By Carol Davidge
POMFRET — The nonpartisan Quiet Corner Shouts! organization wants to alert residents that important deadlines are fast approaching in order to vote in the 2018 mid-term elections on Nov. 6.
“Oct. 30 is a vital deadline for those who have not registered to vote but who want to vote in this year’s elections on Nov. 6,” said Andrea Tremaglio Coyle of Woodstock, who is leading the Quiet Corner Shouts voter mobilization efforts.
From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11Quiet Corner Shouts! will hold a voter registration workshop led by Lourdes Montalvo who is director of Constituent Services in the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s Office. Location: Pomfret Senior Center, Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret Center.
If you are a Connecticut resident and not yet registered to vote, you can come and register to be able vote in the Nov. 6 elections or come learn about voter registration. All welcome. Info: 860-377-1456.
Quiet Corner Shouts! is a nonpartisan grass-roots organization in northeastern Connecticut providing opportunities for individuals to engage with their communities and unify efforts to support social causes. For information, find Quiet Corner Shouts Info on Facebook.
According to Gabe Rosenberg, communications director, Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State, Connecticut has Election Day Registration.
“This means eligible voters can register on Election Day in the designated registration location in each town. NOTE: The deadline to register to vote PRIOR TO Election Day is Oct. 30 (postmarked by Oct. 30 for a mail-in registration; by close of business on Oct. 30 at the DMV; by close of business on Oct. 30 in person at each town’s registrars of voters’ office; or by 11:59p.m. on Oct. 30 on the Online Voter Registration System (myvote.ct.gov/register).
“If a potential voter becomes eligible to vote after Oct. 30 (turns 18, moves to town, becomes a citizen, etc.), that voter can register in person at their local registrar of voters’ office through 5 p.m. on Nov. 5. “But most importantly, Election Day Registration allows all eligible voters to register and vote on Election Day, even if they have not registered before then,” said Rosenberg.

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PUTNAM —  Putnam High School’s Homecoming Weekend will be Oct. 19 and 20.
All alumni and friends of PHS are invited to come and support the events that will be held throughout the weekend. Oct. 19 JV and varsity volleyball games against Plainfield will be held at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Putnam High School Gymnasium.   The football team will be playing Vinal/Whitney/Goodwin Tech at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at the St. Marie/Greenhalgh field.  The homecoming court will be presented prior to the game.
The PHS girls’ soccer team will play Tourtellotte Memorial High School at 10 a.m. Oct. 20 followed by the boys’ soccer team versus Tourtellotte 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. Tours of the recently renovated high school will be given from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 for anyone interested.  Please meet near the gymnasium entrance. 
Refreshments will be provided after all matches to teams and alumni.  Additionally, all alumni present that are participating in the game will receive a T-shirt.  The PHSAAA, the PHS Class of 1968, and the PHS administration supported and donated to the event.
For more info or if you are interested in playing in the alumni soccer game, contact:  John Peters at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;  or  Amy Beth St. Martin at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Wed. Oct. 10
Senior Info Fair
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Commission on Aging will hold a Senior Information Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Mary Church Hall on Providence Street. Flu shots will be available, bring your insurance card.

Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library will present Art @ the Library, “Things, Stuff and The What Not” photography by Virginia Chase through Oct. 29.

Photo Exhibit
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature’s Inspiration,” a photography exhibit by Aaron Bourque and Deborah Eccleston, through the end of October at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. 860-928-4948.

Thur. Oct. 11
Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Bring binoculars and wear drab-colored clothing. $5 for CAS members; $10 for nonmembers.  860-928-4948.

Fri. Oct. 12
'Unexpected Guest'
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present a drama, "The Unexpected Guest" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and 21 at the playhouse on Front Street. 860-928-7887.

Sat. Oct. 13
Woodland Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a Wildlife and Woodland Resilience Walk at Rocky Hill Refuge from 10 a.m. to noon at Rocky Hill Rd. Preregister by Oct. 12: 978-952-6856 ext. 121. MassConn Woods partnership & the Wyndham Land Trust. 1.5-mile level hike. Wear comfortable shoes and dress to avoid ticks.

