PUTNAM — The Putnam High School honor roll for the first quarter includes:
Seniors
High Honors: Briana Baillargeon, Patrick Bieger, Sara Carrera, Gabrielle Cournoyer, Tristan Desilets, Madeline LeDuc, Connor McNulty
First Honors: Sarrah Belliveau, Arizona Dobbs, Tanya Flick, Nicholas Flickner, Tylor Genest, Evan Hennessey, Sidney Husson, Makenzi Kaylor, Ryan Peterson, Kyle Verrette
Recognition: Jonathan Bash, Peter Bembenek, Jennifer Berti, Cynthia Briere, Emily Cates, Mykayla DeCosta, Jacob Fafard, Brianna Gidman, Joseph Hill, Kyle Hultzman, Gillian Jackson, Michael LaRochelle, Ryan Ratcliffe, Luke Sarsfield, Caitlyn Verrette
Juniors
High Honors: Cole Andersen, Jacob Guertin, Mariela Kridzelis, Daniel Lowell, Nathaniel Lowell, Hannah Stern
First Honors: B. Bembenek, Steven Dakai, Nicholas Lavoie, Ida Schippel
Recognition: Joshua Allard, Mitchell Cristofori, Lynsay Dashnaw, Kayla Klingensmith, Abigail LaBonte, Alexis Macha, Haley Maddalena, Jaryd Morris, Megan Moseley, Garrett Roberts, Milica Sari, Brittany Stott, Mikayla Van Dam
Sophomores
High Honors: Hannah Desrosiers, Kassandra Kania, Michael Wujek
First Honors: Dakota Anderson, Shannon Fagan, Nicholas Foucault, Ashley Lafortune, Alyssa Saxton, Samantha Stone
Recognition: Lilly Allen, Madison Bates, Shaun Becker, Stacey Belliveau, Danielle Deojay, Kaitlin Fafard, Dylan Machado, Thomas Morales, Myriah Morris, Kristen Moseley, Gabrielle Navedo, Jennifer Nichols, Noelle Pechie, Gabrielle Simpson, Grace Wilson
Freshmen
High Honors: Hannah Bowen, Heather Terron
First Honors: Zachary Cutler, Angelica Desrosiers, Jozzlynn Lewis, Alysha Minaya-Torres, Saige Morin, Alycia Normandin, Lindsay Roberts, Andrew Simmons
Recognition: Robyn Alexander, Wayne Ballou, Andrew Barylski, Molly Cumberland, Alyssa Espinosa, Alyssa Frederick, Maria Fredette, Austin Harmon, Kionna Hazzard, Amanda Janos, Alyssa Peterson, Kiara Rose-Ritchie, Angel Tanner, Hannah Twerdy, Angelica Vanzile-Perez
Get degrees
BOSTON --- The following local students recently received degrees from Simmons College in Boston in May: Victoria Ywarsky, North Grosvenordale, received a Master of Science in Education degree from the College of Arts and Sciences; Ashley St. Martin, Pomfret Center, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Nicole Kingsbury, Thompson, received a Master of Science degree from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science; Rachel Woodcock, Thompson, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Wed. Nov. 27
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host a nature photography contest exhibit and sale, "Nature in Focus," at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road through Jan. 1. 860-928-4948.
Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold its 10th Annual Holiday Nature Store through Dec. 23 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will host a watercolor exhibit and sale, "Flights of Fancy" by David Stumpo at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road through Jan. 1. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present The Pearsall Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. This is the “Don’t Be Alone on Thanksgiving” event. A Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixin’s. Reservations required. Freewill donation. Check for exact time. 928-4405.
Fri. Nov. 29
Santa Visits
PUTNAM --- Santa Claus will kick off the holiday season at 4 p.m. at the Riverfront Commons Shopping Plaza.
Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp at 326 Taft Pond Road will have a Black Friday Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages 6-12. Lunch and snack provided with games, s’mores, hiking and fun. $10. Preregistration requested: 860-974-1122.
Holiday Crafts
FOSTER --- The 21st Annual Christmas in the Valley will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Foster Country Club on Johnson Road. www.christmasinthevalleyri.com
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold an Owl Walk starting at 5 p.m. from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Nov. 30
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold an owl walk starting at 5 p.m. from the Trail Wood Parking lot on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Dec. 1
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will start at 5 p.m. and wind through downtown Putnam. Rain date is Dec. 8.
Sun. Dec. 2
Garden Club
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169. Speaker is Julie Ignacio of the Little House Homestead, speaking on her homemade goat milk soaps and purchases can be made. New members and guests are welcome. Refreshments.
Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Hot dogs, baked beans, fruit. Tuesday: What pancakes, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, green beans, fruit. Thursday - No school - Parent Teacher Conference. Friday: Pizza, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Macaroni and cheese. Tuesday: Rainbow salad with side of mozzarella sticks. Wednesday: Turkey bacon subs, three-bean salad. Thursday: Chicken vegetable fried rice, Teriyaki chicken. Friday: Putnam special Pizza.
Putnam High
Monday: Sante Fe steak wrap, vegetable salad. Tuesday: American Harvest salad. Wednesday: BBQ chicken quesadilla, Mexicali corn. Thursday: Shanghai sweet and spicy spaghetti. Friday: Pizza.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, WG Goldfish crackers, fruit. Tuesday: Chicken quesadilla, corn, fruit. Wednesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, veggies, pineapple cups. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, fruit tray, Teddy Grahams. Friday: French toast sticks, turkey sausage links, bananas or grapes.