Trivia Night
PUTNAM — Putnam Recreation will present a free trivia night at The Crossings Restaurant (patio).
Teams may be from one person to up to six people.
The game runs from 7:30 p.m. registration to 8:45.
First place is a $40 gift certificate to Crossings; second is $25 gift certificate to Crossings; third is a $15 gift certificate to Crossings. Donations will be accepted to the charity of the month. This month it is the Knights of Columbus Holiday Giving Appeal.
PRIDE kicks
off fall campaign
PUTNAM — Putnam PRIDE recently kicked off its Fall Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign
Romeo Blackmar, coordinator of Putnam PRIDE, announced that a new fall campaign reminding parents/guardians of the importance of talking to your children about the dangers of drinking alcohol.
During this “season” it is important to keep in mind these five tips on how to address the use of alcohol by your kids: Show you disapprove of underage drinking; Show you care about your child’s happiness and well-being; Show that you are a good source of information about alcohol; Pay attention to your child’s behavior and you’ll notice if your child drinks; Help build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding underage drinking; Keep it low-key. Don’t worry, you don’t have to get everything across in one talk. Many smaller talks are better. “Talk, they hear you.”
Local Attorney, Parent and Basketball Referee, Christian Sarantopoulos has recorded a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to remind parents of the five tips on how to talk to your kids about alcohol use.
“Christian, a well-respected attorney, parent and basketball official, was a natural to record our PSA to kick off the new Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign,” said Deputy Police Chief and PRIDE Chairman, Lee Konicki. Attorney Sarantopoulos serves as the President of Board #35 International Association of Approved Basketball Officials.
Putnam PRIDE has been awarded a ninth year Drug Free Community grant, in the amount of $125,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health and Addiction Services. In addition to the DFC grant, Putnam has qualified for a second year DFC Mentoring Grant in the amount of $75,000 to continue mentoring the Griswold PRIDE Coalition.
The awarding of these two grants will allow Putnam PRIDE to continue its mission: “To unite the citizens of Putnam in a partnership to create and foster a safe, drug-free environment for the entire community.”
For further information please contact Romeo Blackmar, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , putnampride.org or by calling 860-670-6920.
Monday: No school - Columbus Day
Woodstock public schools
Tuesday: Fish sandwiches, cole slaw, fruit. Wednesday: Bosco cheese sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Hamburger, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Friday: Pizza, cucumber cups, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Tuesday: Totally Taco Snax, corn, veggie cups, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, carrots, veggie cups, fruit. Thursday: Pizza, broccoli, veggie cups/dip, fruit. Friday: Hot dogs, veggie cups, fruit, cookies.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Tuesday: Italian meatball grinders, broccoli. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots. Thursday: Fiesta taco salad bowls, Spanish rice, Mexicali corn. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
Putnam High
Tuesday: Baked Chicken Alfredo, broccoli. Wednesday: Nachos Grande, Spanish rice with black beans, corn. Thursday: Chicken Parm, autumn vegetables. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, vegetable.
Wed. Oct. 5
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present its Walking Club at 10:15 a.m. on the Airline Trail. Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present “Love, Flowers and a Gentle Breeze,” works by Jonathan Fritz, through Oct. 30. Opening Reception, 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 9. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Oct. 6
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. Free for CAS members; $5 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Pomfret Seniors
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center will present Yoga at 1 p.m. at the center on Mashamoquet Road. Open to all area seniors. 860-928-7459.
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. Oct. 7
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown. New Orleans.
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.
Coffeehouse Program
KILLINGLY --- The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will present a program by the Natchaug River Young Marines at 7 p.m. at the Killingly Community Center.
Sat. Oct. 8
Concert
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present a free community concert from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and classic movie from at 7 p.m. at the Community Room of the Town Hall. Bring your own chair. http://www.canterburyhistorical.org/.
Land Trust Program
THOMPSON --- The Wyndham Land Trust will present a tour of the Robbins Preserve at 1 p.m. End of Fred Davis Road.
Apple Festival
DAYVILLE --- The 3rd Annual BIG-little Apple Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Killingly Grange Hall on Rt. 101. Festivities include: apple-based culinary delights; artisans and colonial craftspeople; basket raffle and gift market; cider, candy apples, mums, pumpkins; live folk, early rock and classic country music; “Salon de MacIntosh” art show. Free admission. 860-705-3643.
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. Oct. 9
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center on Day Road will present a Walking Weekend Bafflin Bird Walk at 8 a.m. Free. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road will present “Sunday Walk” at 2 p.m. Free for CAS members; $5 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Tues. Oct. 11
Candidates’ Forum
DANIELSON --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley on Cook Hill Road and CT Community Nonprofit Alliance Road will host a candidates’ forum from 6 to 8 p.m. RSVP 860-774-2827.
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. Oct. 13
Town 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.
Putnam Seniors
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Senior Citizens Group meets at 2 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Putnam VFW. 1-774-318-0064.
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