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PUTNAM — As planning continues for the upcoming season of First Fridays, organizers are excited to begin accepting submissions for the 2nd Annual First Fridays Poster Contest. Now through March 14, local artists of all ages are encouraged to submit an original piece of artwork that engages with the 2015 season-long theme: A Century of Art. For a second year, the winning artist will receive a cash prize and will see their work on the cover of the 2015 First Fridays program.
For more information on the poster contest, including a detailed description of the 2015 theme, artists are encouraged to visit www.discoverputnam.com.
Introduced for the 2014 season, the poster contest was created to engage the arts community in designing the cover for the First Fridays program, which saw 3,500 copies printed and distributed throughout the state. Fourteen posters were received and judged by the Putnam Business Association PR & Marketing Committee, with the winning entry submitted by Putnam resident, Thomas Rall. In addition to his work serving as the cover art for the 2014 program, Rall received a $250 prize. At the July First Fridays event, all fourteen entries were part of a silent auction, with proceeds going to the Putnam Arts Council, the driving force behind the Art Attacks featured at each First Fridays event.
For 2015, entrants are encouraged to interpret and explore art of the 20th century to create an original work. The periods to be celebrated, respectively, during the six evenings of the 2015 First Fridays season will include: Art Nouveau, The Jazz Age, World War II & the Arts, Pop Art, Urban Art, and Digital Art. All pieces must fit into a 16x20 poster frame portrait orientation and must be submitted by March 14th. A detailed description of the 2015 theme, as well as examples of art from the above periods will be available to all artists interested in submitting work for the contest. Artists are encouraged to use creative freedom to craft a visual representation of how art transformed during the 20th century.
As with the 2014 contest, entries will be judged by the PBA PR & Marketing committee and will be included in a silent auction during one of the monthly First Fridays events. Art lovers will have a chance to purchase reproductions of the winning poster, with proceeds of the auction and poster sales to benefit the First Fridays committee.
As the cover artwork for the First Fridays program, the winning poster will introduce a new look to the go-to-guide for the 2015 season. The program is the perfect companion to assist visitors to the monthly First Fridays events. For those unfamiliar with First Fridays, the program gives a brief history of the annual event, as well as an overview of what to expect for the upcoming season. Each First Fridays has something new to do and see, and the program gives a fantastic sneak peek of monthly entertainment, community art projects, and vendors. As well, the program previews events hosted by such downtown galleries as: Arts & Framing and the Sochor Art Gallery, The Empty Spaces Project: Gallery on Main Street, Flying Carpet Studio, Sawmill Pottery, Silver Circle Gallery, and The Stomping Ground. Each season, the program has grown thanks to the generosity of local sponsors who recognize the positive impact First Fridays has on the community.
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Woodstock public schools
Monday: Chicken patties on wheat rolls, baked beans, fruit. Tuesday: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, fruit. Wednesday: General Tsao Chicken, snow peas, fruit. Thursday: Meatloaf, noodles, carrots, fruit. Friday: No school - professional development.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Hot dogs, baked beans, veggie cups with dip, apple slices. Tuesday: Teriyaki chicken, brown rice, corn or green beans,, pineapple. Wednesday: Pork ribs, mashed potatoes, peas, raisins or applesauce. Thursday: Pizza, romaine salad or steamed broccoli, fruit cups. Friday: Beef or bean tacos, red pepper cups, fruit trays.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: BBQ grilled chicken sandwiches, tomato toppers, three-bean salad with chickpeas. Tuesday: Tacos, corn, Spanish rice. Wednesday: Baked chicken drummies, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets. Thursday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato sup, veggies with hummus, Goldfish crackers. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, spinach salad with cucumber and tomatoes.
Putnam High
Monday: Classic Cobb salad. Tuesday: foot-long chili dogs, carrot slaw. Wednesday: Stuffed potato bowls, popcorn chicken, corn, gravy. Thursday: Ziti, meatsauce, roasted vegetables. Friday: Baked tilapia, rice pilaf, carrots.
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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.
Audition
PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing and Arts on Main Street will hold auditions for "The Boxcar Children" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6 and from noon to 2 p.m. March. Special audition requirements and cast needs will be posted on website: www.thecpac.org. Show dates are in May.
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
Bluegrass
WILLIMANTIC --- Bluegrass favorite Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters will perform at 4 p.m. at The Bread Box, in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, on Valley Street. $12. Benefits the Covenant Soup Kitchen and Emergency Food Pantry. 860-429-4220.
