March 11
sing-a-long
to raise funds
WOODSTOCK — For Pete’s Sake, the 4th Annual Sing-a-long Tribute to Pete Seeger, will take place at 7 p.m. March 11 at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock in Woodstock. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $10 to benefit The Carry It On Fund, carrying on the work of Pete and Toshi Seeger.
Song lyrics will be projected to encourage audience members to sing along with the performers. This is the 4th annual concert and a full house is expected! Refreshments will be provided.
The event will be hosted by renowned folk singer and songwriter Sally Rogers. She will be joined by other well-known names in the folk community including her husband Howie Bursen, and other song leaders Bill Harley, Jeff Davis, Maria Sangiolo, Leslie Sweetnam, Carol Rossetti, Carolyn Brodginski, Jeff Perkins, Donna Dufresne and others. Peter Blood and Annie Patterson, publishers of the famed Sing Out songbooks, will also perform and be on hand to promote the books that have brought generations of people together to simply enjoy singing together in community.
The Carry It On Fund is a new fund carrying on the work of Pete and Toshi Seeger. The Seegers inspired us and gave us hope by working tirelessly for peace, social justice, and to protect the earth. They helped folk music and community singing to flourish. They offered enormous assistance to thousands of activists and musicians. Many seek to carry forward their work. A new fund called the Carry It On Fund has been created which celebrates the lives of Pete and Toshi Seeger and supports those carrying on their work.
This fund distributes contributions towards organizations that embody Pete and Toshi’s values and vision. The Seegers were involved in a host of organizations and causes during their lifetimes. This fund not only honors the Seegers but also shines a light on groups that are carrying forward their important work.
Some of the organizations that do work they believed in and/or supported include: Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA), Clearwater, Highlander Center, Journey of Hope, Labor Heritage Foundation, People’s Music Network, and others.
Wed. Feb. 15
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Waterbirds in Love: Photography by Carol Lowbeer” through April 28 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present an exhibit,” Art @ the Library: The Monahan Family Artwork & Paintings” until Feb. 28. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Thur. Feb. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Monthly Bird Walk” at 1 .p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Cancelled if rain, snow or high wind. 860-928-4948.
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present “Making Sense of the News” with UConn’s Dr. Bradley Wright at 7 p.m. at the library. No registration needed. 860-928-3475
Fri. Feb. 17
‘Sister Act’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present “Sister Act” at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 and Feb. 18 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Hard Auditorium on the Pomfret School campus. Free. All welcome.
‘Souvenir’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Souvenir” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 19. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Feb. 18
Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will have “Camper Game Day” for boys and girls, ages 6-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and snack provided with games, crafts, etc. Bring outdoor gear and a sled if there is snow on the ground. $15. Register: 860-974-3379.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Turkey Supper
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church on Main Street will hold a roast turkey supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $12 for adults and $8 for kids ages 10 and younger. Take out available. WestfieldUCC.org/Eat
Empty Bowls
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present its annual Empty Bowls Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Main House, Dining Hall. $10 for adults, $7 for kids 12 and younger.
Sun . Feb. 19
Trolley Trail
BRIMFIELD, Mass. --- TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure, “Brimfield’s Trolley Trail,” will be held from 1 to 23:30 starting at the Brimfield Trolley Trail parking lot on Rt. 20. Enjoy the scenic old rail bed as we walk & enjoy nature with friends & family. Free. All welcome. Snacks included. Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Tues. Feb. 21
Movie, Book
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present a movie and book discussion on “The Light Between Oceans” with movie starting at 1 and discussion following. All welcome. No registration required. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Tuesday in the Woodstock Town Hall lower level meeting room. Free for all Woodstock senior citizens 60 and older. 860-974-1050.
Wed. Feb. 22
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a trivia challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. The charity of the night will be DKH Cardiac Rehab.
Thur. Feb. 23
'Handful of Rainbows'
THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present "A Handful of Rainbows" at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 24 and 25 at the Irwin Black Box Theatre at Marianapolis. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended as space is limited. 860-923-9565.
Sat. Feb. 25
Historical Collaboration
SOUTHBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley will present “Historical Collaboration in the Last Green Valley” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Optical Heritage Museum on Crane Street. Snow date is Feb. 26. RSVP: 860-774-3300.
Sun. Feb. 26
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Stroll, Story, Stew and Song” fund-raiser. $25. Register: 860-928-4948.
Concert
WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra, a community-based orchestra, will present its Winter Concert: “Scenes from the Country” at 3 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Instructional Center on the ECSU campus. Free, donations are gratefully accepted.
Open House
WOODSTOCK --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter at 244 Rt. 171 will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 860-336-7129
Fri. March 3
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club and Matulaitis Health Care will co-sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Matulaitis Rehab on Thurber Road. 1-800-RED CROSS.
'Tarzan'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Tarzan" at 7:30 p.m. March 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. March 5. Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887
Sat. March 4
Benefit Dinner
N. GROSVENORDALE --- Putnam Ford Inc. will sponsor its 19th annual spaghetti Dinner/Dance to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life at the K of C on Rt. 12. Cocktails are at 6 and dinner is at 7. Donations: $25. 860-928-2731.
