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PUTNAM --- The recent opening night of Pomfret School’s first alumni art show was a memorable tribute to an outstanding alum, Patrick Wood, who passed away in 2006. Pat’s twin sister, Libby, brought his spirit to life at the Silver Circle Art Gallery on their birthday Oct. 29 through the donation of art from his classmates.
Pomfret School’s Director of Advancement, Melissa Perkins Bellanceau attended the event and came away with a piece of jewelry made by Chelsea Weiss Baum ’03. “Wednesday’s Alumni/ae Art Show celebrated the very best of the Pomfret School community. Alumni/ae showcased their talents, many of which were inspired when they were students on the Pomfret hilltop, by donating their works in support of the Patrick D. Wood Memorial Prize. Faculty, past parents, current parents, alumni/ae, and friends of the school filled P.S. Art at the Silver Circle Gallery to support the cause and celebrate Patrick’s life.”
The opening night filled the gallery. Friends, family, and fans of admired the 24 pieces of art donated by alumni from various parts of the country and Hong Kong. Pomfret’s Head of School, Tim Richards said, “Libby Wood’s effort to bring her artist friends together was a huge success. The artwork was both eclectic and impressive, and a good crowd of people was treated to a fun show supporting the Patrick D. Wood ’01 Memorial Prize, a wonderful cause that is near and dear to many people at Pomfret.”
The Wood Prize helps to make a Pomfret School education possible for a talented student from Windham County who might not otherwise be able to come to Pomfret School.
“It was a tremendous outpouring of support,” said Bellanceau. “I am touched and inspired by the dedication of Patrick’s family to keep his memory alive and to honor Patrick’s legacy with this event and others they put on during the year. We at Pomfret remain incredibly grateful to the Wood Family for their generosity, thoughtfulness, and friendship to Pomfret School.”
Four recent “Wood Scholars” were in attendance: Caed Jones ’15, Evan Clarkin ’16, Dylan Clarkin ’16, and Gregory Rice ’17.
The artwork includes photographs, papercutting, woodblock prints, and jewelry and can be purchased online at www.patrickwoodprize.org. Contributing artists include Rob Campbell, Jared Vincent, Casey Arbor, Lilly Rand, Alexandra Sweet, Alex Arguimbau, Anthony Luckino, Joanne LaComb, and Libby Wood from the class of 2001, along with Ritsuko Hirai ’98, Amanda Schoppe ’99, Bennett Konesni ’00, Elaine Chen-Fernandez ’03, Chelsea Weiss Baum ’03, and Poon Watchara-Amphaiwan ’03.
The show runs through November.
More information about Patrick Wood and the Prize is available on www.patrickwoodprize.org or by contacting Libby Wood at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Wed. Nov. 12
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- QVCC will present an exhibit, “Chernobyl + 20 + 8: This is our land – we still live here,” in the Spirol Gallery.
Thur. Nov. 13
Play
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School Drama Department will present “Almost, Maine,” a play by John Cariani, at 7 p.m. Nov.. 13 and Nov. 15 at the Hard Auditorium on the campus of Pomfret School. Free. All welcome. 963-5260.
Fri. Nov. 14
Press Program
CANTERBURY --- Gail Usher & Herb Loughery of Historic New England on "The Power Of The Press: The First Decade Of The Independent" [Woodstock's Henry Chandler Bowen's newspaper that advocated the cause of antislavery in the late 1840s] will be presented by the Canterbury Historical Society around 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Community Room. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org
Sat. Nov. 15
Swedish Meatballs
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present its authentic Swedish Meatball Supper served family style from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12. Takeout available. Tickets at the door.
Holiday Bazaar
PUTNAM --- The Living Faith United Methodist Church on Grove Street Holiday Fair will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee, tea, muffins beginning at 7 a.m. Lunch begins at 11.
Sun. Nov. 16
Soaking Prayer
PUTNAM - St. Philip's Episcopal Church ON Grove Street will hold a “Soaking Prayer” between 11 a.m. and noon. This is a quiet time with gentle background music when people can rest in the presence of God, allowing Him to minister to them. People may fill out a prayer request card upon entry if they would like a prayer minister to pray with them. 901-201-0619 or visit the church's facebook page, St Philip's Episcopal Church.
Mon. Nov. 17
Concert
DANIELSON --- A free noontime concert featuring LugNauT, an original band based in Coventry, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in cafeteria at the Danielson campus.
