Dog walk is Sept. 7
The Fifth Annual Dog Walk to support the NEADS “Canines for Combat Veterans” Program will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Putnam Farmers’ Market Pavilion on Kennedy Drive.
The Putnam Lions expect to have a number of pet education, animal rescue and other related groups in attendance. Over the past four years, the dog walk has raised in excess of $13,000 for NEADS. There is no cost to participate,however, donations and pledges are gratefully accepted. Downloadable forms are available at www.winyradio.com or e-mail
NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) located in Princeton, MA, provides service dogs for disabled veterans at little or no cost. In October of 2006, NEADS graduated its first class of “Canines for Combat Veterans” to aid in the rehabilitation of injured soldiers. Over 55 dogs have been trained to serve the needs of veterans ranging from wheelchair and prosthetic aid to hearing and balance conditions caused by roadside bombs. Companion dogs are trained to aid in treatment of post traumatic stress disorder.
Many of the hearing dogs are rescued from shelters, some are fostered, and others are trained by inmates in the Prison PUP Partnership, giving both inmates and canines a new lease on life. Having a canine companion instills a sense of independence and confidence and plays a profound role in the lives of veterans and their families. Service dogs also are a cost effective alternative in addition to physical and psychological therapy.
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PUTNAM --- The first day of school is Wed., Aug. 28 for Putnam students.
Wed. Aug. 21
Ice Cream
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present an ice cream social for senior citizens at 12:15 p.m. Free to residents and nonresidents age 60 and older. Pre-register at 923-9440.
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run starts on May 15 and runs through Sept. 18. The runs, which start at 6:15 p.m., are held on Wednesdays at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-shirt once three events are completed. mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Sat. Aug. 24
Storytelling
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Native American Storytelling With Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Phelp's Pond on Main Street. Free. All welcome. www.thompsonrec.org
Sun. Aug. 25
Wine Fund-raiser
PLAINFIELD --- The Deborah Avery Putnam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Plainfield, will be holding a Wine Tasting Fund-raiser from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nickle Creek Vineyard, Foster, RI. 860-428-0882
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Bond Brothers Entertainment will sponsor “Evening in the Park” from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roseland Park. Eight to the Bar will be performing. Free. All welcome.
Sat. Aug. 31
Storytelling
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Native American Storytelling With Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Phelp's Pond on Main Street. Free. All welcome. www.thompsonrec.org
Sun. Sept. 1
Sunflower Event
POMFRET CENTER --- Lapsley Orchard is set to host its 9th annual Sunflowers for Kids fund-raiser event for United Services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Benefits United Services Center for Autism.
Fri. Sept. 6
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE -- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry from noon to 7 p.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. Prices vary. 923-2967
Sat. Sept. 7
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Family Day and River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Breakfast
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the church at the corner of routes 6 and 169. $5; under 6 admitted free.
Re-enactment
POMFRET --- A 19th-century Pomfret Civil War Era re-enactment with food and entertainment will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44. Entertainment by Leslie Sweetnam. A community event celebrating Pomfret's 300th. $10 per person. 860-974-0494.
Bake, Mum Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on the front lawn of the Federated Church on Rt. 6.
Sun. Sept. 8
Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN --- An Evening in the Barn, a fund-raiser for Foundation Good Samaritan in Action, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Golden Lamb. $50 per person. 860-774-4423.
Violin Recital
W. WOODSTOCK --- A free violin recital by Margalit Kaufman will be held at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Bradford Corner Road.
Mon. Sept. 9
Legion Meeting
PUTNAM --- The men and women of The American Legion Mayotte-Viens Post 13, welcome all veterans who have served honorably during wartime to join them at their next meeting at 7 p.m. at the Putnam VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street.
Fri. Sept. 13
Blood Drive
POMFRET CENTER --- The First Congregational Church of Pomfret on Rt. 169 will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Refreshments provided.
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- The 42nd annual Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at the St. Mary Church of the Visitation on Providence Street.
Sat. Sept. 14
Agriculture Faire
EASTFORD – The annual Agriculture Faire will be held on the Green at the Ivy Glenn from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The free event will include farm animals, games for children, a farmers market, and agricultural displays. Table space is available. The Ag Faire is sponsored by the Eastford Agriculture Committee. All are welcome!
Nature Art
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present a nature-based art festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bafflin Sanctuary. It benefits the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret. Volunteers needed. 928-4948.
Sun. Sept. 15
Race/Walk
DAYVILLE --- The annual Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) 3.5ish Race/Walk will be held at 8 a.m. starting from the Byrnes Insurance.
Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the hall on Riverside Drive. $8. 923-2967.
