THOMPSON — Bernie Carbo, one of the 1975 World Series heroes for the Boston Red Sox, will be speaking at Creation Church at 10 a.m. July 12.  

Carbo started his career with the Cincinnati Reds where he was the Reds’ number one draft pick in the inaugural 1965 draft, the 16th pick overall and ahead of Johnny Bench.  In his 1970 rookie season, Bernie posted career highs in batting average (.310), homeruns (21), and runs batted in (63).  He was selected Rookie of the Year by The Sporting News.

His greatest moment in baseball, however, was hitting a three-run homerun in the bottom of the eighth inning in the sixth game of the 1975 World Series for the Boston Red Sox to tie the score at 6-6 against his former Cincinnati Reds, which paved the way for Carlton Fisk’s dramatic home run in the 12th inning to force a game seven.  Carbo’s homerun was one of the greatest homeruns in World Series history, and will forever remain in Red Sox folklore.  

On Nov. 10, 2004, Bernie was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame.  In September of 2012, Bernie was named to the 100-Year All Fenway Park Team, which consists of the top 40 Red Sox players of all-time.  Bernie is also in both The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and The Ted Williams Museum under the Unsung Hero section.

Telling the greatest story ever told through the greatest game ever played is Carbo’s passion in life.  He and his wife, Tammy, founded The Diamond Club Ministry in 1993, a Christian organization whose sole purpose is to glorify Jesus Christ.  The Diamond Club teaches the proper fundamentals of baseball through drills, practice, and fun.  Carbo believes that playing the game with competence not only makes one a better player, but increases self-esteem and encourages relationship-building through team play.  The mission of The Diamond Club is to give youth and their families a simple message:  God loves you!

Creation Church is a non-denominational, Christian church located at 47 West Thompson Road.  For more information, go online at www.creationchurch.org or call Creation Church at (860)923-9979.

 

 

 

Wed. July 8

Fun Runs

THOMPSON --- The Wednesday Fun runs will be held at the West Thompson Dam through Sept. 16. The runs/walks start at 6:15. All welcome.

 

‘Touring’ Exhibit

WOODSTOCK --- Historic New England’s new exhibit “Touring New England, 1820 – 1970” opens today and runs through Oct. 15 at  Roseland Cottage, in the Carriage Barn. It explores why the region’s natural and built environments have been tourist destinations for centuries. The exhibit touches on the distinct characteristics of each New England state: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  Free.

 

Thur. July 9

Bird Walk

POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a bird walk at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Fri. July 10

'Pippi Longstockings'

PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "Pippi Longstockings" at 7 p.m. July 10 and at 2 p.m. July 11 and 12 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.

 

Concert

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert with Ed Foreman Orchestra at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 

 

Sat. July 11

Fireworks

PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam Fireworks Display and Concert will start with a concert at 7:15 p.m. at Rotary Park. The fireworks display will start at 9:15/dusk. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Rain date July 12. 

 

Summer Picnic

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a summer picnic served family style from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Takeout available. $13 for adults; 7 for kids under 12. Tickets available at the door. A portion of the proceeds will go to 3-year-old Lucas Thor Kelley’s Medical Expense Fund, for a bone marrow transplant. 

 

Sun. July 12

Nature Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Sunday Walk at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free to CAS members; $3 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Quasset School Open

WOODSTOCK --- Quasset School on Frog Pond Road will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays in July and August.

 

Mon. July 13

Golf Classic

PUTNAM --- The 31st Annual Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic will be held at Quinnatisset and Connecticut National Country clubs. Benefits the Day Kimball Healthcare annual appeal initiatives. 860-928-7141.

 

Blood Drive

CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will hold a blood drive from 1 to 5:45 p.m. at the Community Room in the town Hall. To donate call 1-800-Red-Cross. To volunteer your time, or to support the blood drive with home-baked goods or money to purchase snacks, call 860-546-9266.

 

Tues. July 14

Music Series

WOODSTOCK --- The NAHACO Summer Sing Jam Music Series begins today and will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 25 at Eastford/Woodstock Nahaco Park, 305 Crystal Pond Rd. Woodstock  (Weeks Rd in Eastford). Free. All ages. Favorite song sharing; Acoustic instrument jamming; Rustic lakeside listening. Info: ‘This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.’ 860-974-0197.

