DANIELSON — The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is searching for inspiring photographs that celebrate life and capture the unique spirit of the region. Every year the organization produces an informative calendar with holidays, moon phases, and interesting tidbits about the history, flora and fauna of the National Heritage Corridor. For the second year, the TLGV Calendar will feature photographs submitted during the Annual Calendar Photo Contest.
Contestants are asked to fill out one entry form per photo submitted via email. There is a limit of three entries per person. Calendar Photo Contest forms are available online at www.tlgv.org. All submissions will become the property of The Last Green Valley, Inc. Submissions are due by email no later than noon on Aug. 15. Send to
For more information, please call 860-774-3300 or send questions to
The TLGV Calendar is printed in color on high quality paper. The 2014 TLGV Calendar will be available through the TLGV On-Line Shop, the proceeds from which support the programs and projects of the nonprofit.
A total of 13 photos will illustrate the Calendar, including a special spotlight on one chosen for the cover. Winners of the Calendar Photo Contest will be given 6 copies of the 2014 TLGV Calendar and their photo will be printed with their name and photo title. The photographer selected to illustrate the cover will also have a photo op and press release about their work, their bio printed inside the Calendar, and receive 12 copies of the 2014 TLGV calendar.
Each photograph must be in color digital format, sized to 8 x 10 inches, horizontal, and at least 300 d.p.i. The subject must have something to do with the exceptional natural and cultural resources of The Last Green Valley. The photo can be a close up, long shot, aerial shot – but convey the special quality of our beautiful region.
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Denise Chicoine (Virtue), Diane Pollard (Reno), Lara Beecher (Charity) and LaDelle Arnold (Chastity) are in the Bradley's "Anything Goes". Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — What better way to celebrate summer and beat the heat then by taking a cruise on the USS American with the cast and crew of “Anything Goes” as they sail off to adventure in the air-conditioned Bradley Playhouse. This fantastic uplifting musical, which opens on Aug. 2 and runs for three weekends, will have you pulling up your deck chair, leaning back with a cold drink and enjoying the ride!
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 11 and 18. Tickets are $21 for adults and $18 for seniors and students. All seats reserved. Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets may be purchased at the theater box office, either before the performance or at the door when you come to the show. Tickets may be available at the door.
Based on the 1962 Off-Broadway Revival by Guy Bolton, P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse, “Anything Goes” features music and lyrics by Cole Porter.
“Anything Goes” is the age old tale of boy (Billy) meets girl (Hope) and the complications that ensue. However, you’ve never seen complications quite like this, which include a onetime evangelist who has become a naughty night club star (Reno) and Public Enemy #13 (Moonface Martin). This show is the essence of escapist entertainment in the 1930’s. Hard times called for bold smiles and tough wisecracks.
The TNECT production of “Anything Goes” is directed by Kathleen Atwood and Bob Sloat. Keri Danner is the choreographer. Young lovers Hope Harcourt and Billy Crocker are played by Samantha Pike and Hayden Stearns. Diane Pollard is Reno Sweeney with Greg Brock appearing as Moonface Martin. Mrs. Harcourt is played by Carol Bachman, Marc Cerrone is Hope’s fiancé Sir Evelyn Oakleigh and Christine Shogren appears as Bonnie. Reno’s Angels are played by LaDelle Arnold, Lara Beecher, Denise Chicoine and Maggie Pollard.
By Ron P. Coderre
At the star of the 2013 Zone VI American Legion season in early June the TriTown Sr. and Jr. teams were aiming for spots in the Connecticut postseason tournament. Although both teams went down to the wire, scrapping all the way, they fell shy of their preseason goal.
The Sr. unit, which finished its 27-game schedule with a respectable 8-19 record, concluded its season by winning its final three-game set with victories over Ledyard-Pawcatuck. Proving that its pitching was equal others in the Zone, the Towners posted a pair of shutouts in the final three contests.
The Jr. Team, needing to win all three of its games against the Ledyard-Pawcatuck Jr. team to move into postseason play was able to pick up only one victory in the final three-game set. Unfortunately for the team they had the opportunity but miscues led to their ultimate downfall. They concluded the season with a 6-10 log.
Sr. Team Rolls Through Final Set
Playing what was probably its most consistent baseball of the entire summer, the TriTown Sr. Team started the final week with strong pitching and bats blazing. Behind the serves of lanky right hander Garrett Ponte the Towners put it all together with a 10-0 drubbing of Ledyard-Pawcatuck. Ponte was the star on the hill, limiting L-P to only one hit while striking out 10 opposing batters. At the bat he contributed three doubles in helping himself to the victory.
The following evening the game started as though the L-P team would provide TriTown with the mirror image of its previous night’s win. The visiting L-P team, thanks to some shoddy play behind TriTown pitcher Ty Anderson, jumped out to a 7-0 first inning lead.
The Towners bounced back with two runs of their own in the bottom of the first frame and five more runs in the second inning to knot the score at seven all. In the third inning the Towners went ahead 8-7 and appeared in control after scoring one more run in the sixth inning.