Fri. Sept. 20
Taste for NOW
POMFRET CENTER --- The 2nd annual “A Taste for NOW, A Taste for Life” fund-raiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Elsinore Mansion on Deerfield Road. $60. Provides financial assistance and opportunities to over 1000 children annually. www.nowinmotion.org
Sun. Sept. 22
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- International Peace Day will be held at Rotary Park.
Pomfret bus
routes listed
POMFRET — The first day of school is Aug. 27.
These bus route times are approximate. Please be at bus stop five minutes before pickup time.
Bus #1: 6:05 a.m. Tyott/Angel Rd, 6:10 a.m. #525 Brayman Hollow Rd, 6:12 a.m. Ragged I-Jill Rd., 6:18 a.m. #722 Brayman Hollow Rd., 6:20 a.m. Taft Pond Rd., 6:22 a.m. Chase Hill Rd 6:30 a.m. #340 to #170 Hampton Rd.
Bus #2: 6:05 a.m. Wolf Den Rd., 6:07 a.m. Jericho Rd./Clapp Rd., 6: t 5 a.m. Cherry Hill Rd., 6:20 a.m. Brooklyn Rd., 6:25 a.m. Hampton Rd., 6:27 aan #801 Mashamoquet Rd., 6:30 a.m. Old Rt 44., 6:32 a.m. #500 Mashamoquet Rd to Brookfront Condos.
Bus #4: 6:05 a.m. # 20 to #120 Putnam Rd., 6:10 a.m. Longmeadow Dr. (ENS\D OF all Circles), 6:18 a.m. Gary School Rd., 6:20 a.m. Freedley Rd/Freedley Fork Rd., 6:25 a.m. Deerfield Rd., 6:30 a.m. ‘Murdock Rd., ., 6:35 a.m. Wolf Den Dr.
Bus #5: 6:04 a.m. Babbit Hill Rd &Blossom Dr., 6:07 a.m. Covell Rd. (RTE 97 end), 6;12 a.m. Cassidy Rd. & Peterson Rd., 6:15 a.m, #15-#270 Braman Hollow Rd., 6:20 a.m. Quassett Rd, 6:24 Fox Hill Rd./Hickey Rd. 6:28 a.m Pomfret St., 6:30 am Day Rd
Bus #6: 6:05 a.m. Orchard Hill Rd., 6:15 a.m. Valentine Rd., 6:20 a.m. Kearney RdlAmberg Dr., 6:21 a.m. end of Cooney Rd., 6:22 a.m. Anderson Rd., 6:27 a.m Searles Rd., 6:32 a.m. Killingly Rd., 6:50 a.m. #118 & #388 Killingly Rd. (en-route to Ellis)
Bus #7: 6:05 a.m. Firetower Rd., 6:12 a.m. End of Paine Rd (R1E 44 end) , 6:14 a.m. Drown Rd., 6:18 a.m. Paine Rd., 6:22 ELM. Fay Rd., 6:27 a.m. End of Duffy Rd., 6:30 a.m. Cheney Rd., 6:32 Covell Rd., 6:33 a.m. # 311 Mashamoquet Rd.
Bus #8: 6:10 a.m River Rd., 6:12 a.m . Holmes Rd., 6:10 a.m. Modoek Rd., 6:15 a.m. # 280 to #161 Putnam Rd., 6:20 a.m. #850-#590 Wrights Crossing Rd., 6:25 #340-#21 Wrights Crossing Rd., 6:30 a.m. Bosworth Rd
Bus 1: 7;32 a.m. #161 to #477 (odd #’s) Mashamoquet Rd., 7:35 a.m. 7004900 (odd numbers) Mashamoquet Rd., 7:39 a.m. Firetower Rd., 7:47 a.m. End of Paine Rd (RTE 44 End) Rd., 7:50 a.m. Hampton Rd., 7:57 a.m. Fay Rd., 8:00 a.m. Paine Rd., 8:05 a.m. End of Wetherbee Rd., 8:07 a.m. Drown Rd., 8:10 a.m. #500 to #200 (even #’s) Mashamoquet Rd. 8:14 a.m Brookfront Condos
Bus 2: 7;35 a.m. Freedly Rd., 7:40 a.m. Freedly Fork Rd., 7:43 a.m. Gary School Rd., 7:44-7:50 a.m. Longmeadow Dr. (End of all Circles), 7:55 a.m. Stickney Rd., 8:04 am #3714141 Putnam Rd., 8:08 a.m. #631-#659 Pomfret St (odd #’s)., 8:10 a.m. Woodstock Rd
Bus 3: 7:35 a.m. Peterson Rd. 7:40 a.m. Hamlet Hill Rd., 7:42 a.m. Cassidy Rd.,
7:48 a.m. Quassett Rd., 7:55 a.m. Fox Hill Rd./Hickey Rd., 8:08 a.m. Pomfret School.
