Woodstock public schools
Monday: Hot dogs, fruit. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Pasta, meatsauce, green beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, corn, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Orange popcorn or plain chicken rice bowls, broccoli. Tuesday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers with cheese, sherbet. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara, summer vegetables. Thursday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Three-cheese grilled sandwiches or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: General Tsos chicken or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Clipper Burgers or chicken and cheese quesadilla. Thursday: Waffle bar with scrambled eggs or Italian antipasto salad. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza or fish and chips.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Chicken tenders with dip, corn, rainbow tray with fruit and veggies. Tuesday: Mexican rice bowls, black beans, rainbow tray with fruit and veggies. Wednesday: Cheeseburgers, baked beans. Thursday: BBQ chicken, brown rice, black beans, rainbow tray with fruit and veggies. Friday: Pizza, cucumber wheels with dip, rainbow tray with fruit and veggies.
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Wed. Sept. 11
Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an exhibit, “Lost Knowledges, Vanishing Histories” by Jessica Porzuczek through September at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Art Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Becorns: A Woodland World of Wonder” photo exhibit and sale by David Bird through Oct. 31 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Sept. 13
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Metal Detecting Enthusiasts Dave Wise and Todd Hiltz” following the 7 p.m. brief business session at the Community Room at the Canterbury Town Hall. Free. Refreshments follow.
Sat. Sept. 14
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Gardens & Grounds Group” from 9 a.m. to noon at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers and spades. 860-928-4948.
Fund-raiser Race
EASTFORD ---The 8th Annual “5K: We Never Stop Fighting in Loving Memory of Marilyn T. Krom” will kick off at 10 a.m. from Eastford Town Office Building, followed at 10:10 a.m. by "Owen's Run," for kids age 12 and under. Register online at: runsignup.com. To register or donate by check, make check payable to The Marilyn T. Krom Foundation, and mail to: Recreation Commission, Town of Eastford, PO Box 98, Eastford, CT 06242. Volunteers needed: 860-933-8012.
Sun. Sept. 15
Author to Speak
PUTNAM --- Author Hanna Perlstein Marcus will be speaking at B'nai Shalom on Church Street at 2 p.m. Her newest book is “Surviving Remnant, a Reader's Choice Award nominee and describes her upbringing in a community of Holocaust survivors in Springfield, Mass.'s North End.
Old Furnace Ride
DANIELSON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England MountainBike Association will hold its annual Old Furnace Fun Ride on Ross Road. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Benefits the maintenance of the trails. Helmets required. No e-bikes. For more info seewww.facebook.com/QuietCornerNEMBA/.
Thur. Sept. 19
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.
Fri. Sept. 20
Book/Bake Sale
BROOKLYN --- Our Lady of LaSalette Church on Rt. 6 will present a huge book and bake sale in the church basement. It’s from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 21.
Sat. Sept. 21
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Nature Sketch Book Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Call 860-928-4948 for list of materials to bring.
Acorn Adventure
THOMPSON --- Acorn Adventure -- Into the Woods will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the West Thompson Dam. A bit of hiking 101. 860-774-3300. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.
Forest Program
VOLUNTOWN --- The Friends of Pachaug Forest will present a program/statue unveiling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps which developed the state’s forests and parks systems. The forest is on Rt. 49. Go to Chapman Field. The statue will be unveiled at noon. Music, food.
Can Drive
KILLINGLY --- Pet Pals Northeast will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans to help homeless and needy animals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killingly Town Garage, Rt. 12. Dry cat food urgently needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. 860-317-1720.
Sun. Sept. 22
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Non-fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. Free. Donations accepted. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Sept. 23
Equinox Hike
UNION --- The Last Green Valley will present Autumnal Equinox Hike from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bigelow Hollow State Park, Rt. 171. 6-mile hike. Bring trail lunch. Participants must have good balance for stream crossings and be in excellent physical condition. Rain cancels. Open to 20 hikers. RSVP required: 860-774-3300.
Thur. Sept. 26
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 - 3.
Fri. Sept. 27
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Pumpkins & Pearls Auction and Cocktail Party will be held at 6 p.m. at Ballard Farm, Thompson. Benefits Day Kimball HomeCare, HomeMakers and Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. $45 pp. Daykimball.org.
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N. GROSVENORDALE — St. Joseph School celebrated a “grand” day Sept. 8 by commemorating National Grandparents Day and by celebrating the dedication of its new Bishop Vincent Hines Learning Center.
The school celebrated all “Grandparents and Grand Friends” at its kickoff breakfast fund-raiser.
After the feast the school dedicated its new learning center, sponsored by Spirol International Corp. of Dayville through its Spirol Charitable Foundation. That company awarded a $30,000 grant to St. Joseph School in July as part of its corporate foundation charitable giving program. The new learning center will provide additional educational support for students at all levels through a dedicated learning specialist in the person of Nancy Beeman.
Principal David Sizemore and Very Reverend David Choquette and guests joined in the recognition and blessing the new 900-square foot learning center at the Pre-K to Grade 8 Catholic parochial school.
The new learning center is dedicated to Bishop Vincent Hines, who was instrumental in developing and enhancing catholic education in the Norwich Diocese.
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PHS sets
homecoming
festivities
PUTNAM --- All alumni and friends of Putnam High School are invited to come and support the events that will be held throughout the weekend.
Sept. 20 JV and varsity volleyball games against Killingly will be held at 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Putnam High School Gymnasium.
The football team will be playing Abbott Tech at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20. at the St. Marie/Greenhalgh field. Homecoming court will be presented prior to the game.
On Sept. 21 the PHS boys’ soccer team will play Tourtellotte Memorial High School at 10 a.m., followed by the girls’ soccer team versus Parish Hill at noon.
Immediately following this game there will be a co-ed alumni soccer game.
Any past players who would like to participate are welcome.
Refreshments will be provided after all matches to teams and alumni. All alumni taking part in the game will receive a T-shirt. A special thank you goes to the PHSAAA and PHS administration for their support and donations to this event.
If you have any questions or are interested in playing in the alumni soccer game, contact: John Peters at:
Tours of the recently renovated high school will be given from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21. Meet near the gymnasium entrance.
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