Woodstock schools

Wednesday: Chicken patties on buns, broccoli, fruit. Thursday: Bosco Stix, marinara sauce, fruit. Friday: No school

Putnam Elementary/Middle

Wednesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, sherbet. Thursday: Crispy chicken sandwiches, sweet potato fries. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza.

Putnam High

Wednesday: Clipper Burgers, cole slaw, sherbet. Thursday: Crispy chicken chipolte ranch flatbread sandwiches, potato salad. Friday: Pizza.

Pomfret Community

Monday: Chicken nuggets, carrots, veggie cups, fruit. Tuesday: Mac and cheese, green beans, veggie cups, fruit. Wednesday: Hamburgers or cheeseburgers, veggie cups, fruit. Thursday: Pizza, broccoli, fruit. Friday: No school - professional development.

 

 

Wed. Aug. 24

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..

 

Thur. Aug. 25

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.

 

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.

 

Blood Pressure

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Mashamoquet Road will hold a blood pressure clinic free screening starting at 10:30 a.m. Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459.

 

Sat. Aug. 27

Play

PUTNAM --- The Daughters of the Holy Spirit will present a short monologue play on the life of the co-foundress of the Congregation, Marie Balavenne at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnatorium at 72 Church St. Free. There will also be an exhibit on the history of the Putnam Province including Putnam Catholic Academy, Annhurst College and St. Mary School.  

 

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.

 

Clothing Giveaway

PUTNAM --- The annual IHSP-NU 2 U clothing closet Back to School clothing give away will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall off Bradley Street.  There's lots of clothing in all sizes for all ages! There will be face painting, a movie & refreshments for the younger generation.  Bring your own bags.

 

Sun. Aug. 28

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.

 

Mon. Aug. 29

Book Sale

N. WOODSTOCK --- The North Woodstock Library Book Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the N. Woodstock Congregational Church, junctions of routes 169 & 197. 

 

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.

 

Blood Drive

WOODSTOCK --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hyde School on Rt. 169. Call 1-800-RED CROSS.

 

Outdoor Movie

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club, the Town of Putnam and WINY will present, as part of Putnam's new Outdoor Movie Series, Disney's "Zootopia" at sundown (about 7:30) at Rotary Park. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks and arrive early.

 

Tues. Aug. 30

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.

 

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. 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 or call  at 423-0636.

 

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.

 

Hunger challenges

PUTNAM — The Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP) plans to “Squash Hunger” this September

September is Hunger Awareness Month.  To raise awareness, ISHP has organized a series of challenges among various facets of the Greater Putnam area, designed to raise awareness to the struggle of many families to put nutritious food on the table, & help fill Daily Bread’s shelves with food. The challenges are:

*Pasta Challenge between Financial Institutions.  The participating institutions will be accepting donations of pasta from employees, customers, and the general public during the month of September. Participants are: Putnam Bank (2015 winners), Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, CNB (a division of bankESB), Core Plus Federal Credit Union & First Niagara Bank. 

*Tuna Challenge between Manufacturers.  Employees are asked to donate cans of tuna during Sept. Participants are: Circle of Hope at US Button (2015 winners), Linemaster Switch, National Chromium, Nutmeg Container & Staples.

*Spaghetti Sauce Challenge between the faith groups in the Greater Putnam area.

*Dr. Barks Chiropractic Office is supporting “Squash Hunger” by collecting soup & jelly.

IHSP encourages families and other organizations to have their own events, either educating about the issues of hunger in their communities or collecting donations. For further information, contact Kathi Peterson at 860-928-0169 or 860-455-3552,or check: facebook.com/putnamdailybread.