Woodstock public schools

Monday: Cheeseburgers, fruit. Tuesday: Meatball grinders, carrots, fruit. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Thursday: Fish nuggets, cole slaw, fruit. Friday: Pizza, spinach salad, fruit.

Pomfret Community

Monday: Pasta, meatsauce, green beans, applesauce. Tuesday: Deli turkey on rolls, veggie cups/dip, fruit. Wednesday: Beef tacos, beans, fruit. Thursday: Mr. Fox's Pizza, spring mix salad, veggie cups, fruit. Friday: Chicken strips, carrots, veggie cups, fruit.

Putnam Elementary/Middle

Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato sup, Goldfish crackers, veggies with hummus dip. Tuesday: Country chicken drummies, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn. Wednesday: Homestyle Sloppy Joes, cole slaw. Thursday: Chicken Parm, penne pasta, marinara sauce, roasted vegetables. Friday: Homemade calzones. 

Putnam High

Monday: Chicken parm, marinara sauce, pasta, roasted vegetables. Tuesday: Lasagna, carrots. Wednesday: Nachos Grande, Spanish rice with black beans, Mexicali corn. Thursday: BBQ chicken quesadilla, corn. Friday - half day: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad with tomatoes and cucumbers. 

 

 

PUTNAM — Senator Mae Flexer (D-Danielson) recently visited Chase Graphics and met with staff, to tour the facility and learn about what has made the company a continued success.

One local printing company is alive and well and keeping its employees busy – even in the digital age of internet click-through design and shopping sites.

Founded in 1929, Chase Graphics Inc. in Putnam continues to compete with other, larger companies in the region and serves over 2,000 customers within a 30 to 50 mile radius of its School Street printing and sales shop. The company, owned by Jim and Deb St. Jean, has evolved along with print technology, and has invested in high-tech equipment – including a state of the art 4 color Komori printing press and large format banner printer – in order to provide its customers with high-quality designs and merchandise.

“The scale and quality of what Chase Graphics is doing in northeastern Connecticut is really impressive, and shows that small businesses can stay competitive through excellent customer service and quality products,” said Sen. Flexer. “This industry is particularly tough for small businesses, which basically have to compete with the entirety of the internet now. But companies and everyday customers appreciate that they’re going to get a great product, done exactly the way they want it done, for a good price when they come to Chase. And they know they’re going to get personal service with a ‘real person’ who makes sure their product comes out exactly how they hoped it would. That’s a reputation they’ve earned, and I am glad to see that they are continuing to embrace the community values that have made them a staple of our region.”

Chase Graphics does in-house design and printing for projects ranging from business brochures and wedding invitations, to large banners and blueprint copies. The majority of Chase’s 10 employees have worked there for at least 16 years, and consider it a family.

“This business has definitely changed over the years and there have been challenges, but the community has really started promoting the ‘buy local’ mentality, and we see that in the new costumers who come in – they seek us out because they want to buy local and they hear about us from other people who have worked with us and are very satisfied,” said Jim St. Jean, who has owned and operated the business with his wife Deb since 1988.

“We have a lot of loyal customers who stay with the company, because once they trust you, they know they are going to get a great product – so they always come back,” said Account Executive Jennifer Beckett, who has been with Chase for sixteen years and began as a driver, before working her way up to her current position. “People come here because of customer service and quality control, and that builds long-term relationships.”

 

Wed. Sept. 14

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Art Guild

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Inspiring Images” of the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bid Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

Thur. Sept. 15

Bird Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Blood Drive

PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 0 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Matulaitis Rehab and Skilled Care on Thurber Road. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Art Exhibit

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present Art @ the Library, “Color Me Happy:  Multimedia Works by Kate Gilman-Alexander” through Sept. 30. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12.  860-923-9779

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Thursday Farmers Market is open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Thursday through Oct. 27.

 

Fri. Sept. 16

Full Moon Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a full moon walk at 7:30 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Brewing Program

POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present a program, “History of brewing in CT,” at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Towne House. Free. Register at  http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=5938

 

Sat. Sept. 17

Harvest Moon Event

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the 12th Annual Trail Wood Under the Harvest Moon at 5 p.m. Fund-raiser. $30. www.ctaudubon.org/trail-wood.

 

Women’s Retreat

BROOKLYN --- The Brooklyn Federated Church of Christ will present a women’s retreat, “Spend the Day with Ruth and Naomi” at the church on Hartford Road. Lunch and childcare for kids 5 and younger. $5 in advance. 508-208-9326.

 

Clipper Invitational

PUTNAM --- The 17th annual Clipper Invitational Marching Band Competition will be held at 5 p.m., rain or shine, at the St. Marie Greenhalgh Sports Complex on Wicker Street. $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; children under 5 admitted free.

 

Fund-raiser Race

EASTFORD --- The 5th Annual “5K We Never Stop Fighting  in Loving Memory Marilyn T. Krom” will be held at 10 a.m. starting from the Town Hall. It benefits cancer patient Howard Budd. $25 before race day. On race day fee is $30. www.townofeastford.org. 

 

Bottle Drive

DAYVILLE --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at St. Joseph Church. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome.  860-317-1720.

 

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion on Kennedy Drive. It runs Saturdays through Oct. 29.

 

Roast Beef Supper

DANIELSON --- The Westfield Church will host a Roast Beef Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church on Main Street. $12 for adults; $8 for kids 10 and younger. Takeout available. WestfieldUCC.org/Eat

 

‘Cuts’ Donations

DAYVILLE --- Hair Cuttery salons, including the salon in Dayville, will hold a fund-raiser to support the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk.  On Sept. 17 and 18, 5 percent of all proceeds (up to $5,000) from haircuts will benefit the Hair Cuttery Jimmy Fund Walk Team.  

