Wed.  Sept. 10
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Ragged Hill Woods Environmental Science Programs at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road for pre-K to grade 8 students starts today and runs through Sept. 17. Many activities into October. $20 per session, $110 for all six sessions per child.  Register: 860-974-1122.

Author Talk
PUTNAM --- From 6 to 7:30 p.m. the Putnam Public Library will present author Karen Warfield with a talk and book signing for her book, "The Emancipation of Hannah 'Faythe  Winslow: A Woman's Journey in Colonial America."

Collection
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Club will be collecting new Halloween costumes at the Putnam YMCA through Oct. 7. TEEG will be having a costume distribution at its Fall Festival Oct. 13.

Sat.  Sept. 13
Fall Festival
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host a Fall Festival at the Recreation Park. This is an old fashioned family fun day with a band, old-fashioned games, pie-eating contest, apple pie contest, food and more! This year the department is partnering with PCS PTO for a Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids Fun run. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.

Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- Particle Accelerator music festival, a fund-raiser for suicide prevention education and services, will be held from noon to 9 p.m. in Rotary Park. 

Auction
POMFRET --- The tag sale at the Horse Barn at Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Furniture, glassware, dishes, lamps, electronics, records, books, toys, bicycles, holiday decorations, antiques and collectibles.  Cash only. Use Horse Barn entrance.

Tues.  Sept. 16
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church on Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.

Wed.  Sept. 17
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present an author talk and book signing from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The book: “Major General Israel Putnam – Hero of the American Revolution” by Robert Ernest Hubbard.  

Thur.  Sept. 18
Day of Peace
PUTNAM --- The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council invites residents to a United Nations International Day of Peace at 7 p.m. at the Living Faith United Methodist Church, 53 Grove St. Non perishable food and donations will be collected for Daily Bread.

Sat.  Sept. 20
Bike Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Scholar-Athlete Society’s first Quiet Corner CT (QCCT) PMC Kids Ride" for children ages 2-10 will begin with check-in between 9 and 10 a.m. at Woodstock Academy's North Campus. The age/ability appropriate route is between 10 and 11. Post-ride celebration.  774 200 1754.

Fri.  Sept. 26
250th Event
PLAINFIELD --- The Plainfield America 250 Committee will present Pauline C. Merrick with “Independence: Plainfield’s Black Soldier of the Revolution” at 6 p.m. at the Plainfield Senior Center. Free. All welcome. No registration required.

Sat.  Sept. 27
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Jordan Freeman: Black Revolutionary War Soldier” performed by Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library at 3 p.m. at the Old Town House. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Bench Dedication
KILLINGLY --- The Mary Kies Memorial Bench Dedication will be held at 11 a.m. in Lion’s Park. Kies was born and raised in Killingly and was the first woman in the U.S. to receive a patent in 1809 for a. new technique of weaving straw with silk and thread to make hats. 860-779-5300 ext. 7.

Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Cocktail Culture: The Madmen Era” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Program by Ron Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion.

Sun.  Sept. 28
Fund-raiser BBQ
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is hosting its 10th Annual Chicken BBQ fund-raiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on Providence Street. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Paws Cat Shelter, 74 School St.; Joseph Jewelers, 153 School St.; and at Knights of Columbus. 860-315-1228.

Sat.  Oct. 4
Library Program
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., an author talk and book signing by Richard Ross III for his book “Before Salem – Witch Hunting in the Connecticut River Valley 1647-1663.”

Sat.  Nov. 22
250th Event
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT250 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Declaration of Independence Kick Off will feature a roast beef dinner followed by a band at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523. Dinner is from 5 to 7 and the band Jailbreak follows from 7 to 11 p.m. $20/pp or $40 per couple. Tickets at the Putnam Recreation Department.

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Savor the 'peachy’ winners
PUTNAM — The winners of the Putnam Business Association’s Savor the Flavor – Peach competition are in.
The total donation raised for Daily Bread will be posted later.
Winners are: Judge’s choice: Main Dish: The Stomping Ground - Peach Prosciutto Grilled Cheese.
Beverage: The Crossings Restaurant & Brew Pub - Peach Paloma.
Dessert: Leona’s Baking Co. - Peach Crisp with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream.
People’s Choice: Main Dish: Courthouse Bar and Grille - Grilled Peach BBQ Flatbread; Beverage: Nikki’s Dog House - Peach Milkshake; Dessert: Leona’s Baking Co. - Peach Crisp with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream.

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Dream of salon/
home now real
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Jackie Salter had a dream for a long time — to open her own salon. Not only that, she envisioned a salon that was comfortable, peaceful. She wanted the space to feel like home.
And the town of Putnam and the Putnam Business Association welcomed her to her “Putnam home” Sept. 7 with a ribbon cutting at her own salon, Boho Beauty Bar.
Slater graduated at the top of her class from Norwich Tech in 2011 and had been renting a chair in Danielson. But, she said, she had always wanted to have her own salon. “I had big dreams,” she said.
And Dennis Baker, her partner in life and owner of Accurate Builders of New England, promised he would create that for her. And Sept. 7, the dream became a reality.
Slater said the building was purchased in July and had a soft opening in August.
Putnam Selectman J. Scott Pempek represented the town and welcomed the new business, saying “I think you’ll find that Putnam is a great place to work, live, shop and grow. We wish you the most success, happiness and welcome to Putnam.”
Mike Bogdanski, vice chair of the town’s Economic Development Commission, also welcomed Boho to Putnam. “What brings this town together are the great people and we welcome you to become some of our new friends and neighbors.” He added, “Being an entrepreneur is never easy but we know you’re off to a great start. So welcome and congratulations.”
Putnam Business Association President Attorney Kate Cerrone presented the business with a PBA plaque and said: “Owning her own salon seemed like a dream that might never be possible. But as we stand here today, we see how that dream has been built — literally — through love, perseverance, and family support.”
She added that Baker promised “’I’m going to build you a salon someday’ and here we are – promise kept.”  With the help of his company and “with tireless dedication from this family, they transformed 182 Providence Street into this beautiful new home for Jackie’s talent and artistry. Jackie, your story is one of resilience, hard work and community spirit.” 
“We cannot wait to see it flourish,” Cerrone added.

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Ribbon Cut
Town and PBA officials help the family cut the ribbon at Boho Beauty Bar. More photos Wed. night on our FB page. Linda Lemmon photo.