Fund-raiser 

is Sept. 4

POMFRET — Lapsley Orchard is set to host its 12th annual Sunflowers for Kids event on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 4.  The orchard’s end-of-summer bounty of sunflowers and wildflowers will be harvested and sold in bunches, or available for guests to pick their own, with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to United Services Children and Family programs.  

Along with the flowers, the event features free hay rides (from noon to 4 p.m.), free balloon animals and face painting for kids, along with the orchard’s usual assortment of “pick-your-own” activities, like apple picking.

All proceeds will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs: These include: One of the busiest Child Guidance Clinics in the state, providing trauma-informed and trauma-focused mental health services for children and adolescents; Family Programs, including parent education, support groups such as Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and crisis intervention; The region’s only Domestic Violence Program, providing 24/7/365 emergency crisis, shelter and supportive services to women and children; Wraparound clinical care and support services for Autism Spectrum Disorders at the Center for Autism; Youth Service Bureau and Juvenil

 

Special to the Putnam Town Crier

On the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post #13 and the Town of Putnam are preparing for a remembrance program Sept. 11.

The idea for the remembrance program was initiated by American Legion Commander Ronald P. Coderre and was embraced by Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano and Town Manager Douglas Cutler.  The program, which will be held at the Putnam Middle School Auditorium, is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.  The free program is open to the public.

“As soon as we heard of the idea we felt that this was a program we had to support.  September 11 is a day that Americans should never forget.  Once again the community of Putnam is stepping out as a leader,” said Mayor Falzarano.

Coderre and Cutler have been working together assembling a program that will symbolize the true meaning of September 11.

“Everyone we’ve contacted for assistance or participation has stepped forward with a willingness to help in whatever way possible.  We feel that people will proud to be Americans when they leave the program.  We don’t want people to forget and they have a grateful appreciation for those who lost their lives on that fateful day,” said Cutler.

The featured speaker of the day will be Putnam native Dee (Coderre) Carnahan who was working for the Department of the Navy in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.  Her office was in the proximity of the plane crash and she knew many of the 189 people who lost their lives when the plane struck the Pentagon.

The program will open with the presentation of the colors by the Post #13 color guard, followed by an invocation from The Rev. Jonathan Scott, chaplain at Day Kimball Hospital.  U.S. Air Force veteran Maurice Coderre will perform the National Anthem.

In addition to greetings from the Town of Putnam and the American Legion, Sen. Mae Flexer and State Representative Daniel S. Rovero are expected to be on hand.  Following the words of remembrance by Mrs. Carnahan, noted Putnam soloist Linda Colangelo will perform “God Bless the USA.”

The program will conclude with a benediction by the Rev. Thomas Meyer of the Congregational Church of Putnam and the retirement of the colors.

“The veterans of Post #13 felt very strongly about this program from the moment it was presented to them.  September 11 much like Pearl Harbor and the Alamo are events that Americans should not forget,” said Commander Coderre.  “This is our way of maintaining a spirit of patriotism in our community.  We’re very thankful for the support of the town.

 

Wed. Aug. 31

Fun Runs

W. THOMPSON --- The long-standing 5K summer fun runs, founded originally by Bobby Mayer, takes place every Wednesday until mid-September. Combination of rough pavement and gravel roads. Free. Park and meet at the Ravenelle Rd parking lot. Runners will walk toward the starting line from the lot around 6 and the run will start promptly at 6:15. Newcomers are advised to arrive earlier to get a course description. Info: Martin This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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. Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 28. 860-928-4948.

 

Thur. Sept. 1

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. 2

First Fridays

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

 

Frappes Booth

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its frappes booth at the Woodstock Fair, all weekend. Benefits community charities. 860-928-4405.

 

Sat. Sept. 3

Glass and China Sale

CANTERBURY --- The annual Prudence Crandall Day Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum, routes 14 and 169. 

 

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.

