POMFRET CENTER — The Connecticut Audubon Society’s Grassland Bird Conservation Center and the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club have teamed up to host their 4th Annual “Focus on Nature” photography contest, exhibit and sale this April and May. 

The contest, which will be held at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road, is open to amateur photographers and offers nature categories for entrants in three age divisions: adults, (who do not make their living from photography), young adults (ages 13-18), and children (ages 12 and under). Photos must fall into one of the following four categories: plants or insects; landscapes or seascapes; birds; or animals (wild or captive).  Nature photographs should not include manmade features. 

Photographs must be framed, matted and/or mounted and must have a wire on the back for hanging. The maximum size including the frame must not exceed 20” X 24”. Submissions must be the work of the entrant.  Entry fees will be charged to benefit the Audubon Society’s Grassland Bird Conservation Center. Photographs may also be offered for sale. 

Entries may be brought to the Audubon’s Grassland Bird Conservation Center at 218 Day Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from March 8 through 15. The exhibit will open on March 23 and run until May 10. All works must remain on display during this time.

A reception and awards ceremony will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 12 where winners will be announced.

Printable entry forms and further information are available at HTTP://www.ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret/ or at meetup.com/Quinebaug-Valley-Photography. Hard copies of the entry form are also available at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center. (860-928-4948).

 

 

Thur. Feb. 26

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society in Pomfret will present a bird walk at 1 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

 

‘Shooting Stars’

THOMPSON --- The Marianapolis Drama Club will present a two-act comedy “Shooting Stars” at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27 and March 5 and 6 at the Irwin Black Box theater at the school. Free, but reservations recommended: 923-9565.

 

Sat. Feb. 28

Winter Tag Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Winter Tag Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of sellable items accepted. Proceeds shared with community charities. 942-4205.

 

Documentary

PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present the Connecticut screening of the documentary film, “I am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story,” at 7 p.m. All seats are $20. 860-928-7887. Benefits the Bradley Playhouse, a nonprofit 501 ( c ) (3) community theater.

 

Sun. March 1

Concert

WILLIMANTIC --- The Willimantic Orchestra, a not-for-profit community orchestra, will present  its free Winter Concert at 3 p.m. at Shafer Auditorium at ECSU.  This will be the world premiere of “The Lamplighters of Ventimiglia” by David Maker, local musician/educator/composer. Donations  welcome.  860 429 0865

 

Tues. March 3

Senior Meeting

POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will hold its monthly meeting at noon at the center on Mashamoquet Road, following a brown bag lunch.

 

Wed. March 4

Pet Loss Group

DAYVILLE --- NECCOG Animal Services on Putnam Pike will present a Pet Loss Support Group at 6 p.m. No fee/reservations are required, and you are free to attend as often as necessary throughout your grief process.  860-774-1253.

 

Fri. March 6

Teen Weekend

POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H will present a teen weekend from 5:30 p.m. March 6 through 9:30 a.m. March 8 at the Brooklyn Extension Service on Wolf Den Road. $50. Preregister by Feb. 28.  860-974-3379.

 

Sat. March 7

Fund-raiser Breakfast

PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Association will host an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Pre-sale tickets are available by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or calling 860-928-6905 Ext. 3025. Pre-sale tickets are $8 for adults; $6 for kids 2-10; kids younger than 2 are admitted free. Pictures with your Fantasy Friends are $5.  Tickets available at the door $10 per adult/ $8 children.

 

Corned Beef

POMFRET --- The Christ Church Pomfret will hold a corned beef diner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the church. Eat in or take out. $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. Snow date March 8. 860-928-7026. 

 

Quilt Program

KILLINGLY --- The Killingly Historical Society will be hosting a program presented by Sue Reich on quilts at 1:30 p.m. at the center at 196 Main St. Reich has a quilt made in 1830 with the name of Nathaniel Williams attached from Killingly.  

 

Sun. March 8

Ranger Program

OXFORD, Mass. --- The Last Green Valley Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventures will present a program, “Why do they call it an observation blind?,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hodges Village Dam on Howarth Road. Free.  860-774-3300

 

Sat. March 14

Volleyball Fund-raiser

POMFRET --- The Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge will be held March 14 and 15 at the Strong Fieldhouse at Pomfret School. For information on fielding a team or for donations, call 860-617-4142 or go to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

TLGV Program

EASTFORD --- The Last Green Valley will present a Maple Sugar Tour from 10 a.m. to noon at Town Line Tree Farm on Weeks Road. No cost to members, but registration is required: 860-774-3300.

 

Thur. March 19

Basketball Shootout

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ray Brousseau Senior Game will be held at the Putnam High School gym. Girls’ game starts at 5:30; boys at 7. Admission $1 students/senior citizens  $3 adult.

 

Garden Conference

STORRS --- The UConn 2015 Garden Conference will be held at the UConn campus. Fee. Registration required. 860-486-6740.

 

Fri. March 20

Rummage Sale

WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church, UCC, on Rt. 169 will hold a spring rummage and white elephant sale from 2 to 5 p.m. March 20 and from 9 to noon on March 20. A bake sale will be held March 20. 860 923 2887

 

Sat. March 21

Empty Bowls Supper

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold its Empty Bowls Supper fund-raiser with two seatings, one at 4:45 and one at 6 at the Elks Club on Edmond Street. $20. Benefits IHSP/Daily Bread. For more information and tickets/reservations, call 928-4405.

 

Sun. March 22

Pancake Breakfast

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society's Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Finnish Hall on Rt. 169. $8 for adults; $4 for kids under 12. 

 

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Woodstock public schools

Monday: Baked potato, broccoli, fruit. Tuesday: Ham steaks, scalloped potatoes, peas, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, brown rice, carrots, fruit. Thursday: American Chop Suey, black beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, cucumber cup, fruit.

Pomfret Community

Monday: French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, hash browns. Tuesday: Hamburgers, baked beans, pineapple cups. Wednesday: American Chop Suey, green beans, veggie cups with dip, peach cups. Thursday:  Mr. Fox's pizza, broccoli or romaine salad, applesauce. Friday: Chicken nuggets, potato puffs, carrots, red pepper cups, sliced apples.

Putnam schools

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WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Building Associates, LLC has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. 

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Woodstock Building Associates, LLC is the leader in custom home building and remodeling.   Working in northeastern Connecticut and South-Central Massachusetts, WBA, a design-build firm, has been active in the building industry for the last 35 years.