WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Academy will host the NE FIRST Northern CT Regional Robotics Competition Qualifier Feb. 28 through March 1. More than 30 high school teams from throughout New England will compete in this week one qualifier.
FIRST is a 25-year-old program which encourages students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The program has students design and build a robot to compete with and against other teams. The students have three months to design and build their robot.
The event is free and open to the public beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 29 and at 9 a.m. March 1.
“FIRST is one of the largest and best supported robotics events in the Connecticut. Many of the different manufacturing companies in Connecticut support FIRST,” said Peter Sumner, STEM teacher and robotics club advisor at The Woodstock Academy. “Hosting the event is a great opportunity for our students to see how big the event is and provide a chance to volunteer at the event.”
To make an event of this scale work, FIRST relies on dozens of local volunteers, high school age students and adults, for both skilled and unskilled jobs. Info: https://nefirst.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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Woodstock public schools
Monday: Fish sandwiches, cole slaw, fruit. Tuesday: Mini pancakes, sausages, hash browns, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Chicken nachos, black beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Pasta, meatsauce, green beans, sherbet. Tuesday: Orange popcorn or plain chicken rice bowls, broccoli. Wednesday: Hot dogs, baked beans. Thursday: Sloppy Joes, carrots. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Orange chicken bowl or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Spaghetti, meatball or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Chicken sandwiches or cheese quesadilla. Thursday: Waffle bar or seafood salad on greens. Friday: Putnam Homemade Pizza or mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Popcorn chicken and mac n/ cheese, corn, rainbow tray with fruit and veggies. Tuesday: Beef nachos, rainbow tray. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, rainbow tray. Thursday: General Tsos Chicken, carrots, fortune cookies, rainbow tray. Friday: French bread pizza, rainbow tray.
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Wed. Feb. 19
TLGV Program
DANIELSON --- The Last Green Valley will present “Historical Happenings – Telling Your Story, Part I” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the office, 203B Main St. Assistant Director Francesca Kefalas in part one of a two-part series aimed to help historical organizations, and any non-profit looking for some help, spread the work about the wonderful work being done. Registration is required and a light supper will be offered. 860-774-3300 or email
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Trail Wood Reflections: Writer & Artist In-Residence Exhibition” through Feb. 28 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library will present “Perspectives” Works on Mylar by Al Mathes” through Feb. 28. The opening reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10. 860-923-9779.
Thur. Feb. 20
‘Oliver’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present Lionel Barts “Oliver” at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, 21 and 22 in the Hard Auditorium on campus. Free, all welcome. On Feb. 22 --- come for the cause and stay for the free musical: Empty Bowls Supper Fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Main House Dining Hall. $10 entry and $5 to $25 for bowls.
Historical Society Meeting
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Old Pomfret Town House on Town House Road. Those interested in becoming a member and others are invited to attend. 860-460-6689.
Fri. Feb. 21
‘Oliver’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present Lionel Barts “Oliver” at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22 in the Hard Auditorium on campus. Free, all welcome. On Feb. 22 --- come for the cause and stay for the free musical: Empty Bowls Supper Fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Main House Dining Hall. $10 entry and $5 to $25 for bowls.
‘Agnes of God’
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Agnes of God” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 28 and 29 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 and March 1. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. . 860-928-7887.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will host a community blood drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Robert H. Field Conference Center. Donors can enter the Hospital through the Main Entrance, Entrance A. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged: 860-928-6541 ext. 2532.
Sat. Feb. 22
Acorn Adventure
STURBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley’s Acorn Adventure will explore animal tracks at the lead Mine Mountain Trail, Old Sturbridge Village Road. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank. 860-774-3300 .
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring materials. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
‘Agnes of God’
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Agnes of God” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 28 and 29 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 and March 1. Due to mature subject matter, discretion is advised for those 14 and under. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Winter Fun Day” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members and kids under 13; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
‘Oliver’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present Lionel Barts “Oliver” at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Hard Auditorium on campus. Free, all welcome. Come for the cause and stay for the free musical: Empty Bowls Supper Fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Main House Dining Hall. $10 entry and $5 to $25 for bowls.
Conversation on Race
WILLIMANTIC --- The NAACP’s “Community Conversation on Race” will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the West Avenue community Center. Free. Popcorn, movie and conversation.
Sun. Feb. 23
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Snow Bound Walk” at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
‘Agnes of God’
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Agnes of God” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and 29 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 and March 1. Due to mature subject matter, discretion is advised for those 14 and under. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. . 860-928-7887.
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Rt. 6. Service includes praise and worship music. All welcome. 860-774-9352.
Mon. Feb. 24
Discussion
WILLIMANTIC --- The NAACP will host “An Open, Honest Discussion about Racial Profiling in Your Community” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Windham Town Hall on Main Street. Free. Food offered. All welcome.
Fri. Feb. 28
‘Agnes of God’
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Agnes of God” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and 29 and at 2 p.m. March 1. Due to mature subject matter, discretion is advised for those 14 and under. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. . 860-928-7887.
Sat. Feb. 29
‘Agnes of God’
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Agnes of God” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 and at 2 p.m. March 1. Due to mature subject matter, discretion is advised for those 14 and under. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. . 860-928-7887.
Sun. March 1
‘Agnes of God’
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Agnes of God” at 2 p.m. March 1. Due to mature subject matter, discretion is advised for those 14 and under. $21 for adults; $17 for seniors and students. . 860-928-788
Thur. March 5
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Woodcock Watch” at 5:30 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Fri. March 6
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold a Spring Teen Weekend from 5:30 March 6 through 9 a.m. March 8. $50. Pre-register by March 1: 860-974-3379.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Full Moon Walk” at 7:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. March 7
Culinary Program
CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury will hold its annual Culinary Delights program at 1:30 p.m. at the Finnish Hall, on N. Canterbury Rd. This year's theme is "Cakes Galore." Free. All welcome.
Prayer Day
DANIELSON --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council is sponsoring World Day of Prayer highlighting the history and current social, political and economic struggles of women and children in Zimbabwe starting with a luncheon at noon at the Danielson United Methodist Church on Spring St. Program follows lunch. 860-928-0308.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Trail wood Troubadours” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free. Register at cdtaudubon.org/trail-wood.
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Rotary offering
scholarships
for seniors/grads
Applications are now open for the 2020 Putnam Rotary Club Scholarship program.
An applicant must be a senior in good standing or a graduate who has not yet enrolled at a college or university and has or is attending one of the following schools: Putnam High, Putnam Science Academy, Tourtellotte Memorial High School, The Woodstock Academy, Marianapolis, Pomfret School, H.H. Ellis Tech, Quinebaug Valley Middle College, ACT Magnet School Willimantic or Vocational AG School at Killingly High.
Applicants must be resident of Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson or Woodstock.
Children and grandchildren of Putnam Rotary Club members are not eligible.
The application is at: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6068. No handwritten applications will be accepted. Email the application to
The deadline is April 1.
You will receive a reply within two days that the club received your application.
Should you be awarded a scholarship you are expected to attend the Rotary Night of Recognition at 6 p.m. May 12 at the QVCC Auditorium.
The actual scholarship will be disbursed upon validation of successful enrollment in a post-graduate academic institute by the end of November 2020.
Some scholarships will be awarded on the basis of community service; some based on academics and some will be need based.
For more information call Mrs. Rachael Johnston at: 860-450-9562.
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