POMFRET — June 22 was the second longest day of the year, but the first day of the 60th camping season at Windham Tolland 4-H camp which began with a 2 PM check in.   109 campers and their families lined up with swim suits and overnight bags in hand.  Overnight campers got their cabin assignments, and both they and day campers got to schedule their activity periods for the week.   After a quick check in with new registrar, Jane Smith, to be sure all their forms were in and signed and payments were made, it was off to visit the nursing staff, then to the waterfront for a swim evaluation.  Day campers headed home until Monday morning but overnighters walked up to their cabins with luggage and families in tow.  By 4:30, the parking lot was pretty much empty and the campers were getting to know their bunk mates and counselors and working up an appetite for their first camp dinner prepared by new cook Liz Benoit.

There are still spots available in the remaining weeks of camp and for the first time this year, there is a week of day camp only from Aug. 11 to 15.  Weekly themes this year include Wacky Water Week, Olympic Week, International Week, Crazy Camp Week, Carnival Week and Capture the Flag Week.  The camp is ACA accredited and licensed by the state of CT.  Call 860-974-3379 or check out the website www.4hcampct.org for more information and registration forms. 

 A 60th reunion party is Aug. 22 and 23. Former campers, staff and their families are invited to attend any part of the two day celebration which begins with dinner Friday at 6 PM, the option to stay overnight in one of the cabins or in a tent, participate in camp activities on Saturday, or just come for our celebration lunch and birthday cake on Saturday at 12:30.  Registration forms for this celebration are also available on the website.  

 

Ongoing

Farmers Market

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.

 

 

 

Wed. July 16

Fun Run

W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run has started and will run through Sept. 17 on Wednesdays starting at the West Thompson Dam entrance on Ravenelle Road. Starts at 6:15 p.m. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. Fun Run or walk is free and open to all. For info: mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net. 

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Air and Water, Space and Time," a drawings exhibit by George Jacobi, through Aug. 15 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Opening Reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. July 13. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948.

 

Thur. July 17

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Trail Wood Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood at the Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948

 

Fri. July 18

Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- An Invitation to Artique fund-raiser will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Artique in downtown Putnam. Sponsored by Pace for a Purpose, it's a fund-raiser for DKH Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. 933-2221.

 

Movie

THOMPSON --- Thompson Recreation is showing a free Movie in the Park, “Frozen,” at 8:15 at Riverside Park. Park at library. Bring blanket and lawn chairs. All welcome. Call 923-9440 in event of inclement weather.

 

Concert, Frog Jump

EASTFORD --- The Congregational Church of Eastford on Church Road will present its annual summer band concert with the East Woodstock cornet Band at 6 p.m. Registration for the frog jumping is at 5:30 and events begin at 6. If you don’t have a frog, loaners will be available. Everything is free. All welcome. 

 

Pomfret Recycle

POMFRET --- The Town of Pomfret's bulky waste, scrap metal, paper recycling and tires recycling will be held at 9 a.m. at the Pomfret Murdock Property on Rt. 101. Pomfret residents only. 

 

Sat. July 19

al Fresco

PUTNAM --- Real Diamond al Fresco will be presented at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park. River Fire begins at intermission and goes until 10. Free. Rain date is July 20. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

 

Storytelling

THOMPSON --- Phillip “Firewalker” Pollier will present Native American Storytelling from 5 to 6  p.m. July 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, and 23 at Phelp’s Pond on Main Street. Also crafts. All welcome.

 

Tues. July 22

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center on Rt. 44 will present TEEG Learn and Lunch’s “all About social Security” from noon to 2 p.m. July 22. The movie “Captain Phillips” will be presented at 12:30 p.m. July 23. Surrounding town seniors welcome.

 

Sat. July 26

Frog Jumping

PLAINFIELD --- The First Congregational Church of Plainfield will hold its annual frog-jump contest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the contest starting at noon. It will be held in the Lions Park next to the Town Hall.

 

Sun. July 27

Cultural Festival

PUTNAM --- The Immaculate Conception Convent on  Liberty Highway will hold its Annual Cultural Festival and Picnic at the convent. It opens with a Mass at 11 a.m. and lunch follows at noon. Also includes Medieval Play, games, dance program by NERINGA, contests, food and more. $5 pp; under 12 admitted free.

 

Tues. July 29

Pomfret Seniors

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Center  on Rt. 44 will present TEEG Learn and Lunch’s “Nutrition for Diabetes” from noon to 2 p.m. July 29; bingo at 2:30 p.m. July 29; dominoes and games July 30. Surrounding town seniors welcome.

 

Fri. Aug. 1

'Les Miserables'

WOODSTOCK --- “Les Miserables” will be presented Aug. 1, 2 and 3 at the Hyde Cultural Center to benefit Day Kimball Healthcare, QVCC Foundation and TNECT at the Bradley Playhouse.  Tickets at WINY or the Bradley Playhouse or at lesmisatthehyde.com

 

Sat. Aug. 2

Flea Market

OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford, U.C.C. on Main Street will hold a Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 and Sept. 6. Reservations accepted. No food vendors. Rain dates Aug. 9 and Sept. 13. 508-987-2211.

 

Sun. Aug. 10

Car Cruise

PUTNAM --- The Annual Main Street Car Cruise will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Putnam. Registration at 8 a.m.  Rain date Aug. 17. www.mainstreetcarcruise.org.

 

Duck Race

PUTNAM --- The Arc of Quinebaug Valley will hold its annual Rubber Duckie Race at Rotary Park.  Duck adoption tickets are available at local business or through a member or employee of The Arc Quinebaug Valley.  $5.  860-774-2827.

 

Sat. Aug. 16

Steeple Chase

WILLIMANTIC --- Perception Programs and the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) will host the fund-raiser 23nd Annual Steeple Chase Bike Tour in Mansfield. Preregister at www.perceptionprograms.org, active.com, bikereg.com, or by calling Ruth Gordon at 860-450-7122. Steeple Chase sponsors and donors should contact Ruth directly.

 

Sun. Sept. 14

Taste of Valley

WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley will hold its annual Tastes of the Valley 2014 fund-raiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mansion at Bald Hill. $65.  (860) 774-3300

 

Sat. Sept. 27

Celebrating Agriculture

WOODSTOCK --- Celebrating Agriculture will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. Hearty Farm Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. --- donation $5 for adults and $3 for kids under 10. No dogs except guide dogs. www.celebratingagriculture.org

 

 

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NORWICH — CorePlus Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Raymond J. Currier to the role of executive vice president/COO.

“CorePlus is proud to promote Ray to the role of executive vice president.  We know that with his over 20 years of experience and creative ideas, Ray will continue the growth and development of the credit union’s branch network, while continuing to satisfy the ever expanding financial needs of our members” said Nicholas K. Fortson, CorePlus’ president and CEO.  

Currier has been with the credit union for nine years, having joined CorePlus in August 2005 as COO.  

He holds a bachelor’s in finance from UConn’s School of Business Administration and has completed coursework through the University of Wisconsin – Credit Union National Association Management School, and NAFCU Management School.  He is also a graduate of the 

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s Leadership Program. A lifelong resident of Eastern Connecticut, Currier has served local credit unions since 1992 in the capacity of teller, Member Services Representative, Marketing & Business Development, Branch and Operations management.  

CorePlus Federal Credit Union, founded in 1936, currently has 9 full service branches locally in Norwich, Taftville, Groton, East Lyme, Waterford, Plainfield and the recently opened Putnam and Brooklyn Walmart Supercenter branch offices.