Wed. April 24
Art Show
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present its 16th Annual Thompson Community Art Show through April 26. Coordinated by the Thompson Community Art Show Committee & the Thompson Recreation Dept. www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org
Thur. April 25
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Trail Wood Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club Trivia Challenge will be held at 7 p.m. at Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Veterans Flag Pole.
Fri. April 26
‘Hello, Dolly!’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “Hello, Dolly!” through May 12. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Virginia Rail Bird Walk” at 6 p.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sat. April 27
Race/Walk
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Kid Run will begin with registration at 8 a.m. Kids Race at 9:30, Adult Race at 10, walkers start immediately after runners. Professionally timed. Register by April 1 to receive discount and free t-shirt. www.4hcampct.org.
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open House will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 27 and 28. Informational parent panel from 1:30 to 2 p.m. April 28.
Spring BBQ
S. WOODSTOCK --- The Putnam Lodge #46 Annual Spring BBQ will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the lodge on Rt. 169. $12.
Beautification Day
PUTNAM --- The annual Beautification Day will begin with an 8:30 a.m. gathering in Rotary Park to receive cleaning assignments. Return to rotary Park at 11 a.m. for Volunteer Appreciation Lunch. Rain date is May 4. All welcome and needed.
Fund-raiser Dinner
POMFRET --- Relay For Life Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Pomfret Community School to benefit American Cancer Society. $20 for adults, $10 for children under 10, children 4 and under eat free (chicken tenders). 860-974-1202.
Art
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild is hosting a workshop: ‘Acrylic Pours- New Techniques for Abstract Painting, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Pomfret Town House. Register by April 20 by going to the NECTAG blog.
Sun. April 28
Healing Service
BROOKLYN --- A Christian Healing Service, formerly held at St. Philip’s Church in Putnam, will be held at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church on Rt. 6. 860-774-9352. All welcome.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Beginners Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. starting at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Spring Poetry Walk” at 2 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12. No appointment necessary. $12 cash per animal. All animals must be on a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.
Garden Opening Day
PUTNAM --- The Dr. Robert R. Johnston Community Garden of Rhodesville on Smith Street will hold signups and cleanups at the garden at 10 a.m. Rain date May 4. Rent a raised or ground bed. For info and application to go www.putnamct.us/economic-community-development.
Mon. April 29
Exercise Group
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Senior Exercise Group will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in the Woodstock Town Hall large meeting room on the lower. Minimum fee. Local seniors welcome. Please check the town website www.woodstockCT.gov for current schedule or call 860-928-6595.
Thur. May 2
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The DKH Annual Wine Tasting will be held at 6 p.m. at the barns at Stonehurst, Hampton. $40. Benefits the Northeast CT Cancer Fund of DKH. Daykimball.org.
Art Program
POMFRET --- The Northeastern CT Art Guild will hold a meeting and program on Layering and Mixed Media Art at 6:15 p.m. at the Historical Society building on Town House Drive. $5 (may apply to membership). All welcome. 860-377-1869.
Fri. May 3
First Fridays
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s First Fridays will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam. This month’s theme is “American Sports.”
Sat. May 4
Sawmill Event
WOODSTOCK --- Visitors to the Chamberlin Mill will have an opportunity to observe the 19th-century saw under reconstruction and to learn about the process of its rebuilding at 1 p.m. Rain date May 5. www.chamberlinmill.org.
Tag Sale
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam annual tag sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is seeking vendors. Various sized spaces, inside and out. For info and space reservation call 860-481-2519.
Fund Drive
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present a fund drive from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will benefit The Flutter Foundation, Inc. Please donate clothing, shoes, bedding/towels and accessories. 860-874-5605.
Town Tag Sale
POMFRET --- The 13th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale sponsored by the Pomfret Proprietors will be start at 7 a.m. at Pomfret Community School and the Christ Church with the purchase of maps for $1 to the participating residences/businesses. Other group sites will be hosted at the Pomfret Senior Center to benefit the Pomfret Food Pantry and Veterans Coffee House and the Pomfret Lions Club on the corner of routes 169 and 101.
Book Sale
POMFRET --- The Friends of the Pomfret Public Library will host a Used Book Sale from 7 a.m. to noon in the Pomfret Community School cafeteria.
Tag Sale
POMFRET --- the Christ Church will host a large group tag sale with profits supporting the 2019 J2A (Journey to Adulthood) Pilgrimage Fund.
Art
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Printmaking with Nature” reception and artist demo from 2 to 4 p.m. May 4 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Exhibit through May 15. Free. 860-928-4948.
Sun. May 5
Fishing Derby
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club Noe Poulin Fishing Derby will be held at Rotary Park. Registration is free and starts at noon. The derby runs from noon to 3 p.m. For kids 5 and younger through age 15. Prizes.
Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House will present "Heartland! Music of the Midwest," at 2:30 p.m. at the Chepachet Meeting House on Rt. 44. All welcome. No charge but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments. chepachetbaptist.org.
