POMFRET — The first day of school for Pomfret Community School is Aug. 26.
The Pomfret bus routes include:
Bus # 1 High School
6:10 # 730 Braymond Hollow; 6:17 Angell Road; 6:20 Johnson Rd 6:25 Ragged Hill Rd; 6:28 Upper Taft Pond Rd ;6:35 Hampton Road 6:40 Rt 101
Bus #1 Elementary
7:25 # 801 Mashamoquet ; 7:28 Firetower Rd ; 7:35 Rt 44 end of Paine Rd; 7:37 #530-850 Hampton Rd ; 7:45 Brooklyn Rd #5-100; 7: 50 #921Hampton Rd; 7:55 Fay Rd, 7:59 Paine Rd #123-210, 8:05 Drown Rd, 8:11 #514 Mashamoquet 8:17 Brookfront
Bus # 2 High School
6:03 Wolf Den Rd , 6:05 Jericho Rd, 6:08 End of Wade Rd , 6:12 end Page Rd 6:14 Hampton Rd; #844-684, 6:18 #577 Mashamoquet, 6:22Covell Rd; 6:24 end of Cheney; 6:25 Mashamoquet #482-Brookfront, 6:30 Youngs Rd
Bus #2 Elementary
7:31Putnam Rd.#’s26-254, 7:41 Tyrone Rd,, 7:49 18 Modock Rd,7:50 Putnam Rd #’s371-329; 7:53 Longmeadow Drive #’s17-60, 7:56 Fairview Circle, 7:58 Ruth/Evelyn, 8:01 Delores; 8:02 Amanda, 8:04 Gary School Rd, 8:06 Freedley Fork Rd, 8:07 Freedley Rd #’s279-84; 8:14 # 13 Putnam Road
Bus #3 High School
6:04Hampton Road @ Ruccki’s ; 6:08 Putnam Road X-tra Mart ; 6:13 Longmeadow Dr.; 6:15 Fairview 6:16 Ruth/Evelyn 6:18 Deloras 6:19 Sanda Circle; 6:21 Margaret 6:22 Amanda; 6:23 Gary SchoolRd 6:25 Freedley Fork 6:27 Freedley Rd; 6:28 Woodstock Rd; 6:33 Murdock Rd 6:35 Averill Rd 6:38 Wolf Den Drive
Bus # 3 Elementary
7:40 #590Pomfret Street 7:42 Woodstock Rd #83-73,7:45 #9 Freedley Rd, 7:46 Allen Rd; 7:50 Quassette Rd #’s10-306, 8:03 Fox Hill Rd #’s 13-86. 8:05 Hickey Rd,8:10 Pomfret School; Admissions Crosswalk, 8:14 #69&79 Mashmaquet Road
Bus # 4 High School
6:04 # 56 Covelll Road 6:10 Tyrone Rd, 6:17 Stickney Rd , 6:20 #14GarySchoolRd, 6:25 Wrights Crossing #784-24, 6:30 #385 Killingly Rd
Bus #4 Elementary
7:24 Modock Rd; 7:27 Cassidy Rd; 7:31 Hamlet Hill 7:33 Rt 97; 7:36 Braymond Hollow Rd ; 7:40 Angell Rd; 7:42 end of Johnson Rd; 7:45 Ragged Hill Rd; 7:50Braymond Hollow Rd to Eastford Line; 8:06 Taft Pond Rd; 8:12 Lower #’s Hampton Road #155-293
Bus # 5 High School
6:05 Babbitt Hill Rd # 186-25, 6:15 Cassidy Rd, 6:22 Quassette Rd #22-259; 6:30 Fox Hill Rd 6:40 @ PCS 6:45 all stops on Pomfret Street to Woodstock Academy.
Bus # 5 Elementary
7:30 #’116-366 Rt 169 South (Orchard Hill); 7:42 #397 Brooklyn Rd; 7:45 #35 Wade Rd ;7:55 Cherry Hill Rd #’s55-153; 7:59 Old Kimball Rd; 8:00 Jericho Rd #’s12-88; 8:04 Wolf Den Rd #’s131-43; 8:16 #212 -190 Mashamoquet Road
Bus # 6 High School
6:02 Searles Rd; 6:05 end of Cooney, 6:12 Kearney Fork, 6:15 Anderson, 6:17 end of Cooney Rd
6:26 ValentineRd #140-413, 6:33 Orchard Hill Road #’s 238-130,
Bus #6 Elementary
7:27 ValentineRd #’s 144-413; 7:35 Orchard Hill Rd #’s357 &317; 7:37 Kearney Rd #’s257-185; 7:40 end of Amber Drive; 7:41 143A Kearney Rd 7:42 End of Cooney Rd,; 7:43 Anderson Rd; 7:45 17 Kearney Rd, 7:45 Kearney Fork Rd #’s 70-14; 7:47 Searles Rd.#’s 25-297; 8:05 23 Woods Hill Rd; 8:15 Bosworth Rd
Bus # 7 High School
6:05 #801Mashmaquet Rd; 6:06 Firetower Rd; 6:09 Drown Rd; 6:10 Weatherbee & Paine #’289-210; 6:20 Fay Rd. #’s318-195,;6:45 Pomfret School Admisdsion Crosswalk
Bus # 7 Elementary
7:25Killingly Road even #’s 58-422; 7:37 Wright’s Crossing Rd #’s 28-79; 7:41 #201 River Rd; 7:44 Modock Rd #’262-106B; 7:49 Stickney Road #31&16; 7:55 Wright’s Crossing Rd #844-114, #213 Killingly Road
Bus # 8 Elementary
7:26 #478Hampton Road; 7:30 #56 Covell Rd; 7:35 Covell Rd-Mashmaquet end -137; 7:40 Cheney Rd.; 7:45 Babbitt Hill Rd; 7:48 Blossom Dr.; 7:52 # 48 & 25 Babbitt Hill Rd; 7:57 Railroad St; 7:59 # 185 & 189Pomfret St.; 8:00 end of Grosvenor Rd; 8:02 Rectory Day Care; 8:04 #436 Deerfield Rd; 8:07 #2 Hampton Road ; 8:08 #57 & 96 Murdock Rd; 8:11 Wolf Den Drive
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On list
EASTON, Mass. — Four local students were named to the dean’s list at Stonehill College: Angela Celani, Class of 2020, Chepachet; Megan Romprey, Class of 2020, Thompson; Jacob LaFiandra, Class of 2021, Woodstock; Abrielle Remick, Class of 2022, Chepachet.