L-P rallied for two runs in the seventh inning before young Jim Cutler came on in relief to quell the rally. Moving to extra innings, Coach Paul Faucher called on his closer, Tim Cutler, Jim’s older brother, who closed the door on L-P giving TriTown a hard fought, much deserved 10-9 victory. The victory went to Jim Cutler in relief.
Ben Brissette led the hitting parade for the Towners with a double and a triple, which produced two runs batted in. Sean Falvey also had a double. J.P. Bergeron, who has come on strongly as the season progressed, was credited with a pair of hits and two RBIs including the go-ahead run with a suicide squeeze in the sixth inning. Tim Cutler and Mike Thienel also had two hits and two RBIs apiece.
In the closing contest of the season, the Towners settled in behind the pitching of ace Mike Thienel as he threw a complete game 5-0 shutout at L-P. In going the route, Thienel limited his opponents to four hits, while striking out five. Josh Malboeuf had two hits and Ben Guimont doubled in the winning cause.
The three victories secured a seventh place finish in Zone VI for TriTown.
Jr. Towners Squander Opportunity
In a week where victories were of the utmost importance for the TriTown Jr. Team, they were unable to capitalize on opportunities and squandered the chance of playing in the State postseason tourney as they dropped two of three games to Ledyard-Pawcatuck.
The week started well as the Jr. squad opened with a 1-0 shutout behind a gutsy pitching performance by Ryan Gadoury. Laboring through a complete game performance in the heat, Gadoury yielded only three hits while striking out six opposing hitters.
The TriTown 11-hit offensive attack was led by Nick Foucault who had three hits and Evan Tremblay and Jared Carignan who had two hits apiece.
In the second game of the set, the Towners let victory slip through their fingers as an error in the seventh inning opened the door for two unearned runs by L-P and paved the way to the 8-6 victory. In the bottom half of the final frame the Jr. Team lost all heart and the game going down 1-2-3.
With one more chance for the State Tournament in their grasp the Towners let a complete game effort by Nick Foucault go to waste as miscues and walks allowed L-P to score three unearned runs in a 3-0 win. The two final victories for L-P raised their record to 8-8, while TriTown closed out the season at 6-10.
Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibit
DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Teacher's Workshop will present a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College Auditorium. Free.
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.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Barns, Birds, and Local Landscapes," oil paintings by Jane Collins and Karen DePersia, through July 31 at the Audubon Center on Day Road. 928-4948.
Sat. July 27
Free Movie
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation is showing a free Movie in the Park “Oz, the Great and Powerful" around 8:15 p.m. at the Thompson Library/Community Center or by the flagpole within Riverside Park. Free. Bring blanket and lawn chairs. Snacks available for purchase. 860-923-9440.
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
Fri. Aug. 2
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
'Anything Goes'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Anything Goes" at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 11 and 18 at the playhouse on Front Street. $21 for adults; $18 for seniors and students. 928-7887 or www.thebradleyplayhouse.org
Magic Show
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Mr. Magic will be presented at 1 p.m. at the Thompson Lion’s Club Bandstand, Riverside Park. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets. Free. www.thompsonrec.org
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Black & White will present a free concert at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Lion’s Club Bandstand, Riverside Park. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets.www.thompsonrec.org
Sat. Aug. 3
Concert on Lawn
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a concert on the church lawn, starting at 5:30. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The Oxford Community Flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 and Sept. 7 on the lawn of the First congregational Church of Oxford. Participants wanted. 508-987-2211.
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
Fri. Aug. 9
Concert
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Outta the Blue will present a free concert at 7 p.m. at the Thompson Lion’s Club Bandstand, Riverside Park. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets.www.thompsonrec.org
Sat. Aug. 10
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The annual Deary Memorial 5K Race/Walk will be held this morning, starting from JD Cooper's.
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
Lemonade Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The third annual Alex's Lemonade Stand will be up and running at Rotary Park Aug. 10. Thus far $2,819 has been raised locally. www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/113552
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a concert with the Little Big Band followed by River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Sun. Aug. 11
Car Cruise Frappes
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Putnam Car Cruise/Frappes on the Lawn starting at 11:30 a.m. until gone. $5. Benefits community charities.
Rubber Duckie
PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will host its 16th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser at 1:30 at Rotary Park. The race is in conjunction with the annual car show. The day includes children’s games, food, a moonbounce and other activities. 7,000 rubber ducks are available. Rain date Aug. 18. 774-2827.
Sat. Aug. 17
Backpack-Movie
WAUREGAN --- The Central Assembly of God on Putnam Road will present a school backpack giveaway and a movie on the church lawn. Backpack distribution is at 7:30 and the movie is at 8. Bring cooler for dinner, blanket or chair and bug spray. All welcome.
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
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
Fri. Sept. 6
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Sept. 7
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Family Day and River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Sat. Sept. 14
Swedish Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. Adults: $10; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
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 Agency. www.nowinmotion.org.
Sun. Sept. 22
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- International Peace Day will be held at Rotary Park.