POMFRET — The first day of school is Aug. 27 and it is a full day of school.
The bus routes include:
Bus # 1 High School
6:10 Rt 97   6:13 Rt 244    6:17 Angell Road   6;20 Johnson Rd    6:25 Ragged Hill Rd
6:28 Upper Taft Pond Rd    6:35 Hampton Road     6:40 Rt 101
Bus #1 Elementary 
7:25 #577-801 Mashamoquet , 7:28 Firetower Rd , 7:35 Rt 44 end of Paine Rd
7:37 #530-850 Hampton Rd ,  7:45 Brooklyn Rd #5-100,  7: 50 #921 Hampton Rd
7:55 Fay Rd, 7:59 Paine Rd #123-210, 8:05 Drown Rd, 8:11 #514 Mashamoquet 8:17 Brookfront
Bus # 2 High School
6:03 Wolf Den Rd ,  6:05 Jericho Rd,   6:08 End of Wade Rd ,  6:09 Brooklyn Rd , 6:15 end Page Rd   6:14 Hampton Rd #844-684,  6:18 #577 Mashamoquet, 6:22Covell Rd , 6:24 end of  Cheney
 6:25 Mashamoquet #482-Brookfront, 6:30 Youngs Rd
Bus #2 Elementary
7:31 Rt.#44 #’s26-120, 7:41 Tyrone Rd, 7:47 Stickney Rd, 7:49 18 Modock Rd,7:50 Rt #44 #’s371-357
7:53 Longmeadow Drive #’s17-60, 7:56 Fairview Circle, 7:58  Ruth/Evelyn, 8:01 Delores
8:02 Amanda, 8:04 Gary School Rd, 8:06 Freedley Fork Rd, 8:07 Freedley Rd  #’s279-84
8:14 # 13 Rt#44
Bus #3 High School
6:04 Rt 97 @ Ruccki’s   6:08 Rt 44 X-tra Mart    6:13 Longmeadow Drive   6:15 Fairview  
6:16 Ruth/Evelyn   6:18 Deloras    6:19 Sanda Circle    6:21 Margaret   6:22 Amanda
6:23 Gary SchoolRd   6:25 Freedley Fork   6:27 Freedley Rd    6:28 Woodstock Rd
6:33 Murdock Rd  6:35 Averill Rd   6:38 Wolf Den Drive
Bus # 3 Elementary
 7:40 #590 Rt#169 North, 7:42 Woodstock Rd #83-73,7:45 #9 Freedley Rd, 7:46 Allen Rd
7:50 Quassette Rd #’s10-306, 8:03 Fox Hill Rd #’s 13-86. 8:05 Hickey Rd,8:10 Pomfret School Admissions Crosswalk, 8:12 #162 Rt#169 South, 8:14 #69&79 Rt#44
Bus#4  High School
6:05 Quaker Lane, 6:10 Tyrone Rd,  6:17 Stickney Rd , 6:20 #14GarySchoolRd,  6:25 Wrights Crossing #784-24, 6:30 #385 Killingly Rd 
Bus #4 Elementary
7:24  169 North to Modock Rd    7:27 Cassidy Rd    7:31 Hamlet Hill   7:33 Rt 97
7:36 Rt 244   7:40 Angell Rd   7:42 end of Johnson Rd    7:45  Ragged Hill Rd
7:50  Rt 244 to Eastford Line   8:06 Taft Pond Rd    8:12 Lower #’s of Rt 97
8:15 Mordock  Rd
Bus #5 High School
6:05  Babbitt Hill Rd,  6:10 Stoddard Rd   6:15 Cassidy Rd, 6:22 Quassette Rd #22-259  
 6:30 Fox Hill Rd  6:40 @ PCS   6:45 all stops on 169 North to Woodstock Academy
Bus #5 Elementary
7:30 #’116-366 Rt 169 South (Orchard Hill), 7:42 #397 Brooklyn Rd, 7:45 #35 Wade Rd,
7:55 Cherry Hill Rd #’s55-153, 7:59 Old Kimball Rd, 8:00 Jericho Rd #’s12-88,
8:04 Wolf Den Rd #’s131-43, 8:16 #212Rt#44
Bus #6 High School
6:02 Searles Rd, 6:05 end of Cooney, 6:12 Kearney Fork, 6:15 Anderson, 6:17 end of Cooney Rd   
6:26 ValentineRd #140-413, 6:33 Rt#169 North #’s 238-130, 6:40 Bosworth
Bus #6 Elementary
7:27 ValentineRd #’s 144-413, 7:35 Orchard Hill Rd #’s357 &317,7:37 Kearney Rd #’s257-185, &;40 end of Amber Drive, 7:41  143A Kearney Rd 7:42 End of Cooney Rd, 7:43 Anderson Rd,
7:45 17 Kearney Rd, 7:45 Kearney Fork Rd #’s 70-14, 7:47 #18 Kearney Rd,
7:47 Searles Rd.#’s 25-297, 8:05 23 Woods Hill Rd, 8:15 Bosworth Rd
Bus#7 High School
6:05 #801 Rt #44 6:06 Firetower Rd 6:09 Drown Rd, 6:10 Weatherbee & Paine#’289-210
6:20 Fay Rd. #’s318-195, 6:45 Pomfret School Admisdsion Crosswalk
Bus #7 Elementary
7:25 Rt#101 even #’s 58-422, 7:37 Wright’s Crossing Rd #’s 28-79,
  7:41 #201 River Rd,   7:44 Modock Rd  #’262-106B, 7:49 14 Gary School Rd,
7:55 Wright’s Crossing Rd #844-114
Bus #8 Elementary  
7:26 #478 Rt#97, 7:30 #56 Covell Rd,  7:35 Covell Rd Rt44 end -137, 7:40 Cheney Rd.
7:45 Babbitt Hill Rd, 7:48 Blossom drive, 7:52 # 48 & 25 Babbitt Hill Rd
 7:57 Railroad Stret, 7:59# 185 & 189 Rt #169 North  8:00 end of Grosvenor Rd
8:02 Rectory Day Care. 8:04 #436 & 408 Rt #97, 8:08 Day Rd, 8:11 Wolf Den Drive