Thur. March 12
Community Forum
WOODSTOCK --- The Board of Education will hold a community forum on the upcoming budget from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Woodstock Middle School cafeteria. The community is invited to ask questions, offer budget-related suggestions, and enjoy complimentary refreshments and childcare. Citizens wishing to submit questions prior to the forum are urged to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fri. March 13
Civil War Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Civil War Author and Blogger John Banks On Connecticut’s Role in the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg” after its 7 p.m. business session at the Town Hall Community Room. Free. All welcome. www.canterburyhistorical.org
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.
Beef-Cabbage Dinner
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at 6 p.m. Music provided by Cashel Rock. Adults; $15; children under 10; $8. Take out available at 5:45. 860-928-7449.
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.
State Rep Discussion
PUTNAM --- Mayor Tony Falzarano will moderate a discussion with state reps from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Selectmen’s chambers at the Town Hall. Townspeople are welcome to ask questions and get explanations of the state budget or other questions of Sen. Mae Flexor and Rep. Danny Rovero.
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.
Mon. March 23
Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret’s Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road and the Quinebaug Valley Photography Club will present an exhibit and sale of their 4th annual Focus on Nature photography contest through May 10. 928-4948.
Wed. March 25
Book Sale
ASHFORD --- The Friends of Babcock Library will hold a Spring Book Sale from 3 to 8 p.m. March 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 27 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28 at Knowlton Hall on Pompey Road.
Sat. March 28
Flea Market
OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church on Main Street will hold an indoor community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Coffee and lunch available. Vendors needed. 508-987-2211.
Lasagna Dinner
BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church of Christ at routes 6 and 169 will hold a Take Out Lasagna Dinner between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. $10.
Sun. March 29
Palm Sunday Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present its Palm Sunday Ecumenical Concert at 3 p.m. Reception follows. Freewill donations accepted.
Fri. April 10
'Nunsense'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Nunsense" at 7:30 p.m. April 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and at 2 p.m. April 12, 19 and 26. $23 and $20. 860-928-7887.
Fri. May 1
'The Boxcar Children'
PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "The Boxcar Children" at 7 p.m. May 1 and at 2 p.m. May 2 and 3 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.
Fun on Lawn
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold Fun on the Lawn: A Kid's Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. during First Friday. Book sale, May Pole Dance, games and more. Free. 928-4405.
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PUTNAM — American Legion Mayotte-Viens Post 13 is offering the American Legion Post #13 Scholarship Award. The deadline is April 1.
This nonrenewable $500 scholarship will be made available to the most deserving applicant who is a child, grandchild or sibling of a veteran, living or deceased, or a child, grandchild, or sibling of an active-duty member of the Armed Forces, or a child, grandchild or sibling of a former Armed Forces member deceased while on active duty or as a result thereof.
Complete applications with supporting documents must be received by the Scholarship Chairman or school guidance offices by April 1. In Putnam, scholarship applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office.
For additional information or to receive an application via email – which must still be returned to the guidance department or Scholarship Chairman – please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Rules: Applicants must be a graduating senior and a resident of Putnam or Pomfret, regardless of high school or homeschool setting. The award is considered only for applicants who will be enrolling in a two-year or four-year college, university, or technical college. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a planned program leading to either an associate or baccalaureate degree or a technical college certificate of completion.
Note: A copy of the DD-214, or other documentary evidence supporting military service is required.
The Putnam American Legion Post 13 and its Scholarship Committee – Senior Vice Commander Ronald P. Coderre, Adjutant Sarah L. Hamby, and Judge Advocate Albert L. Cormier – is hoping that all Putnam seniors who have family members who have served honorably in the various Armed Forces apply for this scholarship.
Last year’s scholarship was awarded to Putnam High School’s own Ryan Peterson.
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WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is again the Number 1 mortgage lender in eastern Connecticut, according to 2014 figures compiled by The Warren Group, earning the top ranking for an unprecedented five years in a row.
“Being the Number 1 lender in eastern Connecticut for five consecutive years is a major milestone, and it’s a very proud achievement for all of us at Charter Oak,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s CEO.
Charter Oak held the top ranking in residential mortgage transactions in New London and Windham counties combined in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, based on The Warren Group’s data.
Based on The Warren Group’s Residential Mortgage Marketshare Report for 2014, Charter Oak originated close to 1,000 mortgages in New London and Windham counties.