 

Sun. Sept. 4

Sunflower Fund-raiser

POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169 on the Brooklyn/Pomfret line. This free event features hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, face painting and balloon animals. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs.  860-774-2020.

 

TLGV Program

WOODSTOCK --- TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust’s Rapoport/Spalding Preserve, end of Calkins Rd. Walk from trail to brook to hill, as we Scavenger Hunt for treasures. Snacks, Acorn stickers & fresh air fun. Free. All ages welcome.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Mon. Sept. 5

Farmers Market

PUTNAM --- The NECT Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 24 at the Riverview Pavilion off Kennedy Drive.

 

Tues. Sept. 6

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. Sept. 7

Messiah Rehearsals 

POMFRET --- The Concert Choir of Northeast Ct.  will begin rehearsals for a Dec. 3 and 4 concert of Handel’s Messiah. New singers are welcome without  audition.   All rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. with registration the first night at 6:30. Rehearsals are at Christ Church -527 Pomfret St. Pomfret.  860-974-2773.

 

Putnam Seniors

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will meet at 7 p.m. at the Little River Acres community room. All welcome. 

 

Thur. Sept. 8

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.

 

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

 

Market

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Town Market, Craftsmen/Artisans/Agriculture will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Canterbury Town Hall Parking Lot.  No fee for vendors. 860-546-9693.

 

 

Fri. Sept. 9

History Program

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Rick Spencer and “Freemen for Frémont!: Music of the Presidential Campaign of 1856,” following the 7 p.m. business session, at the Community Room of the Canterbury Town Hall. Free admission and refreshments. All welcome.  www.canterburyhistorical.org.

 

Mystery Meander

STURBRIDGE --- TLGV Mystery Member Meander will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. in Sturbridge. Varying habitat in one location with trails, woods & water. Meander along 2.5 miles of easy mostly flat woods trails, with a bit of hilly area, great for wildlife & birds. Strollers not appropriate. Leashed dogs are welcome. RSVP for secret location to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Sat. Sept. 10

River Fire

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam's River Fire will be held at Rotary Park around 9:15 p.m.

 

Concert

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Recreation Dept. will present a concert by Reminisce at 2 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free.  Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. Refreshments available. 

 

Chili Cookoff

The Putnam Business Association and Putnam Recreation Department will present the first annual Willie's Chili Cookoff at 4:30 p.m. at Rotary Park. It's a kickoff for the Arts and Eats event that runs Sept. 11 through 15.

 

Mum, Bake Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Friends of the Brooklyn Library will sponsor a Mum and Bakes Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on the front lawn of the Federated Church on Rt. 6.

 

Bake Sale

BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Providence Road will have a Bake Sale and mini drawing from 9 a.m. to noon.

 

Chicken BBQ

QUINEBAUG --- St. Stephen Church at the junction of routes 131 and 197 will hold a chicken BBQ and drawing from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids 12 and younger. Takeout available. 508-789-9874.

 

Sun. Sept. 11

Library Fund-raiser

WINDHAM --- A garden party fund-raiser for the Windham Free Library will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the of Drs. Andrew and Barbara Gibson in Windham Center. $50. Jazzinthegarden.info.

 

Sunday Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

9/11 Remembrance Program 

PUTNAM --- A free remembrance of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attack on New York and The Pentagon will be at 2 p.m. in the Putnam Middle School Auditorium.  Presented jointly by the Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post #13 of Putnam and the Town of Putnam. Featuring speaker who was in the Pentagon at the time the plane hit the building.  All welcome.

 

Farmers Market

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Agricultural Commission will hold a local farmer's market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pomfret Recreation Park on Hampton Road.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.” 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.

 

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 

 

Fri. Sept. 23

Circle of Fun

PUTNAM --- The annual St. Mary of the Visitation Circle of Fun will be held Sept. 23, 24 and 15.

 

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. 

 

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..

 

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.

 

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