POMFRET — Pomfret School will present Peter Bergen as the 2016 Schwartz Visiting Fellow.
Bergen is scheduled to visit the Pomfret campus Jan. 28 and 29. During his two-day stay, he is expected to share his unique perspective on geo-politics and terrorism with students, faculty, and the community.
Jan. 29 Bergen will deliver a lecture at 7 p.m. in Hard Auditorium on the Pomfret campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Bergen is a journalist, producer, and a best-selling author who serves as CNN’s national security analyst, a Vice President at New America, and a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University. His books have been translated into twenty languages and have been turned into three documentaries.
“At Pomfret, we try to approach history as a way of understanding the present,” said history teacher John Becker. “Bergen’s visit will enrich our students’ understanding of key global issues.”
Bergen is the author of several books, including United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorists; Holy War, Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Osama bin Laden; The Longest War: The Enduring Conflict Between America and al-Qaeda; and Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden From 9/11 to Abbottabad.
Since 1989, world renowned experts have visited Pomfret School under the auspices of the Schwartz Visiting Fellow Program. This speaker series is the result of the vision and generosity of Michael Schwartz ’66 and Eric Schwartz ’69. Past fellows include playwright Cheryl West, marine archaeologist Robert Ballard, author Frank McCourt, and historian David McCullough, among others.
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Fish sandwiches, celery stocks, fruit. Tuesday: Pizza, salad, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Sloppy Joes, baked beans, fruit. Friday: French toast sticks, roasted red potatoes, turkey sausages, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Baked chicken, carrots, fruit. Tuesday: Beef tacos, beans, fruit cups. Wednesday: Hot dogs, veggie cups, fruit, cookies. Thursday: Mr. Fox's Stromboli, spinach salad, veggie cups, fruit. Friday: Chicken patties on rolls, frozen fruit treats.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Crispy chicken sandwiches, power salad. Tuesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, sherbet. Wednesday: Cheese lasagna rollups, broccoli. Thursday: Shepherd Pie, mashed potatoes. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad with tomatoes and cucumbers.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken Parmigiana. Tuesday: clipper Burgers, sherbet. Wednesday: BBQ chicken quesadilla, Mexicali corn. Thursday: Sloppy Joes, broccoli. Friday: Pizza, cucumber and tomato salad.
Wed. Jan. 20
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Birding Through the Years with Paint and Brush” through Feb. 1 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Art
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Thompson Public Library Art @ the Library program will present photography by John Dalterio & Mark Hutchinson featuring selections from “Nayara” and “Unanswerable” through Jan. 29. Supported by the Friends of the Thompson Public Library. 860-923-9779.
Thur. Jan. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 1 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library will present “Bobcats in Connecticut” at 7 p.m. at the library. Free. All welcome.: 860-928-3475.
Photo Program
PUTNAM --- The Quinebaug Valley Photography Club presents: “Getting to Know Your Camera” with social time from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Coop at Karen Leaf Photography on Providence Street. Bring your camera and questions. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fri. Jan. 22
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
Sat. Jan. 23
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Full Moon Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and/or telescope. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Owl Walk at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Cancelled if bad weather. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Ham and Bean
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host a Ham & Bean Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $10 for adults; children younger than 10 eat free. 860-928-7449.
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Nipmuc National will present “Pay the Rent Comedy Event” fund-raiser at 7 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church Hall on Providence. Four comedians will be featured and there will also be musical entertainment and a full cash bar and appetizers. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Benefits the Nipmuc National in keeping the Nipmuc Nation Tribal Office in S. Grafton, Mass. www.payourrent.org or at Savage Systems Computer Professionals on Providence Street.
Sun. Jan. 24
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Avian Taxidermy” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
TLGV Program
THOMPSON --- TLGV Member January Program will present “Snowshoe Hike on the Air Line Trail to the Tri-State Marker” from 1 to 3 p.m. at 658 E. Thompson Rd. Bring you snowshoes and if there is not enough snow we’ll hike anyway. Approximately 2 miles round trip from the parking area to the Tri-State marker. If weather and time allows we’ll continue onward. To RSVP and for more information contact Bill Reid at 860-774-3300 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Tues. Jan. 26
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.
Elder Program
DANIELSON --- The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will present a program on elder law, wills and living trusts from 9 to 11 a.m. at the coffeehouse on Broad Street. 860-774-9286.
Wed. Jan. 27
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library will present “Armchair Travelers Book Club” at 12:30 p.m. at the library. 860-928-3475.
Historic Collaboration
DANIELSON --- The TLGV Quarterly Historic Collaboration will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Killingly Historical Society on Main Street. Snow date is Feb. 3. Topic: Genealogy & history research knowledge & skills. Free and open to all historical societies & organizations, and librarians. Info & RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 860-774-3300.
Thur. Jan. 28
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Library will present “Pomfret Seniors Book Discussion” at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center. 860-928-3475
Fri. Jan. 29
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
Shakespeare
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 30, Feb. 5, 6, 12 and 13 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14. $19 for adults and $15 for seniors/students. All seats reserved. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Presentation
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present Peter Bergen, 2016 Schwartz Visiting Fellow, at 7 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Free. All welcome. www.pomfretschool.org
Sun. Jan. 31
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Taxidermy of Mammals” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Eagle Search
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley Acorn Adventure will present an Eagle Search and Lake Visit from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Roseland Park. Free. All ages welcome. Snack. Dress for the weather. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sat. Feb. 13
Fire & Ice
PUTNAM --- The 2016 Fire and Ice Festival will be held in downtown Putnam. There will be chocolate sculpting contests as well as ice block carving and much more.
Tues. April 5
Three C’s
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “Henry & Mudge” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946.
Tues. May 24
Three C’s
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s Performing Arts for Kids will present “SkippyjonJones Snow What” at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Cultural Center. Recommended for grades PK-3. $4 per person (in groups of 10 or more) 928-2946.
Fri. June 3
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
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Share-A-Haircut
DAYVILLE — Feb. 1 and 2 Hair Cuttery will host Share-A-Haircut for the homeless. Every time anyone receives a haircut at any of the Hair Cuttery salons in New England, including the salon in Dayville, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a homeless person in the community. By partnering with local shelters and community organizations, Hair Cuttery will work to distribute certificates to those who need them most.