'Nutcracker' set
PUTNAM — The holiday event of the year is on its way as professional dance comes to the Bradley stage! The Complex Performing Arts Center in collaboration with the Bradley Playhouse will present a holiday tradition as the Nutcracker comes to the theatre on Nov. 28, 29, and 30.
Shows are 7 p.m. Nov. 29 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20 and 30. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. (Group rates available) For reservations please call the box office at 860-928-7887 to charge by phone, or order on-line at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org. Tickets for this performance are general admission and may be available at the door. Bradley Season Tickets or Flex Passes are not valid for this production.
Michael Bolger’s ”Nutcracker” takes the classic Tchaikovsky score and creates a contemporary adaption with all the splendor and beauty of the beloved ballet.
Thursday and Friday: Thanksgiving break.
Pomfret Community
Monday: French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, hash browns, Fruitable Juice Drinks or apples. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, carrots, red pepper cups, pineapple. Wednesday - 12:30 dismissal: Mr. Fox's pizza, broccoli, watermelon, applesauce.
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Fish sandwiches,, carrots, fruit. Tuesday: French toast sticks, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: no school.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Hot dogs, cole slaw. Tuesday: Crispy chicken sandwiches, carrots. Wednesday - half day: Putnam Special Pizza.
Putnam High
Monday: Foot-long chili dogs, carrot slaw. Tuesday: BBQ pulled pork sliders, carrots and potato salad. Wednesday - half day: Pizza, mixed greens salad.
Wed. Nov. 19
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- QVCC will present an exhibit, “Chernobyl + 20 + 8: This is our land – we still live here,” in the Spirol Gallery.
Thur. Nov. 20
Photo Workshop
POMFRET --- The Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Audubon Center for a discussion and hands-on workshop on "Abstract" photography. Bring camera, questions. All photographers welcome.
Fri. Nov. 21
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- Putnam Ford’s annual Food Drive to benefit Project Northeast a community food bank will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at WINY Radio Station on Pomfret Street. Monetary donations are welcome!
RSVP Deadline
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council and the Putnam Science Academy will hold its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Service Nov. 25 at PSA on Maple Street. Dinner is at 6, service is at 7:30. All welcome. Free, although donations to Daily Bread will be accepted. Reserve by Nov. 21, 928-5010.
Sat. Nov. 22
Holiday Crafts
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special visitor for kids from 10 a.m. to noon.
Concert
KILLINGLY --- ShoreGrass group will perform bluegrass, folk, old-time and original music, following a performance by Nick Anderson and his band Shady Creek at 7 p.m. at the Killingly Grange. $12 at door. Refreshments available
Auction
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Elementary School . Annual Goods and Services Auction will be held at 5 p.m. Fund-raiser for the annual 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. Pasta dinner for $5. 6:15 p.m live auction starts.
Christmas on the Hill
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church UCC on Rt. 169 will present Christmas on the hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch begins at 11. Handbell miniconcerts throughout the day. firstchurchwoodstock.org
Performance
WILLIMANTIC --- Folk music duo, Aztec Two-Step perform at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Valley Street. $25. Benefits Covenant Soup Kitchen & Emergency Food Pantry. 860-429-4220.
Sun. Nov. 23
Turkey Shoot
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold its annual Turkey Shoot from 2 to 6 p.m. Public invited. 860-923-2967
Auditions
PUTNAM ---The Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for “Caught in the Net,” a British comedy farce, from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Hard Auditorium at Pomfret School. Show dates in January and February. 928-7887.
Thanksgiving Service
PLAINFIELD --- The Plainfield Area Churches Ecumenical Ministries will present an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Bring stuffing mix, cranberry sauce or canned veggie.
Wed. Nov. 26
String Quartet
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church's Music at the Meeting House series will present the Aurea String Quartet at 2:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 44. Open to the public without charge, but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments
Fri. Nov. 28
'Nutcracker'
PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre and the Bradley Playhouse will present "Nutcracker," a contemporary adaptation, at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 at the Bradley. $20 adults; $15 students and seniors. 928-7887.
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Winners
The Putnam Rotary Club took first place in the Rotaract Trivia Night. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — The Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club raised more than $6,000 for its scholarship fund at its recent 2nd Annual Rotaract Trivia Night.
Around 200 people attended the event, sponsored by The Citizens National Bank, which featured competition between 18 teams of eight people each. The event also received sponsorship support from Wheelabrator Putnam.
The Putnam Rotary Trivia Masters claimed first place with 12,200 points, after heading into the final round tied for 8th place. The Rotary team donated the competition’s $500 grand prize back to the Rotaract Club.
“The Putnam Rotary Trivia Masters were happy to be a part of this fun night, and look forward to returning next year as the Putnam Rotary Swamp Yankees to defend the trophy,” said Putnam Rotary President Rande Chmura. “We are proud to support the Rotaract Club and applaud them for their generosity to the community.”
The DKH Dragonflies finished in second place with 11,998 points after remaining in the top two teams for most of the competition. The Day Kimball Health Care team donated their $250 prize to the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, or TEEG, who also competed in Trivia Night.
Third place went to the CNB Trivia Maniacs, of The Citizens National Bank, with 10,100 points. The CNB team donated their $100 prize back to the Rotaract Club.
Other participating local businesses and groups included Byrnes Agency, Danielson Rotary, Sherwin Williams, Gerardi Insurance, Jewett City Savings Bank, Archambault Insurance, The Arc Quinebaug Valley and Woodstock Academy.
“We are thrilled with how much this event has grown in only two years,” said Rotaract President Emily Morrison. “We are grateful for the community support and look forward to continuing to support local college-bound students.”