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Thur. Aug. 23
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature’s Inspiration,” a photography exhibit by Aaron Bourque and Deborah Eccleston, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

Sat. Aug. 25
Triathlon
PLAINFIELD --- The eighth annual “Give It a Tri” Triathlon, co-sponsored by Day Kimball Healthcare and Hale YMCA, will begin at 8 a.m. at Moosup Pond. To sign up for the fund-raiser relay, go to: daykimball.org/triathlon

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. To register and for list of materials, call: 860-928-4948.

Acorn Adventure
ASHFORD --- Acorn Adventure – Pixie Village Hike will be held at 10 a.m. at the  Natchaug State Forest Parking Area on Iron Mine Lane, off Rt. 89. Half mile hike with The Last Green Valley’s  Chief Ranger Bill Reid into Pixie Falls.  This hike is suitable for little legs who can make it a half-mile into the falls and then back out. Not stroller friendly. 860-774-3300. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.

‘Animals” Event
PUTNAM --- Tractor Supply Company in Putnam will host pet adoptions, a pet supplies drive and more. The store is accepting new sealed food, toys, cleaning supplies and other essential pet accessories such as beds, scratching posts, leashes and bowls to be donated to Putnam rescues and shelters.

Sun. Aug. 26
Tastes of the Valley
STURBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley’s Tastes of the Valley fund-raiser will begin at 4 p.m. at  The Publick House, Sturbridge. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thelastgreenvalley.org or by calling 860-774-3300.  The evening starts with a social hour featuring local wines, beers and beverages, as well as appetizers prepared by area chefs utilizing products farmed in the 35 towns of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.  A multi-course, sit-down, farm-to-table dinner follows. Dessert buffet and live auction follows.  Call 860-774-3300 for more information.
 
Mon. Aug. 27
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.

Thur. Aug. 30
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host an “Evening Nighthawk Watch & Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM ---  The Putnam Lions Club will host a trivia challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Bradley Playhouse.

