Woodstock public schools
Monday: Cheeseburgers, fruit. Tuesday: Swedish meatballs, noodles, peas, fruit. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Baked chicken, squash, cookies. Friday: Pizza, cucumber cups, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Totally Taco Snax, corn, carrot snacks, fresh fruit or fruit cups. Tuesday: hamburgers or cheeseburgers, veggie cups, fresh fruit or fruit cups. Wednesday: Crispy chicken nuggets, carrots, veggie cups, fresh fruit or fruit cups. Thursday: Pizza, broccoli, veggie cups, fresh fruit or fruit cups. Friday: Hot dogs, baked beans, veggie cups, baked Doritos or baked chips, fresh fruit or fruit cups, cookies.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Harvest beef potato bowls, corn. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli. Wednesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers, sherbet. Thursday: Hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw. Friday - half day: Putnam Special Pizza, salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
Putnam High
Monday: Chicken Parm, roasted vegetables. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli., Wednesday: BBQ roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, corn. Thursday: Clipper Burgers, sherbet. Friday - half day: Stuffed-crust pizza, Caesar salad.
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Presentation
Ryan Lajoie, Lion president, and Susan Desrosiers, executive director at The Arc Quinebaug Valley. Courtesy photo.
THOMPSON — Jan. 17 the Thompson Lions Club held its Annual Evening of Giving and presented a check for $1,000 to Susan Desrosiers, executive director of the Arc Quinebaug Valley.
Ryan Lajoie, Lions president, made the presentation.
“We are very blessed to be part of such a close-knit community, where businesses, clubs and community members come together to support one another. Members of the Thompson Lions Club have always been willing to help our agency, as well as better understand the needs and objectives of our organization. We truly appreciate their dedication to The Arc’s mission.” said Desrosiers.
This gift will help to enhance services provided by The Arc for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other life-affecting disabilities. Vocational, residential, recreation, day and retirement services offer opportunities for people with disabilities to reach their goals and be integral members of their community.
“The Thompson Lions continue to make a difference at The Arc Quinebaug Valley through their generosity and kindness, and for that, we are forever grateful for their support.” she added.
Wed. Feb. 1
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present an exhibit,” Art @ the Library: The Monahan Family Artwork & Paintings” until Feb. 28. Reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Thur. Feb. 2
‘Duck Day’
EASTFORD --- At 7:30 a.m. Scramble the Duck will predict the next six weeks of weather at the Ivy Glenn Memorial. All welcome. Free. Sponsor is the Town of Eastford. In case schools are closed due to impassable roads, the event will take place Feb. 3.
Fri. Feb. 3
Veterans Program
DANIELSON --- The Veterans Coffeehouse will present music by Frog Rock Trio at 7 p.m. at the Westfield Congregational Church.
‘The Underpants’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present an adult comedy, “The Underpants,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 5. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Feb. 4
Dinner Dance
WOODSTOCK --- The Day Kimball Hospital Woman’s Board will hold its Valentine Dinner Dance fund-raiser at The Mansion at Bald Hill. Checks may be made out to Woman’s Board Day Kimball Hospital. Please send to: WBDKH, 37 Tunk City Road, Danielson, CT 06239.
Sledding Day
CANTERBURY --- Laskianen/Sledding Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. Includes lunch of pea soup and breads. All welcome.
Dinner Dance
WOODSTOCK --- The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital will hold a Valentine Dinner Dance at the Mansion at Bald Hill. Cocktails are at 6, dinner at 7, dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. $45 and donations accepted. 860-774-5802.
Sun. Feb. 5
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Waterbirds in Love: Photography by Carol Lowbeer” through the end of February at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Slideshow and opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 5. Free. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Feb. 6
Haircut Donations
DAYVILLE --- On Feb. 6 and 7 the 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 at 1109 Killingly Common Drive, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a homeless person in the community
Garden Meeting
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Quiet Corner Garden Club monthly meeting will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the South Woodstock Baptist Church on Roseland Park Road. The program at 7 will be “how to grow plants from seeds.” All welcom quietcornergardenclub.org
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public library will present “Tech Soup Lunch with the Library Friends” at noon at the library. Register: 860-928-3475 or pomfretlibrary.org
Tues. Feb. 7
Veterans Program
DANIELSON --- The Veterans Coffeehouse will present a program on Emergency Preparedness including free smoke detectors at 9 a.m. at the Killingly Community Center
Senior Meeting
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging monthly meeting is at 6 p.m. at Ella Grasso Community Room, 65 Ballou St.. Open to public.
