Metal pickup
PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam will have a metal and appliance pick up during the week of March 25. Residents should put metal and metal appliances at the edge of the road for pick up starting on Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29.
Pick up will be done according to regular trash routes, same day as your regular curbside pick up day. No stickers are required for metal pick up. Please remove doors from refrigerators. Only metal items will be picked up.
Do not put out other bulky waste items such as, sofas, chairs, tables, etc. for the metal pick up. Those items go out with your regular trash pick up with the appropriate stickers on them. Please see your Trash and Recycling flyer for more information or call 963-6818. 

Friday: No school --- Good Friday
Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Chicken patties on buns, fruit. Tuesday: Penne, meatballs, zucchini, fruit. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Taco boats, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, fruit sherbet. Tuesday: Honey crisp chicken salad. Wednesday - half day: Putnam Special Pizza, cucumber and tomato salad. Thursday: Spaghetti, meatballs, spinach salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Sante Fe Steak Wrap, vegetable salad. Tuesday: Penne a la bolognaise, Wednesday: Crunchy Hawaiian chicken wraps, tomato and cucumber salad. Thursday: BBQ pulled pork sliders, baby carrots and potato salad.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Totally Taco Snax, corn, red pepper cups with dip, pineapple cups. Tuesday: Hot dogs, baked beans, carrot snacks with dip, fruit tray. Wednesday: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, applesauce cups. Thursday - 12:30 dismissal - Mr. Fox's pizza, fruit.

Wed. March 20
History Forum
EASTFORD --- "The Old Connecticut Path" presentation by Jason Newton, a direct descendent of Thomas Hooker, will be held at 7 p.m. in the Eastford Town Office Building. 974-1618.

Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Susan Peifer watercolor exhibit and sale through March 31 at the CT Audubon Center at Pomfret on Day Road. Percent of sale benefits the center. 928-4948.

Ice Cream
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. and  Merrimack Health will present a free ice cream social for senior citizens at 12:15 p.m. Open to residents and non residents age 60 and older. Register by March 18:923-9440.

Thur. March 21
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Woodcock Watch" at 6:45 p.m. starting at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers.  928-4948.

Fri. March 22
Bingo Night
WOODSTOCK --- Linemaster Corporation will hold its annual Bingo Night at Foxwoods Resort and Casino. Doors open at 4 and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Portion of each ticket goes to Relay For Life of Northeastern Connecticut. $15. 860-450-9158.

Sat. March 23
Roots Fund-raiser
WILLIMANTIC --- The Roots of Development CT Fund-raising team will hold a music event from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Willimantic Elks Club on Pleasant Street. Live music by flashback. Cash bar, bring your own snacks. $20.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Woodcock Watch" at 6:45 p.m. starting at the CT Audubon Center at Pomfret on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers.  928-4948.

Fund-raiser
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Relay For Life of Northeastern CT Team ‘Frito Cheetahs’ will present a trivia event at the K of C Hall. Cocktails at 5, spaghetti dinner at 6 and trivia from 7 to 10 p.m. and dancing from 10 to 11:30 p.m. $10. Tickets in advance at Frito Lay or WINY Radio or at the door.

Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Mary Ann Bronston: A Visit with a Civil War Doctor's Wife," presentation at 11 a.m. Please register: 928-3475.

Egg Hunt
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation department will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt for Pomfret boys and girls ages 1 - 10 will be held at 11 a.m. at the Wolf Den State Park.  Rain date: March 30.

Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present "Connecticut Baseball during the Civil War" at 12:30 p.m.  Please register: 928-3475.

Corned Beef
QUINEBAUG ---The Thompson Memorial VFW Post 10088 will present its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner from 4:30 to 8:30 at the hall on Rt. 131. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Takeout available. Benefits scholarship fund. 935-0306.

Tag Sale
ASHFORD --- The Ashford Senior Center Organization will hold its tag, sake and flower sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Lunch available.  487-5122.

Egg Hunt
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Recreation Dept. will present its annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin with the Easter Bunny’s arrival at 1:30 at the Thompson Common at the corners of routes 200 and 193. Photos. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 2 p.m.  This program is open to Thompson residents.  Children 10 and under are welcome. Inclement weather date: March 30. 923-9440.

Swedish Meatballs
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present an authentic Swedish meatball supper, family style, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids. Tickets available at door. Takeout available.

Sun. March 24
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present a Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Yes, There's an App for Birding!" at 2 p.m. at the CT Audubon Center at Pomfret on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7  p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road.  928-4948.