vigil is
set for Oct. 23
PUTNAM — Members of the American Legion Post 13 will host its second annual 31st Anniversary Remembrance: A Candlelight Vigil to honor the memory, service and sacrifice of the service members who lost their lives in the Beirut barracks bombing.
The event will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at Rotary Park. The event will be held rain or shine. All are welcome. Come to the bandstand in Rotary Park. The group will then go to Veterans Memorial Park where there will be a brief ceremony of remembrance and wreath laying.
In the early morning hours of October 23, 1983, 241 U.S. service personnel, 220 Marines and 21 other service personnel were killed when a truck loaded with explosives was driven through the gate and into the barracks of the Marine compound in Beirut Lebanon. This was the most deadly attack against U.S. Marines since the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.
Last year the local vigil was organized by Kat Voght of Dayville who, as a Marine Mother was inspired by the efforts of “Doc” Paul Doolittle, USMC Retired, who in an effort to raise awareness walked 273 miles in and around Jacksonville, N.C., where the official Memorial stands. The Putnam candlelight vigil attracted many, including at least one local veteran who was serving in Beirut at the time. The gentleman, a Marine Veteran, was overcome with emotion and said, “I didn’t think anyone remembered.”
“The purpose of our vigil is to honor the memory of those who lost their lives and to offer support to those who carry the scars with them still. Not enough people know that this took place, and it’s a very important part of our Nation’s history. We are hopeful that the community will come out and join us in remembering those who so bravely served and paid the ultimate price for our freedom. ” said Voght.
Takes part
WORCESTER --- This past summer, Pascoag resident Sarah Williams, a member of the class of 2014, was one of 11 Assumption College students who collaborated with faculty on scientific research over the summer break. Through this experience, the students discovered how they can apply their scientific skills to make a difference in society. Sarah, a biology major, volunteered with Professor Dugan to determine if elafin, a protein produced by the human immune system and mucosal surfaces, can help inhibit BK virus infection.
Oct. 3 marked the final First Fridays celebration (for the year) in downtown Putnam. Zombies galore. Clockwise from top left: Carly DeLuca paints some 3D art on the street as part of a Complex for the Performing Arts project. Zombies include: Arthur Clifford, Donna Domiano, Mary Domiano and Sarah Domiano. A statue inside The Empty Spaces Project gallery.
Wed. Oct. 8
Film Festival
DANIELSON --- The Faces of Our Fathers Film Festival is coming to Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC) at 9:30 a.m. It’s sponsored by The STRIDE Program and QVCC. The Faces of Our Fathers Film Festival will feature short, father-focused films and a conversation with filmmakers Ulysses “Butch” Slaughter and Carla P. Morales and Scott Swartz, of The Fatherhood Initiative, Madonna Place. The event is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, an RSVP is required.
‘We the People’
WOODSTOCK --- The Community Cultural Committee (The Three C’s) will present TheatreworksUSA production of “We The People” at 10 a.m. and noon for students and senior at the Hyde Cultural Center. This volunteer non-profit is able to offer tickets at $3 per person. Tickets, info: www.thethreecs.org. For more info: 860-928-2946.
Fund-raiser Exhibit
POMFRET --- Celebrations Shoppes will present an art exhibit and fund-raiser to support the building of the new Regional Community YMCA through Oct. 25. Twenty percent of art sales from this special exhibition will be donated to the new RYMCA.
Baked Goods Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy field hockey team will be selling baked goods at lunches in the Commons through Oct. 10 to raise money for the National Foundation for Cancer Research's (NFCR) PLAY4theCURE campaign. In addition the team will be playing their "Stick it to Cancer " game Oct. 10 as part of Woodstock Academy’s 12th Annual Homecoming Celebration. At their game on Oct. 24 they will take part in the "Burpees for Boobies" campaign and they will also take part in a Goal for Goals initiative: for each goal the Lady Centaurs score, each member of the team will raise $2. For each goal that is scored against the Lady Centaurs, they will be required to raise $5.
Fri. Oct. 10
'Frankenstein'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Frankenstein" (nonmusical) at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 12 and 19 at the playhouse on Front Street. $17 and $14. 928-7887.
Sat. Oct. 11
Benefit Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- The Fall Breadbox Concert will present American Roots and Soul Music performer Kerri Powers at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Valley Street. $10. Benefits the Covenant Soup Kitchen and Emergency Food Pantry. 860-429-4220
Art Fest
N. SCITUATE --- The 48th annual Scituate Art Festival will be held From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 on the village green, Rt. 116. www.scituateartfestival.org
Sun. Oct. 12
5k Race
WOODSTOCK --- The new Woodstock Academy Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame 5K will take off from the academy at 10 a.m. Registration for the race begins at 8 a.m. The preregistration fee is $25 for adults; $10 for children and students. The event benefits the student-run non-profit, Family Related Effective Solutions for Humanity (FRESH), which works toward poverty relief and awareness in the ‘Quiet Corner’ and the Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame. 860 963-6592.
Fund-raiser Pace
POMFRET --- The 4th Annual Pace for a Purpose, sponsored by the 30th Annual Pomfret Hunter Pace
Equestrian fund-raiser event benefiting the DKH Deary Memorial Cancer Fund will be held today. Register online at www.tyronefarm.com.
Car Show
CHEPACHET --- The 5th annual Craft & Car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the "Field of Dreams" on Money Hill road (Rt. 100). 401-647-2731.
Fri. Oct. 17
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp will hold Teen Weekend from 6 p.m. Oct. 17 through 9 a.m. Oct. 19 at the camp on Taft Pond Road. $50. Preregistration required: 860-974-3379.
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