Festivities at the Positively Pomfret annual event included, clockwise from top left: Determined competitor in the Diaper Derby, Penelope Durand, 9 months, and her dad, Dan getting ready to compete. (the winner was Jayce Phelps of Brooklyn); (l-r) super hero Olivia Tretheway-Mecca, Tony Mecca, Jadyn Tretheway and Isaiah Tretheway. Elizabeth Geer-LaChance playing Janga at Pomfret Public Library tent; Nathan Thurlow ready to fight a fire; and, in courtesy photo, winners of Skillet Toss (l-r): Maureen Nicholson (50+), Shelby Cowell (18-35) and Anouck de Ruiter (36-49).
Program
THOMPSON — The Thompson Recreation department will present a free program “All About Acupuncture,” from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 10, 24 and Nov. 7. Preregister by calling 860-923-9440.
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Hamburgers, fruit. Tuesday: Wheat pancakes, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Hamburg, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, hash browns, apple slices. Tuesday: Hamburgers, baked beans, baked chips, fruit. Wednesday: chicken nuggets, chicken noodle soup, veggie cups, applesauce. Thursday: Pizza, broccoli, raisins, fruit Shape Ups. Friday: Baked ziti, meatsauce, green beans, Lapsley fresh fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday : BBQ chicken dippers, broccoli. Tuesday: Baked ziti, meatsauce, vegetables. Wednesday: Chicken and cheese quesadilla, Cuban black bean salad. Thursday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, sherbet. Friday - half day: Putnam Special Pizza.
Putnam High
Monday: Classic Cobb salad. Tuesday: Baked ziti, meatsauce. Wednesday: Clipper wrap, Cuban black bean salad. Thursday: Foot-long chili dog, carrot slaw. Friday - half day: Baked tilapia, carrots.
Wed. Oct. 1
Charity Party
WOODSTOCK --- The Mansion at Bald Hill Restaurant will be hosting a Charity Cocktail Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $35 donation. Tickets sold at WINY Radio. Benefits IHSP. 974-3456.
Fri. Oct. 3
'Frankenstein'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Frankenstein" (nonmusical) at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 5, 12 and 19. $17 and $14. 928-7887.
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The last of the Putnam Business Association's First Fridays celebrations will start around 6 p.m. downtown. The theme for this Friday is Folklore.
Sat. Oct. 4
Race Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The Abolish Breast Cancer 5K Race/Walk will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park. The race starts at 9:30 and the walk at 9:01. Call to register: 974-1202.
Bradley Auditions
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for "A Christmas Carol" from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5. Non-musical roles available. For actors 6-80 years of age. Performance in December. 928-7887.
Woodland Event
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will hold a Woodland Fairy Walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library on Pomfret Street. Make a fairy house, have your face painted, make a nature collage. Optional 1.5-mile scavenger checklist woodland walk on Pomfret School woodland. No admission fee.
Fall Fest
WOODSTOCK VALLEY --- YMCA Camp Woodstock is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. at the camp on Camp Road. , Activities, music, arts and crafts, live music and food. Ends with classic campfire. $10 per person; kids under 5 admitted free. 860 974-1336.
Sun. Oct. 5
Bike Ride Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions will present its "Fall Classic" Bicycle Ride to benefit the Putnam Lions Charities, starting from the Riverview Marketplace Pavilion off Kennedy Drive. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m. and the 30-mile ride starts at 9. The 15-mile ride starts at 9:15. Registration, $30. 860-928-0363.
Car Show
WEBSTER --- The Dudley Lions Club will present its Yesteryear 2014 Car Show at the Mapfre/Commerce Insurance Company on Rt. 16.
Tea
POMFRET --- A Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea will be held at 2 p.m. at the Abington Social Library on Hampton Road. $40/couple $25/single.
Tues. Oct. 7
Invasive Plants
STORRS --- The UConn Home & Garden Education Center will present an Invasive Plant Conference from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Student Union on UConn’s Campus. 860-486-6448.
Senior Lunch
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be having a brown bag luncheon meeting at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center, Rt. 44. All Pomfret Seniors 50 and older are welcome.