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WOODSTOCK — As the class of 2019’s time at The Woodstock Academy came to a close, graduates looked ahead to their plans beyond high school. Academy graduates were accepted into a diverse list of schools and ultimately will pursue a variety of fields of study.
During the final week of school, students posed for the annual future plans picture wearing clothing representing their future plans including enrolling in colleges and universities nearby and around the world, pursuing vocational opportunities, or enlisting in the military.
“After spending time at The Woodstock Academy building their academic foundation, developing their passions, and exploring interests, it is exciting to see where our students are headed,” said Chris Sandford, head of school at The Woodstock Academy.
A sampling of the Class of 2019 College Acceptances: American University, Arcadia University, Arizona State University, Assumption College, Babson College, Ball State University, Baylor University, Belmont University, Bentley University, Boston University, Bradley University, Bucknell University, California State Polytechnic University – Pomona ,Case Western Reserve University, Champlain College, Clark University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, Colgate University, College for Creative Studies, College of the Holy Cross, Connecticut College, Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, DePaul University, Drew University, Drexel University, East Carolina University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Elon University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach, Emmanuel College, Fairfield University, Flagler College, Fordham University, Furman University, George Mason University, Gordon College, Haverford College, Hofstra University, Husson University, Iona College, Iowa State University, James Madison University, Lehigh University, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattanville College, Marist College, Maryland Institute College of Art, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Nichols College, Northeastern University, Nova Southeastern University, Ohio University, Pennsylvania State University, Providence College, Purdue University, Quinnipiac University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Sacred Heart University, Saint Anselm College, Saint Michael’s College, School of Visual Arts, Seton Hall University, Siena College, Simmons University, Skidmore College, Smith College, Southern New Hampshire University, Springfield Colleges. John’s University, Stonehill College, Stony Brook University, Syracuse University, Temple University, Texas A&M University, The George Washington University, The Ohio State University, The University of Alabama, The University of Arizona, The University of Iowa, The University of Tampa, Towson University, Unity College, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of California, Davis, University of California, Irvine, University of California, San Diego, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Cruz, University of Cincinnati, University of Colorado at Boulder, UConn, University of Delaware, University of Maine, University of Maryland, College Park, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, University of Michigan, University of Mississippi, University of New England, University of New Hampshire at Durham, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rhode Island, University of Rochester, University of San Diego, University of San Francisco, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, University of Vermont, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Vassar College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, Washington State University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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Awarded
scholarships
WATERFORD — Several local students were awarded college scholarships from the Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
A total of 45 scholarships totaling $90,000 were awarded. The scholarship is for $2,000.
Local scholarship winners include: Brandon Griffin, Pomfret School; Kayla Anderson, Putnam High School; Bryce DonFrancisco, H.H. Ellis Technical High School; and Lauren Semancik, The Woodstock Academy.
Other winners include:  Ryan Konon, Bacon Academy; Zachary Aquino, East Lyme High School; Daven Roberts, East Lyme High School; Lucy Driscoll, Ella T. Grasso Technical High School; Caitlyn Shetland, Griswold High School; Allia Izzarelli, Griswold High School; Melanie Straub, Killingly High School; Emily Watling, Killingly High School; Marissa Archer, Ledyard High School; Mikayla Fors, Ledyard High School; Madison Murphy, Lyman Memorial High School; Noah Rumm, Lyme-Old Lyme High School; Hannah Casey, Marine Science Magnet High School; Emma Giurleo, Montville High School; Rachel Liang, Montville High School; Mackenzie Ullrich, Montville High School; Taylin Santiago, New London High School; Nathaniel Crary, Norwich Free Academy; Liliana Lorenzo Concepcion, Norwich Free Academy; Justin Relaz, Norwich Technical High School; Katelyn Benito, Parish Hill High School; Emily Moran, Plainfield High School; Megan Clabby, Robert E. Fitch High School; John Marcolina, Robert E. Fitch High School; Cole Potts, Saint Bernard High School; Connor Naslund, Stonington High School; Emma Sabbadini, Stonington High School; Travis Gladstone, Waterford High School; Julia Karlberg, Waterford High School; Sophia Kasem-Beg, Waterford High School; and Valerie Knowles, Wheeler High School.