Horse Symposium
STORRS --- The UConn College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resource’s Department of Animal Science will hold its Annual Horse Symposium on March 4 and 5 at the Horsebarn Hill Arena at the Storrs campus. For more info go to http://animalscience.uconn.edu/horseSymp/index.php.
Sun. March 5
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Wilderness Survival Program” at from 2 to 4 p.m. 860-928-4948.
Sat. March 11
Fund-raiser Sing-a-long
WOODSTOCK --- For Pete’s Sake, the 4th Annual Sing-a-long Tribute to Pete Seeger, will be at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock. Free but suggested donation of $10 to benefit The Carry It On Fund, carrying on the work of Pete and Toshi Seeger. Song lyrics will be projected to encourage audience members to sing along. Refreshments will be provided.
Tag Sale
DANIELSON --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter will hold a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Killingly Public Library. 860-336-7129
Tues. March 14
Dining Fund-raiser
DAYVILLE --- PAWS Cat and Kitten Shelter will hold a dining fund-raiser from 4 to 10 p.m. at the 99 Restaurant and Pub. 860-336-7129
Thur. March 16
Senior Shootout
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club will host the Ray Brousseau Senior All-Star Shootout starting with the girls’ game at 5;30 p.m. at the Putnam High School gym. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for senior citizens and students.
Fri. March 17
'Pirates'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Pirates of Penzance" at 7:30 March 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. March 19. Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. 860-928-7887.
Sat. March 25
Empty Bowl
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present the Empty Bowl Supper. Two seatings: 4:45 or 6 p.m., at the Elks Club on Edmond Street. $20. All proceeds to Daily Bread. Reservations strongly suggested. 860-928-4405.
Fri. April 21
‘Buddy Holly’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” at 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. April 23, 30 and May 7. 860-928-7887.
Fri. May 12
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club will hold a golf tournament at Connecticut National Golf Course. For more information call 860-428-7661.
Fri. June 2
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Fri. June 9
‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Brighton Beach Memoirs ”at 7:30 p.m. June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. June 11, 18 and 25. 860-928-7887.
Fri. June 16
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will hold its 30th annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament at CT National Golf Club. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Benefits the Arc Quinebaug Valley. 860-774-2827.
Fri. June 30
Performance
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Vanya and Sonia, and Masha and Spike” at 7:30 p.m. June 30, July 1, 7, and 8 and at 2 p.m. July 2 and 9. 860-928-7887.
Fri. Aug. 11
‘Mermaid’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 13, 20 and 27. 860-928-7887.
Fri. Oct. 6
‘Fatal Murder’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Death by Fatal Murder” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, and 22. 860-928-7887.
Fri. Dec. 1
‘Bradley Christmas Carol’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “A Bradley Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10 and 17. 860-928-7887.
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PUTNAM — Deborah Lucier, patient account representative at Day Kimball Hospital, has been named employee of the year for 2016 at Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH).
Lucier began working for Day Kimball Hospital in 1979 and has been in Patient Accounts since. Today, in her role as a patient financial advisor/telephone representative, she has a variety of important accounting duties as well as customer service responsibilities. She processes payments, handles billing, and works on the Northeast CT Cancer Fund billing. In addition, she also supported the Development department this year with accounting duties of incoming donations to DKH HomeCare, Hospice, Homemakers, and Chaplaincy, and ensured that all were properly accounted for. She also assisted with the management of the DKH donor databases and donor mailings.
Lucier was born in Putnam and moved to Woodstock, graduating from Woodstock Academy. She has since returned to Putnam, where she lives with her husband and one of her sons. She most enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and likes visiting Maine, being by the water, and working in the yard.
The 11 other employees of the month in 2016 were:
January – Laurie Thompson, Laboratory Support Technician for Day Kimball Hospital; February – Brenda Koski, Site of Service Manager for Day Kimball Medical Group; March - Pamela Kane, Certified Medical Assistant for Day Kimball Medical Group Pediatric Center; April - Nancy L. Meade, Registered Nurse for Day Kimball Medical Group; June - Kevin Chisler, Housekeeper II for Day Kimball Hospital; July - Shelly Newton, Lead Service Specialist in the Diagnostic Imaging department of Day Kimball Hospital; August - Stephanie Walters, Certified Medical Assistant for Day Kimball Medical Group; September, Kevan Hazelton, IT Customer Service Technician for Day Kimball Healthcare; October - Karen Lamontagne, LPN, Pediatric Charge Nurse for Day Kimball Medical Group; November - Lynne Gunn, Registered Respiratory Therapist Day Kimball Hospital; December - Lisa Reardon, LCSW, Staff Psychotherapist, Day Kimball Healthcare
Awards
JEWETT CITY — Several local groups received awards from the Jewett City Savings Bank foundation.
The Friends of Assisi Food Pantry in Danielson, $2,000; the Town of Pomfret Food Pantry, $500; and Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG), $500.
The Foundation awarded $1,000 to Day Kimball Hospital for its annual support grant.
Westcott-Wilcox Elderly Residential Housing, Inc. in Danielson was awarded $2,000 to support the purchase and installation of an emergency call monitoring system.
In addition, $1,000 grants were awarded to Interfaith Human Services of Putnam to provide baby gift baskets to at-risk and low-income families; and the Arc Quinebaug Valley, Inc. will purchase and install new flooring throughout the second floor recreation room at the Danielson center.