Woodstock public schools
Monday: Chicken patties on buns, fruit. Tuesday: Penne, meatballs, zucchini, fruit. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Taco boats, refried beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, carrot sticks, fruit.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Chicken sandwiches, veggies with dip. Tuesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara, corn. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, broccoli. Thursday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, Goldfish crackers, carrots with hummus. Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad.
Putnam High
Monday: Warm ham and cheese on croissants or spicy chicken sandwiches. Tuesday: Roasted chicken, brown rice or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: New Waffle bar or chicken cheese quesadilla. Thursday: Nachos Grande or chef salad. Friday: French bread pizza or fish and chips dinner.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Pizza, three-bean salad, fruits. Tuesday: Beef and cheese nachos, corn, refried beans, fruits. Wednesday: Grilled cheese sandwiches, vegetarian baked beans, fruits. Thursday - Brunch for Lunch: French toast sticks, egg patties, fruits. Friday: Menu not available at press time.

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PUTNAM — King Cadillac GMC has officially kicked off its 2019 community involvement campaign presented by The Light Foundation, a nonprofit organized founded by former New England Patriot and three-time Super Bowl champion Matt Light. The campaign began in December of 2018 and will run until August of 2019.
In an effort to give back to surrounding communities, the King Cadillac team has committed to donating a portion of every vehicle sold at the dealership during these months to the Light Foundation.  In addition, another local charity will also benefit, chosen by the Connecticut car dealer on a monthly rotation.
TEEG (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group), a small grassroots non-profit social service agency in N. Grosvenordale, is the first local beneficiary of the campaign during the months of December and January. The agency works to provide local Connecticut towns with food security programs, senior services and other income qualified services among other things.
To sweeten the pot, King Cadillac is giving away $1,000 per month in prizes to its customers, totaling more than $6,000 in prizes throughout the year. Every patron who spends over $500 at the dealership will be entered into both the monthly drawing as well as the The Patriots Fan Tailgate & Game Package Grand Prize to be pulled in August.
January’s prize includes a $300 gift card for heating oil, a $200 gift card to Jessica Tuesday’s Restaurant and a $100 gift card to Thompson Motorsports Park in Thompson.
The grand package includes; 4 tickets to a New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., a Yeti cooler, a Weber tailgate grille, $250 gift card for food and beverages, a $250 gift card to the Patriots Pro Shop and signed Patriots gear.

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Wed. Jan. 23
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library are sponsoring the Art @ the Library series at the Thompson Public Library with the exhibit “Pourtuitous” by Sarah Sabka through Jan. 31.

Fri. Jan. 25
‘Noises Off’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse on Front Street will present “Noises Off” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, 26, Feb. 1, 2, 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10. $20 for adults; $16 for seniors and students.  860-28-7887.

Sat. Jan. 26
TLGV Adventure
WOODSTOCK --- The Last Green Valley’s Acorn Adventure: Eagle Eyes will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Roseland Park.  Children and their families are invited to join The Last Green Valley’s Chief Ranger Bill Reid and Ranger to experience bald eagles.  Bring binoculars or a spotting scope if you have them. Acorn Adventures are free, thanks to the sponsorship of Putnam Bank.
 
Bean Supper
E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church’s Ham & Bean Supper
will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. with continuous seatings at the church.  $10 for adults; kids under 10 admitted free. Take out available. Benefits annual budget and heating needs. Entertainment. For tickets: 860-928-2731 or at the door.

Wee Walk Wander
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will present a WLT Wee Wander from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rapoport/Spalding Preserve and scenic Taylor Brook. Take Joy Road to end of Calkins Rd. Snacks provided. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sun. Jan. 27
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present the new “Trail Wood Non-Fiction Book Club” at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road, from 2 to 5 p.m. Free for CAS members; $5 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

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 Providence Road. . All welcome. 860-774-9352,

Mon. Jan. 28
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. Jan. 31
Trivia Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Lions Club will present a Trivia Challenge at 7 p.m. at the Crossings Restaurant. Benefits Quilts  of  Valor.

Fri. Feb. 1
Pasta Fund-raiser
DANIELSON --- The Ellis Tech Class of 2019 will present a pasta dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ellis Tech cafeteria. Benefits Project Safe Grad. $7 or four for $25. 860-412-7538.

Sat. Feb. 2
February Freeze
POMFRET --- The PCS February Freeze 5k Run/Walk will start at 1 p.m. at the Pomfret School – Parsons Lodge. Snow date Feb. 3. $30 per person. Register at www.pomfretcommunityschool.org/februaryfreeze. Proceeds to go Pomfret Community School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.

Fund-raiser Dinner Dance
HAMPTON --- Day Kimball Healthcare and the Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital will present a Valentine Dinner Dance & 125th Anniversary Celebration starting at 5 p.m. at StoneHurst at Hampton Valley. $50. Benefits board’s pledge for renovations and expansions at DKH. Reservations: www.daykimball.org/events/125th.

Acorn Adventure
GRISWOLD --- The Last Green Valley’s Acorn Adventure: Winter Birds,  will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Hopeville State Park on Hopeville Road.  Meander around the park  in search of winter birds. Along the way we’ll gather some pinecones and then stop and make pine cone bird feeders to take home and hang in your yard. Acorn Adventures are sponsored by Putnam Bank.

Fri. Feb. 8
Textile Exhibit
WILLIMANTIC --- The remarkable life of Sidonia Perlstein, Holocaust survivor and clothing designer, will be on display Feb. 8 through April 28 at the Windham Textile and History Museum from Feb. 8 - April 28. "Sidonia's Thread: Crafting a Life from Holocaust to High Fashion" will showcase up to 50 garments created by Perlstein during her years in America. This project is funded by the Hochberg Committee for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at the Temple Bnai Israel; Connecticut Humanities, the Windham Textile and History Museum; and the CSU-AAUP 2018-19 University Research Grant. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $7 for general admission; $5 for students and seniors (62+); free for museum members and kids under 5 years old, and Eastern students. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Sat. Feb. 9
Fire & Ice
PUTNAM --- The 9th annual Fire & Ice will take place from noon to 9 p.m. around downtown Putnam.

Sat. Feb. 16
Comedy Fund-raiser
CENTRAL VILLAGE --- The Ellis Tech Class of 2019 Project Safe Grad will present a Comedy Night at The Music Lady Café on Green Hollow Road.  Doors open at 7; show at 8. $20. Drawings, too. 860-412-7538.

Snowshoe Hike
KILLINGLY --- The Last Green Valley Member Program will conduct a Snowshoe Hike from 10 a.m. to noon at Ross Pond State Park, Ross Road.   If there is not enough snow for snowshoes, we’ll hike anyway. There is an easy to moderate 2.5-mile loop through woodlands, streams and wetlands. Conditions will determine whether the hike includes additional trail. We’ll also look for and identify animal tracks along the way. Wear appropriate clothing for winter hiking conditions, bring your own snowshoes and bring water and snacks or a lunch. This snowshoe hike is for TLGV Members and their guests. For info and to RSVP: 860-774-3300. Inclement weather cancels.

Fri. Feb. 22
‘The Last Romance’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “The Last Romance” through March 3. www.thebradleyplayhouse.org.

Tues. Feb. 24
Wedding Expo
THOMPSON --- The WINY Wedding Expo will be presented from noon to 3 p.m. at the Raceway Golf Club and Restaurant. Free but you must register to attend by calling 860-928-1350.

Thur. March 21
Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- Dining for a Cause will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Crossing on Main Street to benefit PAWS Cat Shelter.

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