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Fund-raiser concert
PUTNAM — Musical and comedy acts will take part in the first annual BravoFest at Charlee Bravo’s on Grove Street. Doors open at 4 p.m. Fundraiser for National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. $10 admission includes food. 21 and up. All veterans admitted free. 860-963-2097.

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Wed. June 26
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bull Hill Bird Watch/Hike at 8 a.m. at Bull Hill Forest Preserve.  $5 for CAS; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birds of Connecticut Photography Exhibit” through the end of July at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

Thur. June 27
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Trail Wood Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road.  $5 for CAS; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Tour
PUTNAM --- A tour of the American Lithuanian Cultural Archives museum on Mary Crest Drive will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. For info: 978-692-4625.

Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossing Restaurant. Benefits the Women and Girls Fund.

Fri. June 28
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Frog and Toad Calls from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road.  Free for CAS; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sat. June 29
‘Michael Jackson Experience’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present a special musical event, Joby Rogers The Ultimate UMX Michael Jackson Experience’ at 7:30 p.m. at the Bradley. $32 for main floor and $29 for balcony. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

Fund-raiser
EASTFORD --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp will hold a fund-raiser at Frog Rock Rest Stop on Rt. 44. Vendors wanted. Go to Frog Rock’s FB page.

Swedish Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will hold a Swedish Meatball Supper in memory of Shannon Labonte from 5 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults; $5 for kids 6-12. Takeout available.  Book sale, drawing. Info/reservations: 860-928-4293.

Mon. July 1
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.

Thur. July 4
Happy Birthday, USA!

Fri. July 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “American Theme Parks and Animation”

Sat. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's free fireworks event will begin at 4 at Rotary Park with a concert by the East Woodstock Cornet Band from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The Big Blue Thang will entertain at 7:15 and fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m./dusk. Rain date July 7. Bring lawn chairs.

Thur. July 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Evening Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Fri. July 12
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The 35th Annual DKH Putnam Bank Golf Classic will start at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. $150 pp or $600 non-sponsor team entry fee. daykimball.org.

Sat. July 13
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The River Fire event will begin around dusk in the Quinebaug River off Rotary Park. Free.

Sun. July 14
Tag Sale
PUTNAM --- B'nai Shalom will hold its annual tag sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the synagogue on Church Street. Donations accepted.  Call 860-315-5181 to arrange drop off.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Haiku & Contemplation” from 3 to 5 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Thur. July 18
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET – A concert, “Woodstock: 50 Years Later” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free.  860-928-3475.

Murder Mystery
POMFRET --- The New Roxbury Land Trust is hosting an interactive Mafia Murders Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. at Tyrone Farm on Tyrone Road, Pomfret. Costumes encouraged. $50 pp. Make payable to: The New Roxbury Land Trust, 248 Woodstock Road, Woodstock, Ct. 06281. 860-928-2669.

Sun. July 21
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Summer Writing Workshop” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register required: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tues. July 23
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret Center will present “Trail Wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibition
STURBRIDGE --- The Pearl K. McGown Northern Teachers’ Workshop will hold a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Publick House and event center on Main Street. Free.

Thur. July 25
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tues. July 30
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET--- A concert, “Straight-Up Jazz Trio,” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. 860-928-3475.

Thur. Aug 1
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Scoops Night will be held at 6 p.m. at Deary Brothers Mike’s Stand.  Benefits the Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. Daykimball.org.

Fri. Aug 2
‘Shrek the Musical’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Shrek the Musical” through Aug. 18. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “Happy 50th Anniversary, Woodstock!”.

Thur. Aug. 8
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET --- A Concert will be presented by Claudia Schmidt (who has traversed North America and Europe) at 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Public Library. Free. She will present her original songs exploring the folk, blues and jazz idioms. 860-928-3475.

Fri. Aug. 9
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The River Fire event will begin around dusk in the Quinebaug River off Rotary Park. Free.

Sat. Aug. 10
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The NE CT Cancer fund Walk and Race will be held at 8 a.m. at The Black Dog Bar and Grille. $35 pp. Daykimball.org.

Sat. Aug. 17
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH 9th Annual “Give it a TRI” Triathlon will be held at 8 a.m. at Moosup Pond, Moosup. Daykimball.org.

Fri. Aug. 23
‘Forever Plaid’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Forever Plaid” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 25. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

Thur. Aug. 29
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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