Carousel Program
The Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam will present a program by Louis Rhyner of Narragansett about a hand carved working carousel carved by Marshall Whittemore of Putnam at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Putnam Public Library. Marshall born 1883 in Putnam and died in 1958. A Putnam resident, he was a carpenter/painter by trade. The mini carousel was carved by Whittemore for his son, Howard (born 1916). It’s 26 by 27 by 15 inches tall. Rhyner found this treasure at a Rhode Island auction. It was all in pieces when he found it. It’s been put back together and will be displayed and in running condition at the library presentation. Some Whittemore family members who still live in Putnam have been invited to attend the program. Courtesy photo.
Clockwise from top left: Members of the Yankee Dogs Trio entertain (Louise Muller, Bill Reid and John DeBossu). The winner of the first Diaper Derby, Reagan Bachman with her crown. She is the daughter of Jon and Maria Bachman of Woodstock (Photo courtesy of Maureen Nicholson). Neil Muckenhoupt, of the Society of 17th Century, portrays a cooper. Libby Fischkelta, 7 months, of Putnam, is held by her father Chris Fischkelta.
Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Hamburgers, fruit. Tuesday: Fish sandwiches, fruit. Wednesday: Bosco cheese sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Hot turkey sandwiches, squash, fruit. Friday: Pizza, cucumber cups, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Putnam Special Pizza. Tuesday - Wolf Meal: Burgers, fruit sherbet. Wednesday - half day: Chicken quesadilla, Cuban black bean salad. Thursday: Baked ziti, veggies. Friday - Elementary: BBQ chicken dippers; Middle: Honey BBQ rib sandwiches.
Putnam High
Monday: Clipper wraps. Tuesday: Baked ziti, meatsauce. Wednesday - half day: Honey crisp chicken salad. Thursday: Foot-long chili dogs,, carrot slaw. Friday: Pizza.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Hamburgers or cheeseburgers, apple slices. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, rainbow fruit/veggie tray. Wednesday: Chicken patties, whole wheat rolls, carrot sticks/dip, applesauce. Thursday: Mr. Fox's pizza, pears, cookies. Friday: Deli turkey on whole wheel rolls, fruit/veggie cups.
A good vampire can’t be kept down, and neither can a Bradley play! “Dracula,” the Halloween offering, is relocating, not to London like its 19th century name sake, but instead to the Little Theatre on Broad Street in Danielson. The sister organization has generously offered the use of their theatre since our beloved Bradley is undergoing repairs and won’t be quite finished in time for our show.
Tickets may be purchased by calling 860-928-7887, at the door or on line at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org. Please do not call the Little Theatre on Broad Street for tickets or information. Handicap access to the theatre is at the rear of the building where the elevator will take you to level one. All others are asked to enter through the left hand front door entrance on Broad Street.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, and 19 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 6, 13 and 20. The Oct. 18 performance has been cancelled due to a previously scheduled production on the Little Theatre’s stage.
“Dracula”, dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John Balderson in 1927, is based on the 1897 Gothic horror novel written by Bram Stoker. Count Dracula (Mark Lowe) descends on 1930s England to claim his prize, the beautiful but frail Lucy Steward (Rachael Pontbriand). As Lucy’s health deteriorates, her father Dr. Steward (Greg Nichols) contacts his colleague, Dr. Van Helsing (David Smith) to solve the mystery of her illness. Can the good doctors, her fiancé (Benjamin Lawver) or the insane Renfield (Vince Chaisson) save Lucy from her fate? Oliver Wentworth and Mackenzie Eklund round out the cast of characters in this classic tale of cruelty, horror and desire, directed by Jonathan Loux with Assistant Director Jim Weigel.
The Bradley’s Production will be hosted by the Little Theatre on Broad Street, located at 185 Broad Street in Danielson, Connecticut in the Killingly Community Center. All seats for this production are $14. If you previously purchased tickets for $17, you will receive a refund for the difference at the door. Patrons who are unable to attend the production in Danielson may cancel their tickets for a full refund. Those patrons who have tickets in hand or who have printed them at home may use those tickets, however, please note that all seats in Danielson will be general admission. Persons with Season tickets, Flex passes, gift certificates or complimentary tickets should reserve them by calling the Bradley box office at 860-928-7887. Patrons with handicap needs are urged to call the Bradley box office as well.
Free Tickets! Patrons who have donated blood from Sept. 15 through Oct. 20 will receive a free ticket to any performance by bringing proof of their donation to the theatre on a show night.