 

Sun. Sept. 18

Taste of Valley

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley's 11th annual Tastes of the Valley feast and fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Mansion at Bald Hill. Tickets are $65 for TLGV members and $75 for nonmembers. 860-774-3300.

 

Peace Day

PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council will hold its Annual Peace Day Celebration at 6 p.m. at Rotary Park, as part of the United Nations International Day of Peace. Please bring a peace prayer, music or short story to share. Organized by the Greater Putnam Interfaith Council. 860-928-3814.

 

Breakfast

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold a  made-to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. $7. 860-923-2967 

 

Tues. Sept. 20

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

 

Thur. Sept. 22

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Putnam VFW.  1-774-318-0064.

 

Fri. Sept. 23

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- The annual St. Mary of the Visitation Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 23, 24 and 25.

 

Diaper Collection

PUTNAM --- Interfaith Human Services of Putnam will hold a diaper collection from 6 to 9 a.m. Sept. 23 at WINY parking lot and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at First Niagara Bank on Main Street. All sizes diapers needed, but larger sizes preferred. Monetary donations accepted. 

 

Sat. Sept. 24

Swedish Meatball Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.

 

Celebrating Agriculture

WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. All welcome. 860-779-0557, ext. 1

 

Writer’s Workshop

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present its Autumnal Writer’s Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Open House

PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield on Norwich Road is holding an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free tours of this historic church and you can meet the new pastor Steve Finlan and his wife Karen. 

 

Book Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library Book Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Thompson Library/Community Center. Book donations may be dropped off during regular library hours starting Sept. 12, through noon Sept. 23. Hard cover and paperback books gladly accepted. Large print books and DVDs are in demand. No Reader's Digest Condensed Books, text books, encyclopedias or magazines. 

 

Civil War

WOODSTOCK --- A weekend of Civil War living history will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at Roseland Cottage. The Connecticut 27th Volunteers, civilian and military re-enactors, will show what life was like during the middle of the 19th century, when the country was in the deadly grip of the Civil War. Encampment free. Roseland Cottage will be open for tours during the encampment. 860 928-4074. 

 

Pork BBQ

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will hold its annual pork bbq event at 6 p.m. at the Finnish Hall. Ticket info: 860-377-0789.

 

Survivorship

PUTNAM ---  Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) will host its annual Cancer Survivorship Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital, Fields Conference Rooms. Cancer survivors and fighters along with their families are welcomed at this free event. RSVP is requested, but drop-ins welcome. (860) 963-6425 to RSVP.

 

Sun . Sept. 25

Community Day

THOMPSON --- The 13th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. Rain date Oct. 2. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Donations

DANIELSON --- The Access Community Action Agency is looking for new, unused twin sheet sets, blankets and personal hygiene products for the clientele of the Emergency Shelter.  The Shelter will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 51 Reynolds Road, directly across from Generations Family Health Center. 

 

Mon . Sept. 26

Blood Drive

POMFRET --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Pomfret School Corzine Athletic Complex on Pomfret Street. 1-800-REDCROSS.

 

Fri. Sept. 30

Swedish Meatball Supper

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12.  Takeout available. 

 

Fri. Oct. 1

Arts & Crafts

CANTERBURY --- The 6th annual FACES at FAHS Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Finnish American Heritage Society on Rt. 169. Exhibits and demonstrations. Refreshments available. Live music. Free admission. Handicapped accessible.  www.fahs-ct.org,

 

Sat. Oct. 2

Flu Clinic

PUTNAM --- The Northeast District Department of Health will hold a Drive-Through Flu Clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. at Putnam Middle School on Wicker Street. Participants age 18 and older can get a free flu shot by participating in this Mass Dispensing Exercise. Only 100 free shots available --- so reserve yours now and register by calling NDDH at 860-774-7350. Download flu clinic forms and info atwww.nddh.org/news

 

Fri. Oct. 7

First Fridays

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown.

 

Concert

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen in Concert at 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 at the door at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

 

Sat. Oct. 15

Tackle the Trail

DANIELSON --- QVCC will present its Tackle the Trail fund-raiser between Pomfret and Willimantic. $100 for individual runners and $200 for relay teams (max of 5 runners). 860-932-4174.

 

Tues. Oct. 18

Presentation

WOODSTOCK --- The Community Cultural Committee Inc. d/b/a The Three C’s, will present “Bubbleology” at 10 a.m.  at Hyde Cultural Center. Tickets are $4 for groups  of 10 or more  and may be obtained by contacting www.thethreecs.org.  Advance reservations requested.

 

Sat. Oct. 22

Great Pumpkin Fest

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and town of Putnam will present the annual Great Pumpkin Festival downtown starting at 10 a.m. 

 

Harvest Fair

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will present Harvest Fair and Luncheon ’16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Fri. Oct. 28

Trick or Treat

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and town of Putnam will present Trick or Treat on Main Street downtown

 

Sat. Nov. 5

Roast Beef Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $15 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and younger. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.

 

Open Studios

RHODE ISLAND --- The Artist Open Studios will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Foster, Gloucester and Scituate. Free. www.artistopenstudios.org.

 

Sat. Nov. 12

Swedish Meatball Supper

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host a Swedish Meatball Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. served family style. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12.  Takeout available. 

 

Sat. Nov. 19

Comedy All Stars

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present Scott Higgins’ New England Comedy All Stars. $20. 860-928-7887.

 

Holiday Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will host holiday craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Lunch available. 

 

Thurs. Nov. 24

Thanksgiving Dinner

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam downtown will host Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. Information and reservations required: 928-4405.

 

Fri. Nov. 25

Santa's Coming

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the town of Putnam will present Santa Comes to Town.

 

Sun. Nov. 27

Light Parade

PUTNAM --- The Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will be held today.

 

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