Wed. Sept. 6
Art Exhibit
PUTNAM --- “A Cacophony of Greys” Exhibit and Reception by Steve Veilleux will be on display in The Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through Sept. 30. Features a series of black and white and monotone photographs. All welcome. Free. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and info.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- For the month of September The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library, “Falling Water: Photography by Steve and Danny Veilleux.” A reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6. In the display case will be: “Our U.S. Constitution by Ida Ransom”. 860-923-9779.
Thur. Sept. 7
Food Share
PUTNAM --- The Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse Food Share will be held at 10 a.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. Free. All welcome.
Fri. Sept. 8
Golf Classic
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball Hospital Centreville Bank Golf Classic will set off at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Connecticut National Country Club. For info: daykimball.org/golfclassic.
Sat. Sept. 9
Comedy
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars at 7:30. Suggested audience 18+. $26. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Sept. 10
Jazz Fund-raiser
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library will hold a fund-raiser, the 21st Annual Jazz in the Garden, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 80 Windham Center Road. $60 Pre-sale/$65 at event. Benefits The Windham Free Library. thewindhamfreelibrary.org/jazz/
Poetry
WOODSTOCK --- Poets at Large will present a free, spoken word reading from 2 to 4 p.m. at Roseland Park. The reading will be from 2-4 p.m. with an open mic (5-minute limit as time allows), and is recommended for ages 14 and up. Featured will be CT poets Pegi Deitz Shea, T’Challa Williams and C.C. Arshagra.
Sat. Sept. 23
Celebrating Agriculture
BROOKLYN --- 2023 Celebrating Agriculture will begin at 9 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds.
Harvest Fest
HAMPTON --- Fletcher Memorial Library hosts The Hampton Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the town hall grounds on Main Street. The festival features local products and crafts, plus entertainment, refreshments, music, and displays. Free admission and parking. 860-455-1086.
Book Sale
THOMPSON --- The Friends of Thompson Public Library will hold their annual book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations welcome during library hours starting Sept. 5, in Community Room 3.
Sun. Sept. 24
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- A free bonus concert! The St. Luke’s Steel Band will play from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. Bring a blanket, buy some ice cream. Cosponsored with Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, The Three C's, and Historic New England.
Sat. Sept. 30
BBQ
WOODSTOCK --- The Bungay Fire Brigade will host its fall 2023 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. www.bungay.com.
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The 19th Annual Thompson Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. Oct. 1 is the rain date.
Empty Bowls
THOMPSON --- The Empty Bowls fund-raiser will have two seatings, at 5 and 6:30 p.m., at TEEG.
Camp Day
WOODSTOCK --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Day fund-raiser will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at Buck’s Soft Serve, 88 Kenyonville Road. Bake sale, ice cream eating contests, dunk the director and Buck’s famous soft serve ice cream treats. Portion of sales goes to support the Windham Tolland 4-H Camp Dam Restoration Fund.
Sat. Nov. 11
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- The DKH Dueling Pianos fund-raiser will be held at 6 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant. Tickets $45, must be purchased in advance. daykimball.org/pianos.
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St Mary Church Hall. Vendors sought. 413-612-8358.
Sun. Dec. 3
Tree of Life
The DKH 34th Annual Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. in 11 towns throughout northeastern Connecticut. The purchase of memorial lights on each community's Tree of Life benefits Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut. For info: daykimball.org/treeoflife.
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This early morning photo was taken last week in East Putnam by Doug Porter.
Putnam Commission on Aging swings into dance party season
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam’s Commission on Aging announced the free 2023 themed dance party season is around the corner. COA dances are offered to those aged 50 and over.
Major Sponsors of these lively dance frolics are: Christopher Heights Assisted Living of Webster, Generations Family Health Center, Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care. Plus look for some of our emergency services heroes (like the Putnam Police Department, Fire Department and EMTs) to be paired up with the Major Sponsors to add more boogie woogie and fun to each dance party
Four FREE themed dance parties, complete with DJ JL Sound, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., thanks to our Dance Hosts at the Putnam Lodge of Elks on Edmond Street. You are encouraged to dress up and party heartily on these dates: Wednesday, Sept. 13: 1950’s Back to School; Wednesday, Oct. 11: Halloween Spooktacular; Wednesday, Nov. 8: Gobble up the Dance Floor; Wednesday, Dec. 6: Christmas Party.
In addition to these dances, other activities are offered in the Town Complex Community Room from 10 a.m. to noon weekdays. TVCCA offers lunches for those 60 years and older each weekday at 11:30 for a $3 donation (initial form and pre-order are required for the lunches.)
Special programs, lunch trip bus adventures, plus other celebrations and forums are also often available.
Contact the Putnam Recreation Department at 860-963-6800 ext 140 or
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The Town of Putnam is seeking a Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor (CCMA) I or CCMA II. This position will report to the Town Administrator and will coordinate with the Mayor and various Town Committees including the Board of Assessment Appeals. This position performs a variety of professional, technical, supervisory, and administrative work in performing assessment duties imposed by State and local law. Responsible for assessment of real, personal, and motor vehicle property for the preparation of the annual Grand List
This full-time position is a salaried position, based on a typical 35-hour work week schedule. The expected salary range is between $75,000 - $87,000 per year, with negotiation depending on experience. There is health, dental, pension and other benefits with this position. Vacation, personal leave, and sick leave accruals are applicable.
Full Job Posting, including requirements, and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website, under the Human Resources department page.
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