 

Wed. July 15

Summer Supper

DAYVILLE --- Killingly Grange No. 112 on Hartford Pike and Dog Hill Road will hold a Summer Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. $12. 

 

Job Workshop

Over 40 and looking for a job?  Learn how to exploit your experience, dispel myths about older workers, and learn new job search strategies from 2 to 5 p.m. at a free workshop at the American Job Center - Danielson.  Call (860) 412-7000 to register for the "Concerns of Older Workers" workshop.

 

Fri. July 17

Concert

WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage(Historic New England) and Woodstock Recreation will present The Little Big Band for a Twilight Concert at 7 p.m. Come early, bring a picnic and stay for the concert. Free.

 

Sat. July 18

‘Britishmania’

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present “Britishmania al Fresco: at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park Bandstand. Rain date is July 19. River Fire is from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free.

 

River Fire 

PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present River Fire from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Rotary Park. Free. 

 

Experience Eastford

EASTFORD --- Experience Eastford, a town-wide event, will be held today. It will include a Heritage Day event sponsored by the Town from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastford Elementary School, a Vintage Car Show at Bowen's Garage, a Craft Fair at Coriander Café, an afternoon music event at the Frog Rock, an Open House and Touch-a-Truck at the Eastford Independent Fire Company, a Sawmill demonstration by Wood'n Horse Farm at Eastford Building Supply, a Frog Jump Contest, Cake Walk, Cook Out and Band Concert at the Congregational Church of Eastford starting at 5 p.m. and an Outdoor Movie Fund-raiser at the school starting at dusk. Free. Rain or shine.

 

Sun. July 19

Rummage Sale

PUTNAM --- B'nai Shalom on Church Street will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. No food or drink in the building.

 

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.

 

Wed. July 22

Artisan Day

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Saturday Farmers’ Market will hold an Artisan Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Riverview Marketplace on Kennedy Drive.

 

Fri. July 24

Movies

PUTNAM --- The Aspinock Historical Society will present Movies at the Putnam library with “Sands of Iwo Jima” from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and “Von Ryan’s Express” from 3 to 5 p.m.

 

Concert

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation will present a free concert with “Grown Your Own Band” at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in N. Grosvenordale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 

 

Sun. July 26

Writing Workshop

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Summer Writing Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring notebook, pen. $10 for members; $20 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Tues. July 28

Bird Walk

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present a Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $5 for members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

Genealogy Workshop

TOLLAND --- The French Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut will offer free genealogy software use workshops from 2 to 4 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 25 and from 7 to 9 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 27 at the FCGSC Library on Tolland Green. Free but call for reservation: 860-872-2597.

 

 

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Event

The Quinebaug Valley Velo Club at Westview. Courtesy photo.

 

DAYVILLE — Westview Health Care Center’s Sports Medicine Department hosted a free 30 and 15 mile bike ride, lunch and physical tour of their sports medicine department which included high tech equipment demonstrations and Wingate Testing that examined the anaerobic capacity of the members of Quinebaug Valley Velo cycling group. 

After the ride, members arrived back at Westview and enjoyed techniques for a safe workout, running on the AlterG Anti Gravity Treadmill, demonstrations on the Biodex Balance System, Nautilus Freedom Trainer, TRX Suspension System and the Game Ready compression and cold therapy system. Members also experienced golf, football, soccer and baseball on the indoor Multisport Virtual Simulator. 

In 2008, Westview teamed up with Danielson Adventure Sports to create Quinebaug Valley Velo- a cycling club that encourages healthy lifestyles. Since its inception, Westview has remained the main sponsor of the initial program that began with 35 members, ranging in age from 18 to 70 and it now boasts 100 members strong. The club  not only encourages riders to join and enjoy the benefits of fun, fitness, camaraderie and community involvement but it also offers incentives, and discounts from local businesses.

“Westview is proud to be a major sponsor of Quinebaug Valley Velo,” said Westview Administrator David T. Panteleakos. “Being a sponsor fits right into our vision of promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging intergenerational activities. At Westview, we believe that living a healthy, active and productive lifestyle, at every age, promotes longevity and good mental health.”