Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier
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'Tackle Hunger'
PUTNAM — Help Us TACKLE HUNGER Super Bowl Weekend, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Kathi Peterson, secretary of the Interfaith Human Services of Putnam, said, “We are asking that your faith community consider participating in the S-O-U-P-E-R Bowl of Caring this year. Ask your youth to hold soup pots at your church doors to collect dollars for food. And ask your worshippers to donate canned goods and/or their loose change. It will make a huge difference in our ability to replenish much needed supplies and provide food for families in need. We sincerely hope that you will help us TACKLE HUNGER by participating in this event and provide support to the IHSP-Daily Bread Food Pantry which is working to eliminate hunger."
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Woodstock public schools
Monday: Corn dogs, fruit. Tuesday: Hot chicken sandwiches, butternut squash, fruit. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Beef and bean burritos, fruit. Friday: Pizza, zucchini, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Pork ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce and raisins. Tuesday: Hamburgers or cheeseburgers, baked beans, baked chips, apple slices. Wednesday: Chicken strips, baked potatoes, peas, pineapple cups or fresh fruit. Thursday: Stromboli, broccoli, orange slices, grapes. Friday: Beef and bean tacos, red pepper cups, fruit trays.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Wolf Meal - beef burgers, sherbet. Tuesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets. Wednesday: Soft-shell tacos, Spanish rice, refried beans. Thursday: Putnam Special Pizza, tomato and cucumber salad. Friday: Brunch at lunch: Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, chocolate chip muffin.
Putnam High
Monday: Clipper Burgers, cole slaw, sherbet. Tuesday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, beets, gravy. Wednesday: Roasted turkey panini. Thursday: Crispy chicken salad. Friday: Pizza.
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Presentation
DAYVILLE — Westview Health Care Center’s Sports Medicine experts and affiliates will host local health care professionals, school physicians and nurses, school athletic directors, and athletic trainers for a free presentation on Westview’s newly developed Playbook program on Concussion Management on Jan. 26.
Program attendees in attendance will receive a guided tour of the Westview sports medicine center, tailgate munchies and a complimentary swag bag. RSVP to 860-412-7660, option 2.
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Wed. Jan. 21
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit and sale, "Playful Celebration of a Bountiful Terrain," photography by Virge Lorents through Jan. 30 at the center on Day Road. A portion of all sales benefits the center. Free. 928-4948.
Thur. Jan. 22
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a bird walk at 1 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
Online Course
The American Job Center in Danielson will present free two-hour online courses to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills, “Wired for Work” Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on through the Metrix Learning System. E-Training licenses allow 90 days of unlimited free access to over 5,000 career-focused courses. For info and to register, call 860-412-7000.
Fri. Jan. 23
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Artique, at 75 Main St., will teach painting step-by-step (music and bring your own wine) from 7 to 9 p.m. as a fund-raiser for NOW. $35. Reserve your spot now for only $35. www.artiqueputnam.com/event/fundraiser-northeast-opportunities-for-wellness.
Sat. Jan. 24
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a winter owl walk at 7 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. Program will cancel in event of bad weather.
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.
Ham Bean Supper
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will host a Ham & Bean Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. $10/adult; children under 10 eat free.
Bluegrass Show
KILLINGLY --- A Bluegrass Show featuring the Charter Oak Bluegrass Band along with Nick Anderson and Shady Creek will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Killingly Grange Hall on Rt. 101. Doors open at 6. $12 donation. Pasta supper at 6 p.m. for $8. 860-564-1018.
Sun. Jan. 25
Visiting Fellow
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present award-winning playwright Cheryl L. West, the 2015 Schwartz Visiting Fellow, at 4 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Free. All welcome.
Fri. Jan. 30
'Caught in the Net'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.
Sat. Jan. 31
'Caught in the Net'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.
Sun. Feb. 1
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the Edwin Way Teale & the Literary Character of Trail Wood writer's workshop series starting at 4 p.m. Feb. 1 and running through Feb. 2 at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Registration required. $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. 928-4948.
'Caught in the Net'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "Caught in the Net" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 and 15. $19 and $15. 860-928-7887.
Mon. Feb. 2
Senior Meeting
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Senior Association will be holding its monthly meeting after a brown bag lunch at noon at the Pomfret Senior and Community Center on Mashamoquet Road.
Sat. Feb. 14
'Fire and Ice'
PUTNAM --- The annual Fire and Ice event will take place in downtown Putnam.
Church Event
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present "Fire and Ice" events from noon to 8 p.m. at the church, downtown. There will be activities on the lawn including torches, free hot chocolate and a warming by the fire pits.
Gardening Workshop
VERNON --- The UConn Home and Garden Education Center will hold a “Vegetable Pest and Disease Workshop II: Solanaceae and Legumes” from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tolland County Agricultural Center. 860-486-6740.
Sun. Feb. 15
Fund-raiser Fishing Derby
THOMPSON --- The annual Steve Bousquet fund-raiser fishing derby will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valley Springs Sportsman’s Club. Funds go to the Westfield Congregational Church of Danielson’s Aspire campaign. For more info, call 860-774-5821.
Thur. Feb. 19
Flower Show
HARTFORD --- The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show will be held Feb. 19 through 22 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The UConn Soil Testing Lab will offer free soil pH testing. Bring in a half cup of soil for testing. 860-486-6740.
Fri. Feb. 20
'Alice in Wonderland'
PUTNAM --- The Complex for the Performing Arts will present "Alice in Wonderland" at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22 at the Bradley Playhouse. 860-963-7170.
Sat. Feb. 21
Camper Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Camper Game Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12 at the Brooklyn Extension Service facility on Wolf Den rod in Brooklyn. $15/child, everyone welcome. Pre-registration requested: 860-974-1122.
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.
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DANIELSON — Westview Health Care Center of Dayville has named Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation Vicki Ericson its January Employee of The Month. She has been employed at Westview since March 2014.
Ericson graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University where she had a double major and earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and psychology. She is a State of Connecticut Certified teacher and is currently taking classes to become a Certified Recreation Therapist at Manchester Community College.
Vicki credits her cohesive family unit to an old-schooled upbringing that she and her husband experienced as children.
She states that they place emphasis on their family sitting down at the kitchen table for most evening meals for good food and conversation.