Wed. July 25
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Close-up Photography” at 6:30 p.m. July 25 or at 2 p.m. July 28 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Nature Photography by Aaron Bourque & Deborah Eccleston through the end of July at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free admission. 860-928-4948.
Thur. July 26
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club Trivia Challenge will begin at 7 p.m. at the Crossings restaurant. Benefits the Putnam Leos.
Fri. July 27
Acorn Adventure
WEBSTER --- The Last Green Valley will present “Sunset and Full Moon Paddle with Ranger Bill” at 6:30 p.m. at 114 Point Breeze Road, an enjoyable sunset and full moon paddle at Webster Lake. The sun sets at 8:12 p.m. and the moon rises at 8:13 p.m. making for a beautiful paddle on Webster Lake. We’ll plan on launching by 7:30 to get on the water in time for the sunset and moonrise. Early arrival is recommended. Launch is from the Marina behind Point Breeze Restaurant at 114 Point Breeze Road. RSVP: 860-774-3300.
Sat. July 28
Garden Party
WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s Roseland Cottage will hold a fund-raiser Garden Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. The party features wine tasting from Taylor Brooke Winery, hors d'oeuvres from Mack's Catering Service, dessert by The Inn at Woodstock Hill, and music by Celtic harpist Debbie Vinick. Benefits the preservation of this National Historic Landmark and its unique landscape. Must be 21 or older. Tickets start at $30. Advance purchase is required: 860-928-4074.
Meet Stars
PUTNAM --- King Cadillac GMC will host a Meet the Stars of Thompson Speedway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, music and more.
Mon. July 30
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.
Tues. July 31
Acorn Adventure
FRANKLIN --- The Last Green Valley will present a “Mars Party" at 8 p.m. at Ayer Farm, 44 Ayer Road. Join TLGV Ranger and NASA Solar System Ambassador Geoff McLean and Rangers Kim McLean and Steve Ayer on the Ayer’s farm for a twice-in-60,000-year event when Mars will be almost at its closest point to Earth. Also starring will be Jupiter and Saturn. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit upon the Ayer's hay field. The moon will rise about 9:30 and we can examine craters along the terminus where they look 3-D in telescopes. Bring binoculars if you have them - or even a telescope. This is a family-friendly event. No pets. Service animals are permitted. Please arrive by 8 p.m. If arriving later please turn off headlights. Please, no one arrive after 8:30 p.m. as the car lights will cause night blindness in everyone else. Info: 860-774-3300.
Thur. Aug. 2
Animal Embassy
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present a free program called “Animal Embassy: Nature Rocks,” a live animal presentation, at 4 p.m. Overflow parking available at Rectory School. pomfretlibrary.org.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will host an evening 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.
Fri. Aug. 3
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- Greek-American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
'Music Man'
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 12 and 19. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.
Outdoor Concert
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present a free outdoor concert featuring the Earl MacDonald Trio at 7 p.m. on the Aicher Memorial Garden deck, behind the library. Bring snacks and a chair. Overflow parking available at Rectory School, across from the library. The concert will be inside the library if the weather is questionable. pomfretlibrary.org.
'Music Man'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 12 and 19. $21 and $24. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Aug. 11
Race/Walk
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare’s annual Walk & Race for the NECT Cancer Fund will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Black Dog Bar and Grille on Park Road. To register for the event visit www.daykimball.org/CancerFundRun or call the Day Kimball Healthcare Development Office at (860) 928-7141.
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present River Fire at Rotary Park from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Concert
PUTNAM --- Eric Genius, inspirational pianist will entertain from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rotary Park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Sun. Aug. 12
Duck Race
PUTNAM --- The Arc QV Duck Race will be held today at Rotary Park. www.qvarc.org.
Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Thur. Aug. 16
3rd Thursday
WILLIMANTIC --- Willimantic’s 3rd Thursday Street Fest will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Free parking, free admittance (donations accepted), free, live entertainment!
Sun. Aug. 19
Fund-raiser Golf
PUTNAM --- The Ovarian Cancer Research fund-raiser golf tournament will be held at Connecticut National Golf Course. Registration is from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; 1 p.m. shotgun start and dinner is at 6:15. The event is in honor of Cynthia Johnson. Entry cutoff is Aug. 1. Benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. 508-612-2946.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fri. Oct. 5
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- Scandinavian-American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Sat. Oct. 6
Community Day
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 15th Annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. 860-923-9440.
Sun. Oct. 20
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Great Pumpkin Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Fri. Oct. 26
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- Trick or Treat on Main Street will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.
Thur. Nov. 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 23
Santa Arrives
PUTNAM --- Santa Comes to Town at 4 p.m.
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Grant applications
accepted
JEWETT CITY — The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation is now accepting 2018 grant applications from local 501(c)(3), 170(c)(1), and other qualified non-profit organizations in the communities served by Jewett City Savings Bank. The process is part of the Bank’s long-standing tradition of providing support to the local organizations that help strengthen the neighborhoods of Eastern Connecticut.
