Fri. Sept. 2
Woodstock Fair
WOODSTOCK --- The 161st Woodstock Fair starts at noon today and opens at 9 a.m. Sept. 3, 4 and 5. www.woodstockfair.com
Sun . Sept. 4
Sunflowers for Kids
POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard, Rt. 169, on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs. Free Children’s Activity at the event with USI’s Youth Service Bureau. 860-774-2020.
Sat. Sept. 10
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Common Sense: TLGV Town Commons and Greens” by Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Comedy Show
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars at 7:30 p.m. Suggested audience 18-plus. $24. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Sept. 11
Concert
PASCOAG --- The Grace Note Farm and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will present Music at the Farm at 2 p.m. Jackson Schoolhouse Road. $30. 401-567-0354.
Fund-raiser Jazz
WINDHAM --- The Windham Free Library presenting Jazz in the Garden from 3 to 6 p.m. Music, food, drinks, auction. $60 presale/$65 at event. Benefits the library. https://thewindhamfreelibrary.org/jazz/
Fri. Sept. 16
Circle of Fun
PUTNAM --- St. Mary Church, Putnam will be holding its 50th Circle of Fun Sept. 16, 17, 18. The 49th was delayed by the pandemic. There will be free entertainment, great food, beverages, games and rides, as always.
Circle Taking Part
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella is taking part in the upcoming Circle of Fun at St. Mary’s Church Sept. 16, 17 and 18. They will have a large basket raffle, bake sale, tag sale and more.
Sun. Sept. 18
Lap the Lake
DAYVILLE --- The 10th annual NOW ~Lap the Lake~ Road Race & Walk fund-raiser. It’s a scenic 5K run and walk along private roads surrounding Alexander’s Lake. There is also a kids run. For info, to register or to be a sponsor, go to: nowinmotion.org
Sat. Sept. 24
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sun. Sept. 25
Car Cruise
BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Business Association and the Tri-State Cruisers will present the Brooklyn Car Cruise 2022 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Brooklyn Walmart. Benefits the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Fri. Sept. 30
Movie in the Park
PUTNAM --- Halloween Movie in the Park, Rotary Park. Rain date Oct. 14. discoverputnam.com
Sat. Oct. 1
Community Day
THOMPSON --- The 18th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. Rain date Oct. 8. 860-923-9440
Sat. Oct. 8
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Thur. Oct. 27
Pumpkin Decorating
WOODSTOCK --- The Senexet Grange will hold a Pumpkin Decorating Contest from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There are three categories: Up to grade 4, Grades 5-8 and high school and adult.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” by Bill Reid, TLGV chief ranger, at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Dueling Pianos
THOMPSON --- Foxwoods Resort Casino will present Dueling Pianos at 7 p.m. at the Raceway Restaurant & Banquet Hall. Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. daykimball.org/pianos.
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Koehler joins
Weiss, Hale
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POMFRET CENTER — Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors (WHZ) hired Brandon Koehler as a Client Service Associate. Koehler assists clients with day- to-day operational needs in collaboration with WHZ’s financial advisors to ensure the best client experience and advancement of client goals.
Koehler is a recent graduate of UConn, where he earned a degree in economics with a minor in communications. Prior to joining WHZ, he served as Business Lead on UConn’s Formula Student racing team, the university’s flagship engineering organization while also working for UConn Athletics and the Town of Mansfield with a focus on operations and customer service.
“Thanks to his education in both economics and communications, Brandon brings an ideal combination of knowledge and skills to the role of Client Service Associate at our firm,” said WHZ Principal, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Laurence Hale, AAMS, CRPS®. “His understanding of economics and finance, combined with his great communication skills and outgoing personality make him an excellent fit for helping to provide the best financial planning experience possible to our clients.”
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Members of DKH’s Cruisin’ for Cancer Care committee at the 18th Annual Cruise, BBQ, and Brew event to benefit the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — The recent Day Kimball Healthcare’s (DKH) Cruise, BBQ & Brew Motorcycle and Car Cruise raised more than $23,000 to benefit the NECT Cancer Fund of DKH.
The Cruisin’ for Cancer Care Committee welcomed record-breaking attendance with more than 150 cars and motorcycles and 250 participants who joined in for memorial laps around the Thompson Speedway’s 1.7 mile course, followed by a scenic ride that covered over 40 miles.
This annual event allows riders to commemorate their loved ones by including their name in a special memorial tribute during memorial laps at the track, and many joined in honor of a cancer survivor or in memory of a loved one.
“Because of the high-quality and compassionate approach our team gives each of our patients and their caregivers, people continue to choose to receive their care at DKH,” said Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Healthcare.
“The proceeds from this event will allow us to continue to provide financial assistance for cancer-related screening and treatment services to those battling cancer in our community who otherwise may not have the financial resources to pay for needed medical care.”
This 18th annual event was organized by DKH’s Cruisin’ for Cancer Care Committee, DKH and community volunteers, several of whom have been part of the event since its inception, and members of SPIROL International’s employee fund-raising team. Sponsors for this year’s event included: SPIROL International, presenting sponsor; major sponsors WIN Waste Innovations, Centreville Bank, and Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors; and host sponsors Thompson Speedway and the Black Dog Bar & Grille.
“As this event has grown, we’ve been increasingly overwhelmed with the support from our community,” said Kristen Willis, director of development, Day Kimball Healthcare. “We are blown away by the number of participants this year, and with the help of our sponsors, we are thrilled with the amount we were able to raise for the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH. This year’s event was our biggest yet, and we are excited to see what next year brings.”
To date, this event has contributed over $186,000 to the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH.
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