Donation
During her many years as Putnam's Tax Assessor, Rande Chmura (now retired) was gifted old maps of Putnam. She had them framed and they hung in the assessor's office in the old town hall. She recently donated them to the Aspinock Historical Society via John Miller, president of the society. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Wed. Aug. 3
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present, as part of its Art @ the Library series, “Women of the Northeast Celebrate Thompson, through Aug. 30. It includes artwork by three local artists, members of the Northeastern CT Art Guild Board of Directors: Elaine Turner, Pam Lee, and Angela Kasper. In the Display Case: Quiet Corner Garden Club: Growing with the Community.
Back-to-School Drive
PUTNAM --- Putnam EMS is running its annual Back-to-School Drive through Aug. 12. Drop off: back packs, pencils, pens, red pens, paper, notebooks, binders, folders, rulers, scissors, glue, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, crayons, colored pencils and markers at the EMS station on Church Street. 860-928-6996.
Fri. Aug. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- This year the Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays returns to its roots --- celebrating the arts. Artists, vendors, performances and more will fill Main Street in downtown Putnam from 5 to 9 p.m. www.discoverputnam.com.
‘Cinderella’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 7, 14 and 21. $36 for adults; $23 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. See www.thebradleyplayhouse.org for info, tickets and specials, including the “Royal Package.”
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” by Dick Symonds at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Concert & River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Tournadeau, a jazz and blues festival, starting at 2:30 in Rotary Park. Four groups will entertain and then River Fire delights from 8:30 to 10 p.m.
Fri. Aug. 19
Twilight Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Recreation Commission and Historic New England will present, as part of its annual Twilight Concert series, Beck N’ Call from 7 to 8:30 (rain date: Aug. 26) at Roseland Cottage. Free. 860-928-4074.
Sun. Aug. 21
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Main Street Car Cruise will happen from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. around downtown Putnam and Rotary Park.
Pluck-A-Duck
PUTNAM --- Pluck-A-Duck Extravaganza will be held at the Hale YMCA pond from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be games for kids, face painting, create-a-card for veterans and seniors and more in the Kid Zone.
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.
Sun. Sept. 11
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.
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.
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. Oct. 1
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
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.
Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home.
Sat. Nov. 12
Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free.
More info on the town’s website.
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The former Putnam public library will soon be the new home of three Putnam-based businesses.
Savage Systems, Quiet Corner Physical Therapy, and REAL Custom Training have announced plans to move into the former town facility at 225 Kennedy Dr.
“When the opportunity to lease the old library came up, I jumped on it,” said Savage Systems owner Eric Gould. “As Savage Systems grows and expands and adds staff, the need for more and different space became more and more evident. We’re the area’s premiere provider of technical support for businesses, schools, small government, and even consumers, so it was important that we stay in this community as we grow. I’m super excited that Quiet Corner Physical Therapy and REAL Custom Training are teaming up with Savage Systems to bring learning, healing, and connecting back to this iconic building.”
The three businesses are slated to move into the former library soon. Savage Systems and Quiet Corner Physical Therapy will occupy the ground floor, while REAL Custom Training will operate from the downstairs level, where the library’s former meeting room will be converted into a collaborative training space for professional workshops and seminars.
In addition to benefiting their own businesses, the new tenants hope their move will be a good thing for all the businesses in downtown Putnam.
“Savage Systems and Quiet Corner Physical Therapy have an established clientele that’s going to love visiting them downtown. As for my business, we’re new and growing, and professionals from all over New England will be coming to downtown Putnam to take our workshops,” said REAL Custom Training owner and instructor Andrew Morrison. “Folks can take a workshop with us in the morning, then visit Thai Place for lunch, or grab an espresso at Chubby Dog Coffee Company, or take a walk in Rotary Park before heading back to the office. Downtown Putnam is awesome, and we can’t wait to be a part of it.”
For Dr. Gregory Haney, owner of Quiet Corner Physical Therapy, the move to the former library represents a chance to relocate while maintaining local roots.
“As our company expands, it is very important for us to continue to be a part of the local community. The building’s size, convenience, and great location offers us an even better opportunity to support the patients of the Quiet Corner for years to come. We are very excited to provide these services along with these two companies,” Haney said.
With new life coming to the former library facility, Putnam Economic and Community Development Director Delpha Very said, “The Town of Putnam is truly excited to see the former Putnam Library be the home to northeastern Connecticut’s entrepreneurial spirit.”
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Marianapolis
awards medals
THOMPSON — The following members of the Marianapolis Class of 2022 received medals honoring their academic achievements and silver bowl award honors, which celebrate a number of areas ranging from athletics to community service to character.
The winners: Computer Science Medal: Christian Terwilliger; Dance Medal: Sydney Duby; Distinguished Leadership Award Medal: Kaitlin Baca; Drama Medal: Sophia Maloney; English Medal: Mackenzie Jutras; Eric Gustavson US History Medal: Keegan McLeod; Fr. Gurklis Mathematics Medal: Declan O’Connor; French Medal: Daniel Twohig-Mann; Gertrude Salvas English Language Medal: Ayana Kobayashi; Marilyn S. Ebbitt Book Award: Maya Summiel; Music Medals: Nghi Huynh and Vincent Bourgeois; Physics Medal: Daniel Twohig-Mann; Religious Studies Medal: Audrey Hammond; Social Sciences Medal: Alanna Lorusso; Spanish Medal: Delia Marchand; Tom Perkins Art Medal: Mackenzie Jutras; Valedictorian Bowl: Daniel Twohig-Mann; Salutatorian Bowl: Ian MacKenzie; The Congregation of the Marian Fathers Centennial Awards: Morgan Beaudreault and Filip Kalis; The Dr. Louis Loffredo Memorial Award: Keegan McLeod; The Father Casimir Kuckell Memorial Awards: Rachel Ullstrom and Szymon Mamro; The Father John Petrauskas Memorial Award: Olivia Acquaah-Harrison; The John Kendrtarvich Memorial Award: Spencer Courville; The Marianapolis Alumni Merit Award: Kaitlin Baca; The Marianapolis Service Award: Mackenzie Jutras; The Mothers of Marianapolis Award: Juhyoung Lee.
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