Bus 4: 7:27 a.m. Murdock Rd., 7:28 a.m. #77 to #219 Deerfield Rd., 7:33 a.m. #118 to #293 Brayman Hollow Rd., 7:35 a.m. Angel Rd../Tyott Rd../Johnson Rd., 7:40 a.m. #500’s Braman Hollow Rd,, 7:43 a.m. Ragged Hill Rd., 7:50 a.m. #700’s Brayman Hollow Rd. 7:55 a.m. Taft Pond Rd., 8:07a.m. #333 to #118 Hampton Rd.,
Bus 5: 7:25 a.m. #90 to #210 (even #’s) Orchard Hill Rd., 7:30 a.m, Valentine Rd., 7:40 a.m. #366 to #99 Orchard Hill Rd.,7:45 a.m. 69 Mashamoquet Rd., 7:38 a.m.Wolf Den Rd./Jericho Rd., 7:55 a.m. Wade Rd., 8:00 a.m. Brooklyn Rd., 8:05 a.m. Hampton Rd/ End of Clinic Rd., 8:13 a.m. Wolf Den Drive.
Bus 6: 7:30 a.m. #118 - #304 Killingly Rd., 7:40 a.m. Woods Hill Rd., 7:48 a.m. 422 Killingly Rd., 7:50 a.m. Kearney Fork Rd., 7:55 a.m. Anderson Rd., 8:00 a.m. Kearney Rd./ end. of Cooney/Amberg Dr., 8;05 a.m. Youngs Rd., 8:10 a.m. #18 - #29 Kearney Rd., 8:14 a.m, Bosworth Rd
Bus 7: 7:35 a.m. 20-120 Putnam Rd., 7:37 a.m. Tyrone Rd., 7:40 a.m. #846 to #730 Wrights Crossing Rd., 7:45 a.m. #339 to #25 Wrights Crossing Rd., 7:50 a.m. River Rd./ Cotton Bridge Rd., 7:57 a.m. Modock Rd./Holmes
Bus #8: 7:25 a.m. Covell Rd (Rte 97 end) 7:27 am. Cheney Rd., 7:30 am. Covell Rd (Rte 44 end)., 7:38 a.m. Babbitt Hill Rd./Blossom Dr., 7:50 #730 Wrights Crossing Rd., 7:57 end of Bradley Rd., 8:00 a.m. Congregational Church., 8:03 am. Rectory School., 8:06 a.m. 408 Deerfield Rd., 8:14 a.m. Averill Rd/Townhouse Dr.
Bus 1: 6:05 a.m. Tyott/Angel Rd, 6:10 am. #525 Brayman Hollow Rd, 6:12 a.m. Ragged Hill Rd., 6:18 a.m. #722 Brayman Hollow Rd., 6:20 a.m. Taft Pond Rd., 6:22 a.m. Chase Hill Rd , 6:30 a.m. #340 to #170 Hampton Rd.
Bus 2: 6:05 a.m. Wolf Den Rd., 6:07 a.m. Jericho Rd./Clapp Rd., 6;15 a.m. Cherry Hill Rd., 6:20 a.m. Brooklyn Rd., 6:25 a.m. Hampton Rd., 6:27 am #801 Masharnoquet Rd., 6:30 a.m. Old Rt. 44„ 6:32 am. #500 Masharnoquet Rd to Broolcfront Condos,
Bus 4: 6:05 a.m. # 20 to #120 Putnam Rd., 6:10 a.m. Longmeadow Dr. (ENS\D OF all Circles), 6:18 a.m. Gary School Rd,, 6:20 am, Frecdley Rd/Freedley Fork Rd., 6:25 a.tn. Deerfield Rd., 6:30 a.m. Murdock Rd., ., 6:35 a.m. Wolf Den Dr.
Bus 5: 6:04 a.m. Babbit Hill Rd &Blossom Dr., 6:07 a.m. Covell Rd. (RTE 97 end), 6:12 a..n-t. Cassidy Rd. & Peterson Rd,, 6:15 a.m. #154270 Brayman Hollow Rd., 6:20 am. Quassett Rd, 6:24 Fox Hill Rd./Hickey Rd. 6:28 a.m Pomfret St., 6:30 a.m Day Rd
Bus 6: 6:05 a.m. Orchard Hill Rd., 6:15 a.m. Valentine Rd., 6:20 a.m. Kearney Rd./Amberg Dr., 6:21 a.m, end of Cooney Rd., 6:22 a.m. Anderson Rd., 6:27 a.m Searles Rd., 6:32 a.m. Killingly Rd., 6:50 aim #118 & #388 Killingly Rd. (en-route to Ellis)
Bus 7: 6:05 a.m. Firetower Rd., 6:12 a.m. End of Paine Rd (RTE 44 end) , 6:14 a.m. Drown Rd., 6:18 am, Paine Rd., 6:22 a..m. Fay Rd., 6:27 a.m. End of Duffy Rd., 6:30 am. Cheney Rd., 6:32 Covell Rd., 6:33 a.m. # 311 Mashamoquet Rd.
