Wed. Dec. 2
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Library at the Thompson Public Library will present “Pandemic Projects, A Community Show of Creativity,” through Dec. 26. Thompsonpubliclibrary.org.

St. Nicholas Fair
POMFRET --- The annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair at Christ Church in Pomfret will be an online auction through noon Dec. 2. Items are to be picked up in person at the church between 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 5 (snow date Dec. 12). Go to: the Saint Nicholas Fair Auction at www.biddingowl.com/ChristChurchPomfret. Benefits local outreach programs. 860-315-7780.

Virtual Fair
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church will hold a Sugar Plum Virtual Fair ending at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2. Pickup is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church. Limited in person shopping and delivery available.  fccbrooklynct.org/event/sugar-plum-virtual-fair\

Sat. Dec. 5
Santa Coming!
PUTNAM --- At 4 p.m. Santa will arrive at the giant lighted ornament in Rotary Park. Pop up vendors will be there from noon to 4:30.  COVID-19 guidelines event.

Boot Drive
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Democratic Town committee is holding a Holiday winter boot Drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Station on Rt. 169.  Boots will go to families in Woodstock and neighboring towns through TEEG.  Bring new, unwrapped winter boots in children’s sizes (boys or girls). Cash accepted: make check made payable to TEEG and bring it to the drive or mail it to: Woodstock Democratic Town Committee, ATTN: Winter Boot Drive, PO Box 813, Woodstock, CT  06281.  Cash donations will be used to purchase additional boots.

Sun. Dec. 6
Hospice Tree
The Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. with simultaneous tree lighting ceremonies in 11 northeastern Connecticut towns. Benefits: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT.  For info/changes go to: daykimball.org/treeoflife.

Sat. Dec. 12
Pet Food Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, (Purina brands preferred) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Library.  Cash donations always welcome. Everyone must wear a mask.  860-317-1720.

Fri. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!

Sun. Jan. 1, 2021
Happy New Year!


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Bell Ringers
The Putnam Interact Club is again raising money for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. Pictured are Elle Goslin and Kevin Davis. Courtesy photo.


Putnam Interact raises $3,000
in first week of Kettle Campaign
The Putnam Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is off to a great start with over $3,000 raised Nov. 27 and 28.
And the collection continues … Look for the Red Kettles Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at Putnam Supermarket, Price Chopper, Putnam Walmart and WINY Radio.
Volunteers last weekend included: Alexia Bourbeau (UConn); Woodstock Academy: Ryann Bourbeau, Alexia Adams, Olivia Ott, Suzanne Silbermann, Talia and Kaelyn Tremblay, Maddie Silbermann; Putnam High: Kaylee Goding, Jacob Tremblay, Spencer Northrup, Melodie Anderson, Lily Goyette, Alishia Thompson, Cheyanne Debold, Abby and Emily St. Martin, Amy Vongvirath, Allyson Dinola; from Killingly High: Grace Benoit and Emily Benoit; Josephine Spalding, Emma Braithwaite Laylah, Amayah & Zay Chavez, Vincent Young, Abigail Fitts, Bailey Touchette; from Tourtelotte; Brayden Cutler, Katie Lamontagne, Makayla Tackson.
Rotaract volunteers included: Samantha Guilmette, Amanda Masztal, Emily and Heather Barnes, Kevin Davis, Douglas Henry, Elle Goslin; From Putnam Rotary: Pam Brown, Barry Shead, Joseph Adiletta, Jonathan Tremblay (also Michael and Leo Rocchetti of Putnam)
More volunteers: Ashford School: Lynn and Morgan Fontaine, Jason and Journey Horn, Gina, Ann and Henry Burnham, Mandi Courtois Melissa McDonough and Bella McDonough (EO Smith); from Creation Church: Pastor Bernie Norman, Bryan Finn, Bob and Cheryl Darling.

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On President’s List
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Gabrielle Delos of Chepachet was named to the President’s List for the spring semester at Western New England University.

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