Seminar set
NORWICH — CorePlus Federal Credit Union will host a free Home Buyer Seminar from 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 5 at CorePlus’ 202 Salem Turnpike, Norwich branch. Open to all. Light refreshments will be served. Topics will include: Who’s who in the buying process, affordability and down payment strategies; mortgage pre-qualification and pre-approvals, financing programs and benefits of home ownership. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , call 860-886-0576 x 3171 or stop by any CorePlus FCU branch to register
First Friday
Song-filled first First Friday drew more than 2,000 people to downtown Putnam.
Clockwise from top left: Summer Espeseth, 8, of Woodstock, paints a butterfly that later was part of a string of custom butterflies downtown. Standing too close to the amp. A "tall" character. (Opera singers from "Madama Butterfly" entertained too) The Rick Harrington Band, above, entertains. On page one - a closeup of the wound-up May Pole
Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Cheeseburgers, fruit. Tuesday: Meatball grinders, carrots, fruit. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Thursday: Chef salad, fruit. Friday: Pizza, zucchini, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Crispy chicken tenders, sauce, carrots. Tuesday: beef and bean burritos, Spanish rice. Wednesday - half day: Chicken and broccoli Alfredo. Thursday: Chef salad. Friday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli and cauliflower.
Putnam High
Monday: Honey BBQ chicken sandwiches, carrots. Tuesday: Soft-shelled tacos, Spanish rice and black beans. Wednesday - half day: Chicken Caesar salad. Thursday: Crunchy chicken wraps, cucumber and tomato salad. Friday: Homemade calzone.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Totally taco snacks, corn, pineapple. Tuesday: No school - professional development. Wednesday: Deli turkey on rolls, pear cups. Thursday: Mr. Fox's stromboli, broccoli, celery/cucumber cups, peach cups. Friday: Ziti, meatballs, green beans, fruit tray.
Wed. May 7
Lunch Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center is having a Bistro Turkey Lunch at 12 noon followed by a presentation on the 1955 Flood given by Bill Pearsall from the Aspinock Historical Society. Lunch is $7. 860-974-0494.
Fun Run
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run will start MAY FOURTEEN and 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.
Thur. May 8
Lecture/Presentation
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Recreation Department will present “On The Wild Side: Exploring the Flora and Fauna of The Last Green Valley” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Louis P. Faucher Community Room. All welcome. Free. Preregister by calling 923-9440.
Fri. May 9
'Our Town'
POMFRET --- The Drama Department at Pomfret School will present "Our Town" at 8 p.m. May 9 and May 10 in the Hard Auditorium. Free. Public welcome.
Spring Celebration
BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Federated Church is having a Spring Celebration. There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The annual plant and yard sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Pens made from the historic Copper Beech Tree will also be on sale.
Quest Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Connecticut Museum Quest” around 7:30 at the Canterbury Town Hall. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org.
Sat. May 10
'Madama Butterfly'
WOODSTOCK --- Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut will present "Madama Butterfly" performed by CT Lyric Opera at 7:30 p.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. $30 reserved; $20 general admission; $15 students at box office. www.performingartsnect.org. 860-928-2946.
Charity Performance
THOMPSON --- The Coachmen will hold a "Last Call" Reunion Performance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. May 3 and 10 at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant. Raises funds for nine charities. Tickets are limited. $25. Available at WINY Radio and the Trinket Shoppe in Danielson. 860-450-2245.
Hat Show Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- The annual Sassy Chapeau Hat Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thompson Raceway Restaurant on Rt. 193. Benefits Northeast Connecticut Women and Girls Fund. 877-442-3572.
Food Drive
PUTNAM & THOMPSON --- The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive today in Putnam and in Thompson. Postal patrons are asked to leave out nonperishable foods for mail carrier pickup. Food collected in Putnam will go to Daily Bread. Food collected in Thompson will go to TEEG.
Tag Sale
PUTNAM --- Boy Scout Troop 27 is holding a tag sale from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Putnam Farmer's Market on Kennedy Drive. Benefits the Troop’s funds for summer camp. Rain or shine.
Auction
WOODSTOCK --- The Great Woodstock Service Auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, on Rt. 169. Free admission. 860 928 7405
Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The annual Putnam Rotary Club Noe Poulin Fishing Derby will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Rotary Park. Registration begins at 7.
Book Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will hold its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.
Tea Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- Moment in Time will present a Mother's Day Tea and "The Vintage Ballroom: Then and Now" costume exhibit at 1 and at 3 p.m. May 10 and May 11 at Senexet House on Senexet Road. Reservations required. Tickets are $20. Benefits Senexet House retreat center. 928-5669.
Plant Sale
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Area Garden Club will present its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon at Roseland Cottage. Activities also.
Mon. May 12
Legion Meeting
PUTNAM --- The American Legion, Mayotte Viens, Post 13, Putnam, welcomes all veterans who have served honorably during wartime at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post on Providence Street. For more information, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Tues. May 13
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET CENTER --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present a TEEG Learn and Lunch presentation on "In Home Physical Therapy" from noon to 2 at the center on Rt. 44.