PUTNAM — The World Apostolate of Fatima will bring its United Nations Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to St. Mary Church of the Visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. July 7.
This statue of Mary is based in Rhode Island and is owned by the Fatima Sanctuary in Portugal. One of the four International Pilgrim Virgin statues, it was blessed by Pope Pius XII and shortly thereafter it began being taken on a continuous worldwide pilgrimage on May 13, 1947, the 30th anniversary of the first apparition of Mary at Fatima.
Sponsored by Putnam’s Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus, the program will start with a prayer service at 3 p. m. at the Putnam Deanery Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, in the St. Mary’s Parish Center, behind the church. At 3:45 p. m., the statue will be processed into the church by Knights for the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass.
After Mass, the custodian of the statue, Judith Studer, will give a short talk about Our Lady’s appearances at Fatima, the history of the statue itself and about her trips around the world with the Fatima Apostolate. She will also discuss her own miraculous healing from cancer, through prayer and the intercession of Mary. This will be followed by the recitation of the rosary, before the statue will be processed out of the church by Knights at 6.
On display with the statue in Putnam will be first-class relics of Saints Francisco and Jacinta, two of the three children who were visited by Mary at Fatima over a century ago. Also on display will be a piece of the oak tree over which Our Lady appeared.
Wed. June 13
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library’s exhibit “The Nature of Things” through June 28. The exhibit includes photography by Janet McDonald and poems by Karen Warinsky.
Thur. June 14
Community Seminar
PUTNAM --- Green Valley Crossing church will be hosting a Suicide Awareness Seminar with Dr. Naomi Paget from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at GVC, 95 Front St. This seminar is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about or has been impacted by suicide.
Fri. June 15
Blood Drive
KILLINGLY --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Killingly Public Library. 1-800-RED CROSS.
St. Joseph Fest
WEBSTER --- The 45th annual St. Joseph Festival will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. June 15, noon to 11 p.m. June 16 and noon to 4 p.m. June 17 at St. Joseph's in Webster.
'The Nerd'
PUTNAM -- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Nerd” at 7:30 p.m. June 15, 16, 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. June 17 and 24. $20 and $16. 860-928-7887.
Sat. June 16
Rug Show
WOODSTOCK --- ATHA Quiet Corner HOOK-IN, hosted by the ATHA Quiet Corner Chapter (ATHA is the Association of Traditional Rug Hooking Artists. $15; $5 vendor shopping only. Preregister by June 1.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12, on the Danielson/Plainfield town line. No appointment necessary. $12 cash per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.
Sun. June 17
Dad Breakfast
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a Father’s Day breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7. Benefits Boy Scouts Troop 66. 860-923-2967.
Healing Service
PUTNAM --- A Christian Healing Service will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Philip’s Church on Grove Street. Prayer teams will be available to pray with individuals for physical, emotional and spiritual healing. The service will include praise and worship music at a celebration of the Eucharist. 860-928-3510.
Mon. June 18
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. June 21
Sharks Rock
POMFRET – Pomfret Public Library kicks off summer reading with Sharks Rock, a shark-themed family Magic Show with Steve Royce at 1 p.m.
Solstice
POMFRET ---The Wyndham Land Trust will celebrate the Summer Solstice from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Duck Marsh Preserve. Enjoy a cool drink as you watch the sun set. Bring lawn chairs. Park along Holmes Road, between Wrights Crossing Road and Modock Road.
Sat. June 23
Tag Sale
ASHFORD --- The St. Philip Church on Rt. 44 will hold a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors needed. $20. 860-429-9212.
Sun. June 24
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Steve Bousquet Memorial Golf Tournament/Congregational Church of Putnam’s 17th Annual Golf Tournament at the Thompson Raceway Golf Course at 11:45 a.m. $125 pp. 860-315-3269.
Tues. June 26
World Beatles Day
POMFRET - The Pomfret Public Library will pay tribute to the Fab Four and World Beatles Day with music and a sock-topus craft from the Octopus’ Garden at 11 a.m.
Thur. June 28
Story Time
POMFRET – The Pomfret Public Library will present a Dance Party Story Time with music, crafts and dancing with the bubble machine at 10:30 a.m.
Mandala CD Art
POMFRET – The Pomfret Public Library will present Tweens and Teens can make a beautiful Mandala using a discarded CD and some nail polish & Sharpies at 12:30 p.m.
Prudence Crandall Film
POMFRET – The Pomfret Public Library will present a showing of the documentary film, Prudence Crandall: Voice of Conviction” at 7 p.m. at Old Town House. Sponsored by Friends of Pomfret Public Library.
Fri. July 6
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays --- French Canadian-American Heritage from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.
Wed. July 18
Rug Exhibit
DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Northern Teachers’ Workshop rug exhibition will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College Auditorium. Free admission.
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.
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PUTNAM — Vicki Kirkconnell was named Putnam Bank’s Employee of the Month for May 2018. Kirkconnell has been with the bank since December 1997, and currently serves as a senior teller in the Pomfret Office.
She said, “I am very proud and honored to receive such an award. Also, grateful to be a part of the Putnam Bank team.”
She is involved in community events which include American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club Trivia Night, Northeast Opportunities for Wellness Road Race & Walk. She loves serving her canine friends at the Pomfret drive-up window. Vicki lives in Dayville with her husband Randy, and their three fur babies.
“I’m pleased to congratulate Vicki Kirkconnell our May Employee of the Month. Vicki has been a part of our team for 20 years and exemplifies the best in serving our customers. We appreciate her good work and cheerful demeanor. Her service to the bank and our customers is very much appreciated.” said Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank
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NOW Executive Director Sarah Wolfburg, center, accepts a $5,000 donation from QVR Rotaract Club members at the 5th Annual Celebration Dinner held June 6. Courtesy photo.
THOMPSON — Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) was the recipient of a generous $5,000 donation from the Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club, presented at the club’s 5th Annual Celebration Dinner June 6.
The $5,000 in funds was generated at the QVR Rotaract 3rd Annual Cornhole Classic June 2. The tournament, which is the first of its kind in northeastern Connecticut, is an annual fund-raiser that benefits the Rotaract Club and a different non-profit partner each year. For 2018, NOW was chosen as the non-profit beneficiary, with funds to support youth wellness programs and scholarships in the 10-town area.
The 2018 Cornhole Classic featured 41 teams facing off in a bracket-style tournament with the top three teams winning cash prizes. The event was supported by more than two-dozen sponsors, all of which are local businesses in the region. In addition to their role as non-profit partner, NOW also saw several board members participate in the event, including President Allan Rawson, Treasurer Julie Quinn, and board members Christine Collins, and Michele Geragotelis. NOW Board Emeritus members Eric Quinn and Earl Rosebrooks also took part with respective family teams; Rosebrooks' team finished strong in fourth place in the competition.
“We could not be more thankful for the generosity and hard work of the Rotaract Club,” said NOW Executive Director Sarah Wolfburg. “The $5,000 will be invested right back into the community and will help us immensely with our spring scholarships and upcoming clinics.”
On June 24, NOW will host a free Youth Football & Cheerleading Clinic at Killingly High School, open to children ages 5 – 15. Other upcoming events include plans for a Celebrity Bartender Night in August, free soccer clinics, and the 7th Annual NOW Road Race & Walk on Sept. 16. For more information on NOW and upcoming events and programs, visit: www.nowinmotion.org.