Bus 8: 6:10 a.m River Rd., 6:12 a.m . Holmes Rd., 6:10 a.m. Modock Rd., 6:15 a.m. # 280 to #161 Putnam Rd., 6:20 a.m. #850-#590 Wrights Crossing Rd., 6:25 #340421 Wrights Crossing Rd., 6:30 am. Bosworth Rd
Bus 1: 7:32 am. #161 to #477 (odd numbers) Mashamoquet Rd., 7:35 a.m. #700-#900 (Odd#’s) Mashainoquet Rd., 7:39 a.m. Firetower Rd., 7:47 a.m. End of Paine Rd (RTE 44 End) Rd., 7:50 a.m. Hampton Rd., 7:57 a.m. Fay Rd., 8:00 a.m. Paine Rd., 8:05 a.m. End of Wetherbee Rd., 8:07 a.m. Drown Rd., 8:10 a.m. #500 to #200 (even #’s) Mashamoquet Rd. 8:14 a.m Brookfront Condos
Bus 2: 7:35 a.m. Frcedly Rd., 7:40 a.m. Freedly Fork Rd., 7:43 a.m. Gary School Rd., 7:44-7:50 a.m. Longmeadow Dr. (End of all Circles), 7:55 a.m. Sticicney Rd., 8:04 am #371-#141 Putnam Rd., 8:08 a.m. #631-#659 Pomfret St (odd #’s)., 8:10 a.m. Woodstock Rd
Bus 3: 7:35 a.m. Peterson. Rd. 7:40 a.m. Hamlet Hill Rd., 7:42 a.m. Cassidy Rd.,
7:48 a.m. Quassett Rd., 7:55 a.m. Fox Hill Rd./Hickey Rd., 8:08 a.m. Pomfret School_
Bus 4: 7:27 a.m. Murdock Rd., 7:28 a.m. #77 to #219 Deerfield Rd., 7:33 a.m. #118 to #293 Brayman Hollow Rd., 7:35 a.m. Angel RdIfyott Rd./Johnson Rd., 7:40 a.m. #500’s Brayman Hollow Rd., 7:43 a.m. Ragged Hill Rd., 7:50 a.m. #700’s Brayman Hollow Rd. 7:55 a.m. Taft Pond Rd., 8:07a.m. #333 to #118 Hampton Rd.,
Bus 5: 7:25 a.m. #90 to #210 (even #’s) Orchard Hill Rd., 7:30 a.m. Valentine Rd., 7:40 a.m. #366 to #99 Orchard Hill Rd.,7:45 a.m. 69 Mashamoquet Rd., 7:38 a.m.Wolf Den Rd./Jericho Rd., 7:55 a.m. Wade Rd., 8:00 a.m, Brooklyn Rd., 8:05 a.m. Hampton Rd/ End of Clinic Rd., 8:13 a.m. Wolf Den Drive.
Bus 6: 7:30 a.m. #118 - #304 Killingly Rd., 7:40 a.m. Woods Hill Rd., 7:48 a.m. 422 Killingly Rd., 7:50 a.m. Kearney Fork Rd., 7:55 a.m. Anderson Rd., 8:00 a.m. Kearney Rd./ end of Cooney/Amberg Dr., 8:05 a.m. Youngs Rd., 8:10 a.m. #18 - #29 Kearney Rd., 8:14 a.m. Bosworth Rd
Bus 7: 7:35 a.m. 20-120 Putnam Rd., 7:37 a.m. Tyrone Rd., 7:40 a.m. #846 to #730 Wrights Crossing Rd., 7:45 a.m. #339 to #25 Wrights Crossing Rd., 7:50 a.m. River Rd./ Cotton Bridge Rd., 7:57 a.m. Modock Rd./Holmes Rd.,
Bus 8: 7:25 a.m. Covell Rd (Rte 97 end) 7:27 a.m. Cheney Rd., 7:30 a.m. Covell Rd (Rte 44 end)., 7:38 a.m. Babbitt Hill Rd./Blossom Dr., 7:50 #730 Wrights Crossing Rd., 7:57 end of Bradley Rd., 8:00 a.m. Congregational Church. 8:03 a.m. Rectory School., 8:06 a.m. 408 Deerfield Rd., 8:14 a.m. Averill Townhouse Dr.