,000. 860-412-1600.

Boeing Boeing
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Boeing Boeing at 7:30 p.m. Jan.  25, 31 and Feb. 1 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.

Sun. Jan. 26
Concert
DANIELSON --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council is sponsoring a concert and sing-a-long by Dulcimea, a local dulcimer group, at 2 p.m. at the Danielson United Methodist Church on Spring Street. A free will offering will benefit KBIC's homeless fund.  Snow date is Feb. 9. 860-928-0308.

Boeing Boeing
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Boeing Boeing at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, 25, 31 and Feb. 1 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.

Wed. Jan. 29
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “Thompson Congregational Church—The Spirit Endures” through Jan. 30. 860-923-9779.

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4 New Members
The Putnam Lions recently inducted four new members. Left to right: Erin Van Dam, Lion Barbara Chubbuck, Debra Rajaniemi, Lion Greg King, Mikayla Van Dam, Lion Al Cormier, Patricia Faucher and Lion Steve Faucher. Courtesy photo.

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Lions induct 4
PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions recently inducted four new members.
Patricia Faucher, Debra Rajaniemi, Mikayla Van Dam and Erin Van Dam were welcomed into the Putnam Lions Club in a ceremony led by Lion Greg King. The new members were presented for membership by their sponsors, Lions Steve Faucher, Al Cormier and Barbara Chubbuck.  During the ceremony they were given a history of the club and they were welcomed into the world’s largest and most active service club organization.
The Putnam Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday and third Wednesday of the month at The Crossings Restaurant and Brew Pub.

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Croteau honored
at Putnam Bank
Kathy Croteau was named Putnam Bank’s Employee of the Month for December 2019. Croteau has been with the bank since September 2013, and currently serves as branch manager of the Plainfield Office.
Kathy said, “I am so honored to be chosen for this award.  I work with an awesome group of people here at Putnam Bank who all come together to support our local community.”
Kathy is on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT, and is part of both the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce and the Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys weaving, visiting Vermont, gardening and spending time with her husband and three boys. 
 “Kathy, with her friendly demeanor and excellent skill set, is an excellent team member. Putnam Bank and the many customers we serve are fortunate to have Kathy on the Putnam Bank team.” said Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank.

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