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Woodstock Elementary
Monday: Cheeseburgers, fruit. Tuesday: French toast sticks, breakfast sausages, hash browns, fruit. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Chicken tacos, fruit. Friday: No school.
Woodstock Middle
Monday: Cheeseburgers, fruit. Tuesday: French toast sticks, breakfast sausages, hash browns, fruit. Wednesday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, fruit. Thursday: Chicken tacos, fruit. Friday: No school.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Wednesday: Crispy chicken sandwiches, sherbet. Thursday: Bacon cheeseburgers. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Wednesday: Rodeo BBQ rib sandwiches or buffalo chicken panini. Thursday: Chicken potato bowls or turkey Cobb salad. Friday: Special Field Day - Cheeseburgers or hot dogs, vegetable pasta salad, watermelon.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Mini corndogs, fruit with veggies. Tuesday: Cheese quesadillas, corn, fruit and veggies. Wednesday: French toast sticks, chicken sausages, hash browns, fruit and veggies. Thursday: Beef-a-Roni, fruit and veggies. Friday: Personal pizza, fruit and veggies.
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Wed. Aug. 21
Event
DANIELSON --- The Northeast District Department of Health, the Connecticut Association of Prevention Professionals and other organizations will present “Hidden in Plain Sight,” a substance abuse awareness event at QVCC’s Atrium and Auditorium. The prevention fair will be held at 5:30 and 8 p.m. and a presentation will be held at 6. It is a presentation for parents and other adults. No students please. www.nddh.org.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present “Art @ the Library - Reunion of Artists” through Aug. 27. 860-923-9779.
Fri. Aug. 23
‘Forever Plaid’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Forever Plaid” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 25. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Sat. Aug. 24
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Mindful Walk” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $12 for nonmembers. Registration required: 860-928-4948. Rain date: Aug. 25.
Sun. Aug. 25
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Non-fiction Book Club” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. “Every Man Dies Alone” by Hans Fallada. Free. Donations appreciated. 860-928-4948.
Family Walk
POMFRET --- The Putnam Interact Club is inviting families and little kids to a free Family Fun Trail Walk and Scavenger Hunt from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust’s Lyon Preserve off Wrights Crossing Road. Bring water to drink and dress appropriately for the weather. For info call 860-933-8603.
Tastes
STURBRIDGE --- Tastes of the Valley will be held at 4 p.m. at The Publick House. The Tastes of the Valley fund-raiser celebrates The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor's rich agricultural heritage and showcases the talents of the region's best restaurants and chefs. $100 for members, $125 for non-members, which includes a membership to TLGV. 860-774-3300.
Trail Clean-up
EASTFORD --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is hosting trail clean-up at 9 a.m. at the Natchaug State Forest (enter from Rt. 44 across from Frog Rock). Tools provided but feel free to bring your own and bring gloves, water and insect repellent. Beverages, snacks provided.
Thur. Aug. 29
Museum Tour
PUTNAM --- The American Lithuanian Cultural Archives, 37 Mary Crest Dr., will offer a tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present an evening bird walk/nighthawk watch at 6 p.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will hold a Trivia Challenge fund-raiser at 7 p.m. at the Crossing Restaurant. Benefits Special Olympics.
Sat. Aug. 31
‘Strictly Sinatra’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Strictly Sinatra” at 5 and 8 p.m. $24. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Trail Clean-up
DAIELSON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) is hosting trail clean-up at 9 a.m. starting at Ross’s Pond lot off Ross Road. Tools provided but feel free to bring your own. Bring gloves, water and insect repellent. Beverages, snacks provided.
Sun. Sept. 1
Sunflower Fund-raiser
BROOKLYN/POMFRET --- Sunflowers for Kids will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard on Rt. 169. Free. Hay rides (starting at noon), PYO apples, and children’s activities. Sales of sunflowers and wildflowers, including pick you own, will benefit United Services Children and Family Programs. 860-774-2020.
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.
Fri. Sept. 6
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “ComiCon.”
Sat. Sept. 7
Concert/Riverfire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present a performance by Billy Pilgrim from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Park, followed by Riverfire at 7:30. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Banding” at 9 a.m. Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. Sept. 8
Art Show
WOODSTOCK --- The Roseland Park Art Show at Roseland Park will present its 5th annual Art in the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments provided.
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. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Calm and Creativity: Sit Spotting at Trail Wood” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Trail Wood, Kenyon Road. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
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.
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. 860-928-4948.
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