Fri. Aug. 31
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library. 1-800-RED CROSS.

Sun. Sept. 2
Fund-raiser Sunflowers
POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169 on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. This free event features hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, face painting and balloon animals. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs. 860-774-2020.

Fri. Sept. 7
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- Native American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.

Sat. Sept. 8
River Fire
PUTNAM --- River Fire will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.

Concert
PUTNAM --- Wooden Horse will play in concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. Bring blanket or lawn chair.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

TEEG Fund-raiser
THOMPSON --- TEEG’s 7th annual Wheels for Meals Ride to Feed Kids will be held starting at the TEEG building on Thatcher Road. There are 15-, 35- and 60-mile rides and a new 1-mile donation walk starting at 10 a.m. $40 registration fee. 860-923-3458.

Open-Air Market
CANTERBURY --- The annual Open Air Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Finn Hall on Rt. 169. Vendors wanted. Call: 860-608-7877.

Sun. Sept. 9
Savor the Flavor
PUTNAM --- Savor the Flavor – Food Festival “Bacon” will take place today. Music by Chicago Total Access from noon to 3 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 15
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sun. Sept. 16
Fund-raiser Race
DAYVILLE --- The 7th annual NOW Road Race and Walk will be held at Alexander's Lake. It is a fund-raiser for NOW. For registration and more information go to: www.nowinmotion.org

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Fall Guided Poetry Walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Meet in parking lot. Free for CAS members; $5 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Tues. Sept. 18
Red Sox History
POMFRET --- Sportswriter Mike Shalin will present images from his book “The Hometown Team: 4 Decades of Boston Red Sox Photography,” at 7 p.m. at Old Town House, Town House Rd. Sponsored by Pomfret Public Library, pomfretlibrary.org.

Wed. Sept. 19
Golf Tourney
DANIELSON --- The 26th QVCC Foundation Golf Tournament at CT National Golf Course will be held today. . To sponsor or register your team call 860-932-4063.  No event day registrations. Benefits local students at QVCC.

Fund-raiser Dining
DAYVILLE --- Dining for a Cause will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pub99 in Killingly Common to benefit PAWS Cat Shelter. Pub99. Drawings planned --- get your drawing flyer will be posted on PAWS FB page or at Paws Cat Shelter, on Rt. 171, Woodstock.

Thur. Sept. 20
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. Meet in parking lot. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sat. Sept. 22
Positively Pomfret
POMFRET --- Positively Pomfret Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Park on Rt. 97. Vendors sought: Visit www.pomfretct.gov/recreation for a form.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present Bird Banding at 9 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 or nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Sun. Sept. 23
Day of Peace
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council (GPIC) will be holding its annual International Day of Peace event at 2 p.m.  at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Auditorium on Church Street. Entrance is in the rear of the building.  The "traveling"  Peace Pole will be present (looking for a new home for next Year). Address by Pastor Charles F. Seivard of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in N. Grosvenordale.  All welcome. 860- 455-8144.

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Pomfret solar
deadline extended
POMFRT —  The Solarize Pomfret program is extending its deadline to Sept. 30 so that Pomfret residents have more time to take advantage of the discounted pricing for solar. This extension allows homeowners to purchase a solar installation to offset their electricity bill, either in whole or in part, depending on the size of the system they install.
A final solar workshop will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Pomfret Community Senior Center. Residents can learn about solar and the various financing options available through Sunlight Solar. There is a 30 percent tax credit on residential solar and the CT Green Bank still gives an incentive for solar. Solar installations still qualify for net metering, making solar a sound investment.
First Selectman Maureen Nicholson explained the extension, “Solarize Pomfret is a great opportunity for residents to ‘Go Solar.’ We wanted to extend the deadline so people who have been busy during the summer can still take advantage of the no-charge solar site evaluation to determine their possible savings. The program has selected a trustworthy, certified solar installer that will provide high quality equipment at a reduced price. By using efficient, renewable energy that reduces energy consumption and environmental pollutants we are conserving our environment for future generations.”  For more info go to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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