Speaker
DANIELSON --- Quinebaug Valley Community College will present Bishop John L. Selders Jr., the organizing pastor of Amistad United Church of Christ in Hartford, with “Recreating the Beloved Community: the Moral Monday Movement” at both QVCC locations: from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Willimantic Center and 2 to 3:30 p.m at the Danielson campus. Free. All welcome.
Tues. Feb. 7
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. Feb. 8
Relay Meeting
KILLINGLY --- The Relay For Life of Northeastern CT will hold its monthly Team Captain meeting at 6 p.m. at the Killingly High School Cafeteria.
Fri. Feb. 10
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present Stephen Spignesi with “Quirky, Wild, and Weird Facts About American Presidents” after the 7 p.m. business session at the Community room of Canterbury Town Hall. Refreshments follow. All welcome. Free. www.canterburyhistorical.org.
‘Souvenir’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Souvenir” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 and 19. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Feb. 11
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Owl Walk” at 7 .p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Cancelled if rain, snow or high wind. 860-928-4948.
Fire & Ice
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present the 4th annual Fire and Ice festival to Putnam from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. downtown. This is the largest single ice-block competition in the U.S. www.discoverputnam.org .
Pet Food
BROOKLYN --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, will be collecting cat and dog food, dry or canned, for homeless and needy animals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart. Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. Not accepting redeemable cans or bottles today. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Feb. 12
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Eagle Program by Horizon Wings” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10.. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Second Sunday Walk” at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Full Moon Walk” at 7 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Thur. Feb. 16
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Monthly Bird Walk” at 1 .p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Cancelled if rain, snow or high wind. 860-928-4948.
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Friends of Pomfret Public Library will present “Making Sense of the News” with UConn’s Dr. Bradley Wright at 7 p.m. at the library. No registration needed. 860-928-3475
Thur. Feb. 17
‘Sister Act’
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Theater will present “Sister Act” at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 and Feb. 18 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Hard Auditorium on the Pomfret School campus. Free. All welcome.
Fri. Feb. 18
Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will have “Camper Game Day” for boys and girls, ages 6-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and snack provided with games, crafts,, etc. Bring outdoor gear and a sled if there is snow on the ground. $15. Register: 860-974-3379.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sun . Feb. 19
Trolley Trail
BRIMFIELD, Mass. --- TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure, “Brimfield’s Trolley Trail,” will be held from 1 to 23:30 starting at the Brimfield Trolley Trail parking lot on Rt. 20. Enjoy the scenic old rail bed as we walk & enjoy nature with friends & family. Free. All welcome. Snacks included. Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Tues. Feb. 21
Movie, Book
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present a movie and book discussion on “The Light Between Oceans” with movie starting at 1 and discussion following. All welcome. No registration required. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Sat. Feb. 25
Historical Collaboration
SOUTHBRIDGE --- The Last Green Valley will present “Historical Collaboration in the Last Green Valley” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Optical Heritage Museum on Crane Street. Snow date is Feb. 26. RSVP: 860-774-3300.
Sun. Feb. 26
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Stroll, Story, Stew and Song” fund-raiser. $25. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. March 3
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club and Matulaitis Health Care will co-sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Matulaitis Rehab on Thurber Road. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sun. March 5
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Wilderness Survival Program” at from 2 to 4 p.m. 860-928-4948.
Fri. April 21
‘Buddy Holly’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” at 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22, 28 and 29 and May 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. April 23, 30 and May 7. 860-928-7887.
Fri. May 12
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club will hold a golf tournament at Connecticut National Golf Course. For more information call 860-428-7661.
Fri. June 2
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Club.
Fri. June 9
‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Brighton Beach Memoirs”at 7:30 p.m. June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. June 11, 18 and 25. 860-928-7887.
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Scholarships
WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will award $90,000 in scholarships this spring.
Applications for its $2,000 individual scholarship giveaway to students in New London and Windham counties. Applications can be found at CharterOak.org, and must be returned to the credit union by March 31.
A total of 45 scholarships will be awarded. The scholarship program rewards students who are involved in their local communities through volunteer activities and who maintain a strong grade point average. At least one high school senior from each eligible high school will win a scholarship.
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