Woodstock public schools
Monday: Pork rib sandwiches, fruit. Tuesday: French toast sticks, red potatoes, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, broccoli, fruit. Thursday: Rigatoni, meatballs, green beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, carrots, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Macaroni and cheese, green beans, veggie cups/dip, raisins, cookies. Tuesday: Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, cranberry sauce, fruit or fruit cup. Wednesday: Hamburgers or cheeseburgers, baked Doritos or chips, fruit or fruit cups, cookies. Thursday: Pizza, broccoli, veggie cups/ dip, fruit or fruit cups. Friday - 12:30 dismissal: Crispy chicken nuggets, carrots, veggie cups/dip, fruit or fruit cups.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Crunchy chicken tenders, orange-glazed carrot coins. Tuesday: Shepherd Pie. Wednesday: Hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw. Thursday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, sherbet. Friday - half day: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Clipper Burgers, sherbet. Tuesday: Crispy chicken sandwiches,. Wednesday: Ms. Ellen's Homestyle Meatloaf, fall squash, mashed potatoes, gravy. Thursday: General Tsos Chicken, broccoli. Friday - half day: Pizza, salad.
Serving
WORCESTER — The Assumption College Student Government Association (SGA) has announced that Mitchell Hudon, a member of the Class of 2020 from Danielson, has been elected to serve as Senator during the 2016-2017 academic year.
A member
WORCESTER — Ian Converse is a member of the WPI men’s basketball team which has been slotted third in the NEWMAC preseason coaches poll.
The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) revealed the annual Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll recently. After an impressive 2015-16 season claiming the programs second consecutive NEWMAC crown and pushing to the NCAA Sectional Semifinals last winter, Babson has been tabbed the preseason favorites with seven first place votes.
Completing
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Victoria Palacios of Woodstock is currently completing Colby-Sawyer College’s internship requirement at New London Hospital in New London. Palacios is a member of the class of 2017 majoring in public health.
Graduates
BRISTOL, R.I. — Roger Williams University announced that Sarah Gilloran of Pomfret Center earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture.
Wed. Dec. 14
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Wildlife Artist David C. Stumpo exhibit and sale through Christmas. 860-928-4948.
Art Show
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library with a Thompson Winter Student Art Showcase by Thompson Public School art students through Jan. 9 at the library. 860-923-9779
Thur. Dec. 15
Program
DANIELSON --- Day Kimball Healthcare and Quinebaug Valley Community College, in partnership with the Northeast District Department of Health, the HealthQuest Northeast Connecticut Coalition and the Lung Cancer Alliance, will present “Shine a Light on Lung Cancer” from 11 a.m.. to 2 p.m. at QVCC.
Fri. Dec. 16
Support Group
PUTNAM --- Strong Body/Strong Mind Family Yoga Studio will host a Breastfeeding Support Group at 6 p.m. at The Shops at Montgomery Ward on Main Street. 860-634-0099.
Fish Fry
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a fish fry from noon to 8 p.m. Prices vary. 860-923-2967.
‘A Christmas Carol’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Rt. 44 will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 and at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. $19 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. There will also be a mitten tree for contributions. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Dec. 17
Cookie Sale
BROOKLYN --- The Our Lady of La Salette Church on Rt. 6 will hold a holiday cookie sale, sold by the pound, plus drawings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church basement.
Pet Food Collection
BROOKLYN --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, for homeless and needy animals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart on Rt. 6. Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. Not accepting redeemable cans or bottles today. 860-317-1720.
Wreaths Across America
PUTNAM --- The American Legion Post 13 and VFW Post 1523 will present Wreaths Across America in Veterans’ Park on Bridge Street at noon.
Mon. Dec. 19
Holiday Celebration
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Recreation Commission will present the Eastford Holiday Celebration will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Charlie Brown Campground on Rt. 198. The celebration includes cookie decorating, crafts for all ages, and live holiday music by the Ashford Babcock Band. The event is free and non perishable food donations are welcome. Bring your camera to photograph your child's visit with Santa.
Tues. Dec. 20
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Tai Chi from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. Free but donations welcome. All area seniors welcome. 860-928-7459.
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.
Blood Drive
DANIELSON --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Wed. Dec. 21
Solstice Gathering
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust's Winter Solstice Gathering will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lyon Preserve, Wrights Crossing Road, (just off Rt. 101 and over the bridge on the right, look for land trust signs). Memorial dedication to Dick Booth will be a part of the celebration. Snacks, smiles, and fresh air welcome you all to attend. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thur. Dec. 22
Cookie Swap
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present a cookie swap at 12:15 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All area seniors welcome. 860-928-7459.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present yoga at 1 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. All area seniors welcome. 860-928-7459.
Sat. Dec. 24
Services
THOMPSON --- High Pointe Church on Thompson Road will celebrate Christmas Eve Services at 3 and 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and one service on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. All welcome. 860-935-0357.
Victorian Christmas
DANIELSON --- The Westfield Congregational Church on Main Street will present a Victorian Christmas at 9 p.m. Dec. 24. All welcome.
Sun. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Wed. Dec. 28
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its Monthly Bird Walk at 1 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Dec. 29
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital. 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Trash schedule not
changed for holidays
The Town of Putnam will have no change in the trash pick up schedule the weeks of Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, because the holidays fall on a Sunday.
Direct any questions concerning the trash and recycling pick up to: 860-963-6818.