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “A Long Stillness – Writing Workshop” at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Mon. May 6
Cancer Screening
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare is offering free skin cancer screening and prevention information to the public in honor of national "Melanoma Monday," from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hale YMCA in Putnam.
Wed. May 8
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Bird Watch for folks with Limited Mobility” at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. May 10
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club’s Annual Nick Haines Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Connecticut National Golf Course. Registration starts at noon with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. $125 per person. For info: 860-230-3530.
History Program
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Historical Society will present “Anita Smiley on the History of Finnish Immigration and Settlement in Windham County” at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Room of the Canterbury Town Hall. Free. Open to all. Free refreshments.
Sat. May 11
Library Program
EASTFORD --- The Eastford Public Library will hold a Mother's Day Story and Craft for children at 10:30 a.m. Register by May 4 at: 860-974-0125.
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Long Pond Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $7 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Sun. May 12
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Mother’s Day bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers. Mothers free. 860-928-4948.
Mon. May 13
Library Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Public Library will present a program on probate court at 1 p.m. with Probate Judge Leah Schad and attorney Kate Cerrone. www.pomfretlibrary.org.
Wed. May 15
Nature Program
POMFRET CENTER --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “20 Warbler Day” from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $15 for CAS members; $30 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
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Congrats
Joel Trethaway won the First Fridays poster contest with his interpretation of the 2019 theme, Made in America. He is congratulated by Karen Osbrey, president of the Putnam Arts Council. WINY Radio photo.
PUTNAM — The First Fridays Committee and the Putnam Arts Council announced the winner of the 2019 First Fridays poster contest, Putnam resident, Joel Trethaway. His interpretation of the 2019 theme, Made in America, will serve as the cover art for the First Fridays program which has a wide distribution.
This year, the First Fridays Poster Contest invited local artists to create an original piece of artwork, inspired by the First Fridays theme. This season’s poster contest challenged participants to celebrate the six chosen cultures that America introduced to the world: American sports, music, theme parks and animation, the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival, ComiCon and Steam Punk.
Putnam Arts Council president, Karen Osbrey said: “We are always so impressed by the level of work from our local artists. It was a difficult choice. We had entries using several mediums and differing interpretations of this year’s theme. But there can only be one winner and Joel’s piece was extremely creative, unique, and perceptive. ”
Trethaway is a Putnam-based graphic designer, and has an associate’s degree. He has been teaching himself photography and is fascinated by the many elements there are to explore, especially the technical aspects. Knifemaking is another area of interest, and he hopes to get back into the hobby once some spare time finds its way back to him. He works at a school where he primarily does design and photography, and said he is grateful to have a place he enjoys working at while supporting his family.
His winning artwork will grace the cover of the go-to-guide for the First Fridays 2019 season. The program includes a brief history of the annual event, vendor information, volunteer opportunities, as well as an overview of what to expect for the upcoming season.
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PUTNAM — The Putnam Business Association (PBA) is joining with the Greater Putnam Interfaith Council (GPIC) to clean-up the River Trail and downtown areas, as well as plant trees in Rotary Park, and sow milkweed seeds along the river bank in hopes of attracting butterflies and bees.
Putnam’s Earth Day commemoration will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Rotary Park.
From 8:30 to 9 a.m. there will be “Gather for Assignments;” 9 to 11 a.m. Clean-Up/Sow Milkweed Seeds and from 11 a.m. to noon, Lunch. Rain date is May 4.
The event will raise awareness and clean-up plastic and other debris in our parks and riverway, and to protect endangered species such as monarch butterflies and bees. The PBA will provide snacks and serve lunch. The participants can form teams to try to win the Best-Clean-up-Team award.
Funding provided in part by The Last Green Valley (TLGV) and the Town of Putnam. For more info: 860-455-8144.
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Healthy Kids
event is April 27
PUTNAM — To help families learn fun ways to stay physically and mentally active now and throughout the summer, the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center will be hosting Healthy Kids Day from 2 to 5 p.m. April 27.
Activities include: Water safety activities in the pool with the Hale YMCA aquatics team and local rescue teams; Free vision screenings by the Killingly Quiet Corner Regional Lions Club; Games of Ga-ga with Camp Cutler counselors and a “Walkabout” of all our camp facilities; Chair massages and spinal screenings from Back and Body Chiropractic; Bounce house, face painting and more; Kids will be given a passport to visit each station and when complete, they will be entered into a raffle for free YMCA memberships, classes and gear.
“When a child is healthy, happy, and supported they can make great things happen,” said Amanda Kelly, executive director of the Hale YMCA. “At the Y, we believe in the potential of all children, and we strive to help kids find that potential within themselves. A child’s development is never on vacation and Healthy Kids Day is a great opportunity to educate families and motivate kids to stay active in spirit, mind and body throughout the summer”.
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