Wed. March 4
Pet Loss Group
DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on Putnam Pike will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process. 860-774-1253.
Fri. March 6
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H will present a teen weekend from 5:30 p.m. March 6 through 9:30 a.m. March 8 at the Brooklyn Extension Service on Wolf Den Road. $50. Preregister by Feb. 28. 860-974-3379.
Audition
PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Arts on Main Street will hold auditions for "The Boxcar Children" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6 and from noon to 2 p.m. March. Special audition requirements and cast needs will be posted on website: www.thecpac.org. Show dates are in May.
Sat. March 7
Fund-raiser Breakfast
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Association will host an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Pre-sale tickets are available by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 860-928-6905 Ext. 3025. Pre-sale tickets are $8 for adults; $6 for kids 2-10; kids younger than 2 are admitted free. Pictures with your Fantasy Friends are $5. Tickets available at the door $10 per adult/ $8 children.
Corned Beef
POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret will hold a corned beef diner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the church. Eat in or take out. $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. Snow date March 8. 860-928-7026.
Quilt Program
KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical Society will be hosting a program presented by Sue Reich on quilts at 1:30 p.m. at the center at 196 Main St. Reich has a quilt made in 1830 with the name of Nathaniel Williams attached from Killingly.
Sun. March 8
Ranger Program
OXFORD, Mass. --- The Last Green Valley Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventures will present a program, “Why do they call it an observation blind?,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hodges Village Dam on Howarth Road. Free. 860-774-3300
Bluegrass
WILLIMANTIC --- Bluegrass favorite Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters will perform at 4 p.m. at The Bread Box, in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, on Valley Street. $12. Benefits the Covenant Soup Kitchen and Emergency Food Pantry. 860-429-4220.
Thur. March 12
Community Forum
WOODSTOCK --- The Board of Education will hold a community forum on the upcoming budget from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Woodstock Middle School cafeteria. The community is invited to ask questions, offer budget-related suggestions, and enjoy complimentary refreshments and childcare. Citizens wishing to submit questions prior to the forum are urged to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Fri. March 13
Civil War Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Civil War Author and Blogger John Banks On Connecticut’s Role in the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg” after its 7 p.m. business session at the Town Hall Community Room. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org
Sat. March 14
Volleyball Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge will be held March 14 and 15 at the Strong Fieldhouse at Pomfret School. For information on fielding a team or for donations, call 860-617-4142 or go to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
TLGV Program
EASTFORD --- The Last Green Valley will present a Maple Sugar Tour from 10 a.m. to noon at Town Line Tree Farm on Weeks Road. No cost to members, but registration is required: 860-774-3300.
Beef-Cabbage Dinner
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at 6 p.m. Music provided by Cashel Rock. Adults; $15; children under 10; $8. Take out available at 5:45. 860-928-7449.
Thur. March 19
Basketball Shootout
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ray Brousseau Senior Game will be held at the Putnam High School gym. Girls’ game starts at 5:30; boys at 7. Admission $1 students/senior citizens $3 adult.
Garden Conference
STORRS --- The UConn 2015 Garden Conference will be held at the UConn campus. Fee. Registration required. 860-486-6740.
Fri. March 20
Rummage Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church, UCC, on Rt. 169 will hold a spring rummage and white elephant sale from 2 to 5 p.m. March 20 and from 9 to noon on March 20. A bake sale will be held March 20. 860 923 2887
Sat. March 21
Empty Bowls Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold its Empty Bowls Supper fund-raiser with two seatings, one at 4:45 and one at 6 at the Elks Club on Edmond Street. $20. Benefits IHSP/Daily Bread. For more information and tickets/reservations, call 928-4405.
State Rep Discussion
PUTNAM --- Mayor Tony Falzarano will moderate a discussion with state reps from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Selectmen’s chambers at the Town Hall. Townspeople are welcome to ask questions and get explanations of the state budget or other questions of Sen. Mae Flexor and Rep. Danny Rovero.
Sun. March 22
Pancake Breakfast
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society's Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. $8 for adults; $4 for kids under 12.
Mon. March 23
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret’s Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road and the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will present an exhibit and sale of their 4th annual Focus on Nature photography contest through May 10. 928-4948.
Wed. March 25
Book Sale
ASHFORD --- The Friends of Babcock Library will hold a Spring Book Sale from 3 to 8 p.m. March 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 27 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 at Knowlton Hall on Pompey Road.
Sat. March 28
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Coffee and lunch available. Vendors needed. 508-987-2211.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ at routes 6 and 169 will hold a Take Out Lasagna Dinner between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. $10.
Sun. March 29
Palm Sunday Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Freewill donations accepted.
Fri. April 10
'Nunsense'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Nunsense" at 7:30 p.m. April 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and at 2 p.m. April 12, 19 and 26. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.
Fri. May 1
'The Boxcar Children'
PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "The Boxcar Children" at 7 p.m. May 1 and at 2 p.m. May 2 and 3 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.
Fun on Lawn
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold Fun on the Lawn: A Kid's Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Friday. Book sale, May Pole Dance, games and more. Free. 928-4405.
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WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is again the Number 1 mortgage lender in eastern Connecticut, according to 2014 figures compiled by The Warren Group, earning the top ranking for an unprecedented five years in a row.
“Being the Number 1 lender in eastern Connecticut for five consecutive years is a major milestone, and it’s a very proud achievement for all of us at Charter Oak,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s CEO.
Charter Oak held the top ranking in residential mortgage transactions in New London and Windham counties combined in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, based on The Warren Group’s data.
Based on The Warren Group’s Residential Mortgage Marketshare Report for 2014, Charter Oak originated close to 1,000 mortgages in New London and Windham counties.
BROOKLYN — Jennifer Lalumiere has been promoted to branch supervisor of the Brooklyn Office of The Citizens National Bank. Lalumiere joined the bank in November 2014 as the assistant branch manager of the Woodstock Office. Her previous banking experience includes working as a Customer Service Representative and Teller Manager with another institution.
A graduate of Killingly High School, she also attended Huntington Institute INC where she earned a diploma in Administrative Office Technology. In her new role Jen is looking forward to getting to know the customers that live in the Brooklyn area and being involved in various events held in the community.
Lalumiere is an active member of the South Eastern Connecticut Services for the Blind, who work closely with the New London Lions Club. She lives in Killingly with her family.
Employee of month
PUTNAM — When someone’s primary responsibility is to be sure a health care organization follows mandated specifications for its facility maintenance and equipment inspections and testing, it’s important to be very sure you have the right person in the job. In her role as Facilities Administrative Assistant Mary Perry is that person at Day Kimball Hospital, and she’s Day Kimball Healthcare’s Employee of the Month.
Perry, who joined Day Kimball in 2012, focuses on compliance documentation required by such institutions as The Joint Commission, State of Connecticut, Department of Health and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
Perry is a resident of Plainfield, where she has lived most of her life. She has two children and four grandchildren.