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Wed. June 24
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present “Lunch with Friends”, followed by a presentation from Dione Longley, co-author of Heroes for All Time: Connecticut’s Civil War Soldiers Tell Their Stories from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.. This book is rich with photos and writings from soldiers, doctors and nurses, families, and volunteers, offering vivid first-hand accounts of battles and camp life. The light lunch and program are sponsored by the Friends of Pomfret Public Library. Registration is required atwww.pomfretlibrary.org or 860-928-3475.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “The Beauty of Nature’s Bounty,” by the New England Society of Botanical Artists exhibit and sale through June at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. Free. 860-928-4948.
Fun Runs
THOMPSON --- The Wednesday Fun runs will be held at the West Thompson Dam through Sept. 16. The runs/walks start at 6:15. All welcome.
‘Touring’ Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s new exhibit “Touring New England, 1820 – 1970” opens today and runs through Oct. 15 at Roseland Cottage, in the Carriage Barn. It explores why the region’s natural and built environments have been tourist destinations for centuries. The exhibit touches on the distinct characteristics of each New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Free.
Thur. June 25
Genealogy Workshop
TOLLAND --- The French Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut will offer free genealogy software use workshops from 2 to 4 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 25 and from 7 to 9 p.m. June 25, July 30 and Aug. 27 at the FCGSC Library on Tolland Green. Free but call for reservation: 860-872-2597.
Fri. June 26
'Broadway Live 2015'
PUTNAM --- Broadway Live Productions/THOMASDORAN & company will present "Broadway Live ... 2015" at 8 p.m. June 25, 26 and 27 and at 2 p.m. June 27 and 28 at the Bradley Playhouse.
Sat. June 27
Victorian Bazaar
WINDHAM --- The Willimantic Camp Meeting Association’s 106th Victorian Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 453 Windham Road (Rt. 32 South), 1 mile south of the Frog Bridge. Benefits maintenance for several historical rental cottages and more.
Whip-poor-will Walk
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Whip-poor-will Walk at 8:45 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. Bring small flashlight or headlamp. In case of rain, it will be rescheduled. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Preregister: 860-928-4948
Sun. June 28
Fund-raiser ‘Cruise’
PUTNAM --- The 12th annual Cruisin’ for Cancer Care will start at 8 a.m. at the Putnam Municipal Parking Lot. $25 per person; $35 per couple. $15 BBQ follows. Benefits the DKH Deary Memorial Cancer fund. 860-928-7141.
Tues. June 30
Music Series
WOODSTOCK --- The NAHACO Summer Sing Jam Music Series begins today and will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 25 at Eastford/Woodstock Nahaco Park, 305 Crystal Pond Rd. Woodstock (Weeks Rd in Eastford). Free. All ages. Favorite song sharing; Acoustic instrument jamming; Rustic lakeside listening. Info: ‘This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.’ 860-974-0197.
Wed. July 1
Photo Walk
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a nature photography walk from 4 to 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. Free to CAS members; $5 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Pet Loss Support Group
DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam Pike, will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. Free. No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process. 860-774-1253.
Fri. July 3
Display
PUTNAM --- On First Friday, the Aspinock Historical Society will present a display of WWII memorabilia, plus see “Putnam on the Home Front” pictures and stories at the Congregational Church of Putnam.
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Putnam. This month the theme is The 1940s.
Sat. July 4
Happy 4th of July!
Jamboree
E. WOODSTOCK --- The 59th annual Jamboree will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Woodstock Common. Attic Treasures. Books. & Silent Auction will open at 9. Register for the Pinewood Derby and Horseshoes at 11. Chicken barbecue begins at 11:30 and lasts until the last bite is gone. Parade steps off at 1. Live entertainment and food www.ewcchurch.org
Parade
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury 4th of July Parade and Family Fun Event starts with participants forming up at the Baldwin School at 9 a.m. Parade steps off at 10 and follows Rt. 14 to the Canterbury Town Hall/Community Center. After the parade, stay for food, entertainment, and family fun. Rain or shine.
Sun. July 5
Worship
BROOKLYN --- The Old Trinity Episcopal Church will be open to the public at 10 a.m. for worship and celebration of America’s independence. It is the oldest Episcopal Church still in use in the state. It is at the intersection of routes 6 and 169.
Quasset School Open
WOODSTOCK --- Quasset School on Frog Pond Road will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays in July and August.
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Photos to be taken
PUTNAM — A representative from the Assessor’s Office will be out this summer taking photos of all properties. Assessor Rande Chmura said photos have not been done since 2003 and they are used to update tax assessment information.
The representative will have a photo ID. The work will begin as soon as possible and will be finished by the end of October.
For questions, call the Assessor’s office at 860-963-6802.
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The Putnam Rotary Club honored four winners of the prestigious Rotary Paul Harris Award recently. Left to right: Richard Naumann, Donna Coderre, Sue Desrosiers and Susan Esons. Linda Lemmon photo.
The Putnam Rotary Club recently honored four residents with Rotary’s highest honor: The Paul Harris Fellow Award.
Rotarian Susan Desrosiers, executive director of the Arc Quinebaug Valley was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow recognizing the work that she has done in supporting children and adults with developmental and other life altering disabilities. She was also cited for her community volunteer work with the Pomfret Library, the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital, and co-managing of the DKH gift shop, as well as her various volunteer efforts with the Putnam Rotary Club.
Rotarian Richard Naumann was also awarded a Paul Harris. Born in Germany he worked with his family and his passion for cooking led him to Switzerland, Norway, New York City and Miami. In 1986 he and a partner transformed the 1816 William Bowen house into the Inn at Woodstock Hill. The inn is now a certified green lodging facility. His community support includes, but is not limited to: Irish Night, Grandchildren with autism, Tastefully New England (helping support the Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce), Summer-fest supports …United Services Autism Center, TEEG, Woodstock Academy, Northeast Opportunity for Wellness, local churches and many more. He has a daughter Astrid and three grandchildren.
Donna Coderre was also awarded a Paul Harris. She was the youngest of four children and was very close to her father who died when she was 6. This had an impact on her life as she left school at 16 to work to help family. She eventually received her GED and has taken courses at QVCC. She has been employed at Day Kimball Hospital for 39 years in the cardiology department, I Critical Care Coordinator and Facilitator for the Chief of Cardiology. She’s very caring, well organized. She has a son Charles who lives with his wife Melissa and their daughter Gabrielle in Dudley.
Susan Esons also received a Paul Harris award. She retired this Spring after serving as the only executive director for Day Kimball Homemakers for nearly 28 years. In that position she had a passion for serving thousands of our friends and neighbors in helping them stay in their homes whenever possible. She was also much loved and respected by the agency’s employees.
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Girder Time
Tully Construction, which is the general contractor for the Quinebaug Regional Technology Park bridge construction, installed the steel girders that provides the base for the bridge last week. Courtesy photo.
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Then
The Hammond, Knowlton Heminway Silk Sox baseball team in 1932. They played at Renick's Field. Putnam Town Crier file photos.
& Now
Renick's's Field was behind what is now Jade Garden restaurant off Kennedy Drive in Putnam.