Thur. Nov. 20
Photo Workshop
POMFRET --- The Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. the Audubon Center on Day Road for a discussion and hands-on workshop on "Abstract" photography. Bring your camera and questions. All photographers welcome.
Fri. Nov. 21
Food Drive
PUTNAM --- Putnam Ford’s annual Food Drive to benefit Project Northeast a community food bank will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at WINY Radio Station on Pomfret Street. Monetary donations are welcome!
Sat. Nov. 22
Holiday Crafts
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church on Main Street will present a Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special visitor for kids from 10 a.m. to noon (parents bring your cameras).
Concert
KILLINGLY --- ShoreGrass group will perform bluegrass, folk, old-time and original music, following a performance by Nick Anderson and his band Shady Creek at 7 p.m. at the Killingly Grange. $12 at door. Refreshments available
Auction
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Elementary School . Annual Goods and Services Auction will be held at 5 p.m. Fund-raiser for the annual 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. Pasta dinner for $5. 6:15 p.m live auction starts.
Christmas on the Hill
WOODSTOCK --- The First Congregational Church UCC on Rt. 169 will present Christmas on the hill from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch begins at 11. Handbell miniconcerts throughout the day. firstchurchwoodstock.org
Sun. Nov. 23
Turkey Shoot
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 on Riverside Drive will hold its annual Turkey Shoot from 2 to 6 p.m. Public invited. 860-923-2967
Auditions
PUTNAM ---The Bradley Playhouse will hold auditions for “Caught in the Net,” a British comedy farce, from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Hard Auditorium at Pomfret School. Show dates in January and February. 928-7887.
Wed. Nov. 26
String Quartet
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church's Music at the Meeting House series will present the Aurea String Quartet at 2:30 p.m. at the church on Rt. 44. Open to the public without charge, but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments afterwards. :chepachetfreewill.org..
Fri. Nov. 28
'Nutcracker'
PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre and the Bradley Playhouse will present "Nutcracker," a contemporary adaptation, at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 at the Bradley. $20 adults; $15 students and seniors. 928-7887.
Camper Day
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Black Friday Camper Game Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages 6-12 at the Brooklyn Extension Service facility on Wolf Den Road. $15 per child. All welcome. 860-974-1122.
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WATERFORD — Eunice Lima-Brooks of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been chosen as one of this year’s 40 Under 40 Award recipients. She is a Visa Processor. “Eunice exemplifies what our Community Involvement Program stands for,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s CEO.
The 40 Under 40 awards program recognizes some of the area’s best and brightest individuals in the community under 40 years of age, who have consistently demonstrated excellence in their profession, as well as leadership, commitment, and service to the region.
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PUTNAM — Erica Kesselman, MD, FACOG, Day Kimball Medical Group, was appointed a member of the State Advisory Council on Children and Families by Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy.
The Council duties are to “…review policies; recommend programs, legislation or other matters that will improve services for children, youth and families; review and advise the Commissioner on the proposed agency budget; perform public outreach to educate the community regarding polices, duties and programs of the Department and issue any reports it deems necessary to the Governor and the Commissioner.”
“About 21 percent of our state’s population of some 3.5 million people are 18 years of age or younger,” said Dr. Kesselman. “These 735,000 young people and their families have a wide range of needs that require the state’s attention. I’m flattered to be named to an organization focused on this segment of our community and welcome the opportunity to add my voice on behalf of young individuals and families across Connecticut.”
Dr. Kesselman joined DKH in 2002 and focuses her practice on obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). She is a graduate of Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and earned her medical degree from the Sacker School of Medicine, University of Tel Aviv. Dr. Kesselman is Board Certified and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics/Gynecology. She is a certified facilitator of the Steward of Children: Darkness to Light program; a founding member and member of advisory council of the Northeast Connecticut Women & Girls Fund; a member of Board of Directors of TEEG; and a member of The NEST (Northeast Connecticut Support Team, a community collaborative to support healthy and safe environments for children and families).
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Big Winner!
Jason Syriac accepts a 4-pack of tickets to see the New England Patriots versus the Buffalo Bills from George Dimopoulos, branch manager of the Woodstock office of The Citizens National Bank. Jason’s name was drawn as the grand prize winner of a drawing held during the bank’s one-day “Big Event”, Oct. 24 to promote its checking products for personal and business customers. Jason lives in Woodstock where he owns his own brick masonry business, Syriac Masonry. He is such a huge Patriots fan that he has endured 2 degree temperatures to see them play. Courtesy photo.