Guidelines and grant applications for 2018 are available online at JCSBank.com. Completed applications must be received no later than Aug. 31. Funding will be awarded by Dec. 31.
Grants, available up to a maximum of $5,000, may be awarded for existing program support, general support, special projects, and/or start-up endeavors covering a variety of issues impacting the community. Specific amounts will be determined by demonstrated needs and existing resources of each organization. The Foundation does not provide funding for individuals, sports, individual schools, or religiou
Join The Last Green Valley (TLGV) for a one-of-a-kind dining experience showcasing the food and talent of the National Heritage Corridor. Tastes of the Valley is a unique dining experience only available once a year as part of a major fund-raiser for TLGV.
This year Tastes of the Valley will be held 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Publick House in Sturbridge. Tickets are on sale for $95 for TLGV members and $105 for nonmembers.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.thelastgreenvalley.org or by calling 860-774-3300. All funds raised are used to support the mission of TLGV.
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. Guests will then be invited into the main dining room where they will be treated to an amazing multi-course, sit-down, farm-to-table dinner showcasing dishes created specifically for our event by some of the area’s top chefs. Seated at each table will be a special guest – either a local farmer, vintner, brewer or agriculture expert for you to converse with as you learn more about what it takes to keep The Last Green Valley green and delicious.
The end of the evening features a dessert buffet and live auction featuring guest auctioneer Gene Michael Deary. Silent auctions and a raffle will be held throughout the evening highlighting locally-crafted items and experiences. It’s a different spin on the area’s best farm-to-table experience and the perfect way to support the efforts of The Last Green Valley.
Participants to date (subject to change):
Appetizer Hour: G Seven Catering, Heirloom Food Company, Hosmer Mountain Soda, Maple Lane Farms, Metro Bistrot, Our Father’s Table, Sharpe Hill Vineyard, Taylor Brooke Winery, The Farmer’s Cow, The Vanilla Bean Cafe, These Guys Brewing Company, Westford Hill Distillers, Willimantic Brewing Company
Four-course Main Event: Chef Ian Farquhar from Grill 37; Chef Will Deason from Willimantic Brewing Company; Chef Mike Heenan from Oliver Wight Tavern; Chef Ken O’Keefe from The Publick House
Dessert Buffet: Ben’s Beans, Renee’s Working Girl Catering, Sturbridge Coffee Roasters, The Farmer’s Cow.
Tastes of the Valley is sponsored by:
Host Sponsor: The Publick House
Platinum Sponsors: Rebecca Harvey, John & Joan Gray
Gold Sponsors: Fiberoptics Technology, Keith & Elaine Knowlton, Lake Road Generating, Putnam Bank
Silver Sponsors: Sara DiIorio, Groton Open Space Association, Marjorie Hoskin, Savers Bank, Savings Institute Bank & Trust, Titan Energy, UNFI Helping Hands
Bronze Sponsors: Cornerstone Bank, Gerardi Insurance Services, Jewett City Savings Bank, Nancy Polydys, Village Electric
Sponsorship Opportunities are still available. Call the TLGV Office at 860-774-3300.
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Presentation
Putnam Middle School Student Council President Lauren Brule (center, left), Putnam Middle School Student Council Vice President Rylee Laperle, (center, right), and Putnam Middle School Student Council Advisor Angie Kwasny (second from left), presented a collection of books, on behalf of the students at Putnam Middle School, to DKH Director of Development Kristen Willis, DKH Pediatrician Dr. Anne Josephs, DKH Pediatrician Dr. Marc Cerrone, DKH Pediatrician Dr. Lisa Matsen, and DKH Pediatrician Dr. Suzanne Powell, in the Putnam Pediatric Center at Day Kimball Hospital. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare’s Pediatric department and Family Advocacy Center received a donation of more than 250 books from the students of Putnam Middle School on June 19. The books were collected during a month-long peer competition at the school, organized by the Student Council, who then decided to donate the collected books to community children who receive care and services at Day Kimball Healthcare.
“The books were collected as part of a recent student competition,” Putnam Middle School Student Council President Lauren Brule said. “A bin was placed in each classroom for one month. The classes who collected the most books during that time were awarded with extra time outside during recess,” she said. “The pediatricians at Day Kimball Healthcare Pediatric Centers are thrilled about this donation,” said Dr. Marc Cerrone. “We try to encourage the importance of reading to children whenever we meet with families at well visits, and this gives us an additional resource to support this cause,” he said. DKH Director of Development Kristen Willis said: “It’s especially gratifying to know that the youngsters in our community are actively engaged in community service projects like these. We couldn’t be more grateful and proud that the student council leadership chose Day Kimball’s youngest patients who will reap the benefits of their endeavors.”