S. WOODSTOCK --- After more than 32 years, Christian Book Services will be closing its doors. This ministry, begun in 1961 by Ruth Doughty, has made available Bibles, religious books and gifts as well as church supplies . Despite some faithful customers, many are now using online and discount mail order to fulfill their needs.
Each week in May will see increasing discount from 20 to 75 percent for items in stock. Special orders are still possible. The store fixtures are also for sale. Many gift certificates are outstanding and must be redeemed before the closing. The store is at 316 Rt. 171. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Arts scholarships still available
PUTNAM — Thousands of dollars are still available in scholarships for high school and middle school students who wish to attend the Quiet Corner’s new premier fine arts camp, the Summer Arts Academy. The program is currently accepting students and has limited space available. Held
July 28 – August 1 at Pomfret School, the program is taught by nationally renowned artists and offers instruction in acting, creative writing, dance, chamber orchestra, chorus, drawing/painting, and pho- tography. Every accepted student automatically receives a full scholarship applied to the tuition of the program, worth over $1,500.
SAA students are taught by award-winning faculty from the region and across the nation. This year’s faculty includes Miriam Burns of New York City (a former cover conductor for the New York Philharmonic) and Brad Davis of Pomfret, whose poetry has been published in many well known journals, magazines, and collections. Students will perform or display their works at the First Friday event in Putnam on Aug. 1.
For more information about SAA, application materials, visit www.summerartsacademy.com
Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Fish sandwiches, carrots, fruit. Tuesday: French toast sticks, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, black beans, fruit. Thursday" Rigatoni, meatsauce, green beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Brunch at Lunch: Egg, bacon and cheese on English muffins, hash browns. Tuesday: Honey BBQ grilled chicken sandwiches, three-beat salad. Wednesday: Spaghetti, meatballs. Thursday: Sloppy Joes, zucchini and squash, cole slaw. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza.
Putnam High
Monday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets. Tuesday: Clipper Burgers, fruit sherbet. Wednesday: Honey crisp chicken salad. Thursday: Spaghetti, meatballs. Friday: Pizza.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Fish sticks, mashed potatoes, peas, red veggie cups with dip, applesauce. Tuesday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, chickpea salad, orange slices. Wednesday: French toast sticks, sausage links, scrambled eggs, hash browns. Thursday: Mr. Fox's calzones, zucchini, apple slices. Friday: Bean and cheese burritos, corn, pineapple cups.
Wed. May 14
Book Talk
CANTERBURY --- The Friends of the Canterbury Library will host a Book Talk and Signing at 7 p.m. in the library. The author will be Woodstock’s Patrick McKenna Lynch Smith who will be discussing his book, “Leaving the Life: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Gratitude.” Refreshments follow. All welcome. Free.
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Electrical Safety
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Independent Fire Company will host an electrical safety workshop at 6 p.m. at the Eastford Elementary.
Gianni Schicchi
WOODSTOCK --- Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present Gianni Schicchi at the Hyde Cultural Center. www.performingartsnect.org. 860-928-2946.
Pomfret Film
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present a movie "After Earth" at 12:30 p.m. at the center on Rt. 44.
Thur. May 15
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center take part in a 10 a.m. Mashamoquet State Park Walk for Health DKH Champs program.
Musical
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present “Once Upon a Mattress at 7 p.m. May 15 and 16 and at 4 p.m. May 18. Admission is free but reservations are recommended. 923-9565 for reservations.
Sat. May 17
Polish Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will hold a Polish Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Benefits community charities. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Sale
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church will hold a sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included will be plants, books, baked goods and forgotten treasurers.
Chicken BBQ
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society's Annual Chicken BBQ will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. Takeout available. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Tickets at door or by calling 860-774-4337.
Auditions
POMFRET --- The Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for "The Wizard of Oz" from 10 a.m. to noon (youth chorus only) May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. May 17 (adults only) and from 6 to 8 p.m. May 18 (adults only) at the Hard Auditorium at Pomfret School. 860-928-7887.
Pork Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Putnam VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street will hold a roasted pork dinner and fixings from 6 to 7 p.m. Spring Fling Dance follows at 7. $15. 860-336-1982.
Sun. May 18
Cruise Day
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center will present its fifth annual Cruise Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center on Tremko Lane. Prizes. For info call 860-487-5122 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
History Program
PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present a history of St Mary of the Visitation Parish with talk and photos, at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A limited supply of copies of the presentation will be available for purchase, and if needed, orders taken for additional copies.
Tues. May 20
Antiques Program
THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation and The Thompson Historical Society will present a lecture/discussion on topics related to your antiques at 6:30 p.m. at the Louis P. Faucher Community Center in the Thompson Public Library. Free. Register: 923-9440.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- This week the following Pomfret Seniors events will be held at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44: May 20 --- noon to 2 p.m. TEEG Learn @ Lunch; May 21 --- Trivia with John Carter at 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Pomfret Senior Advocate Commission Meeting at the center; May 22: 10 a.m. Walk for Health DKH Champs program at 10 a.m. at the entrance of Mashamoquet State Park.
Wed. May 21
Ice Cream Social
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation department will hold an ice cream social for senior citizens at 12:15 in N. Grosvenordale. Free. Open to residents and non-residents age 60 or older. Pre-register by calling: 860-923-9440.
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Music Association will present the Putnam High School band performing a free Pops Concert at 6 p.m. at Rotary Park.
Fri. May 23
Performance
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C's will present "Junie B. Jones," produced by Theatreworks USA, at 10 a.m. and noon at the Hyde Cultural Center for students. Tickets, for groups of 10 or more, are only $3. For information call the Box Office at 860-928-2946 or at www.thethreecs.org.
Tues. May 27
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center will hold the following at the center on Rt. 44: May 27: noon to 2 – TEEG Learn @ lunch “Prevention of Lyme Disease.” May 28 --- 12:30 p.m. – movie “Primal Fear” May 29 --- 10 a.m. --- Walking for Health DKH Champs program at Mashamoquet State Park. All welcome.
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