Arts and Crafts
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage holds its 36th annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14.  Includes tours of the 1846 Gothic Revival house, live music, and food concessions. $5 for adults; Historic New England members and children under 12 admitted free. Rain or shine. 860-928-4074.

Bull Hill Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a Walktober Bull Hill Preserve Hike from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bull Hill Rd., (off Senexet Rd. Drive to end of road to WLT gate. Parking by gate).  N dogs. Easy couple miles.

Old Home Day
CANTERBURY --- The Canterbury Old Home Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Canterbury Green. Free admission, rain or shine.  www.canterburyhistorical.org.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Walktober: Bafflin Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.

Scarecrow Fest
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Grange is sponsoring its 2nd Scarecrow Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Main Street in Chepachet. There will also be music and food. Scarecrows are being made by individuals, churches, businesses, groups and organizations. Scarecrows will be set up and judged in the Pavilion with judging taking place between 11 a.m. and noon. Applications and info:  Glocester Scarecrow Festival. com.  Applications must be completed by Oct. 5.

Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Screech Owl Night Hike” at 7 p.m. starting from the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Bring camera. Rescheduled if inclement weather. $5 for CAS members; $25 for nonmembers. 860-928-4948.

Mountain Bike Ride
HAMPTON --- The Quiet Corner Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association is holding free  guided mountain bike rides starting at 9 a.m. at Goodwin State Forest as part of The Last Green Valley’s Walktober series. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. Off-road bike and helmet are required.  Rain date Oct. 14. www.facebook.com/QuietCornerNEMBA/ or

Coat Drive
DANIELSON/BROOKLYN --- The Knights of Columbus in Danielson and Brooklyn will be collecting clean, used winter coats for men, women and children and clean, used blankets and baby clothes in good condition from 1 to 4 p.m. at the parking lot at St. James Church, on Franklin Street in Danielson or the parking lot at Our Lady of La Salette Church, Rt. 6 in Brooklyn. 860-928-7241.

Roomful of Blues
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy and Putnam Bank will present Roomful of Blues at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodstock Academy Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6:30. For info, tickets, go to: WACenterforthearts.org.

Food Drive
PUTNAM --- The Emanuel Lutheran Church of N. Grosvenordale will hold a Thanksgiving Food Drive for TEEG from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WINY Radio. A challenge: If 500 items are collected, a $500 matching grant would be made to TEEG.

Sun. Oct. 14
Blessing
WOODSTOCK --- The Blessing of the Animals will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at PAWS Cat Shelter on Rt. 171. No cost. Donations of pet food appreciated.

Mon. Oct. 15
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.

Tues. Oct. 16
Program
WOODSTOCK --- The Three C’s will present “Doktor Kaboom and the Wheel of Science” at 10 a.m. and noon at the Center for the Arts at Woodstock Academy on Rt. 169. Performances are for groups of 10 or more. $4 per person. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fri. Oct. 19
Teen Weekend
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Road will hold a Teen Weekend from 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 to 9 a.m. Oct. 21. For teens 13 – 17.  Bring your own pumpkin to carve. $50. Preregister by Oct. 9: 860-974-3379.

Sat Oct. 20
Pumpkin Fest
PUTNAM --- The Great Pumpkin Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. around downtown Putnam.

Tackle Trail
DANIELSON --- QVCC will hold the annual Tackle the Trail fund-raiser  20-mile trail race. It’s open to individuals or up-to-five person relay teams. Race begins in Pomfret, ends in Willimantic. Runners enjoy a post-race party sponsored by Michelob Ultra. Register:  www.qvcc.edu/tacklethetrail.  No race day registrations. Benefits local students at QVCC.

Preserve Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust will hold a Walktober Rapoport/Spalding Preserve Walk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Calkins Rd, Please park respectfully at the end of Calkins Rd. - off Joy Road - by #129 Calkins Rd. easy 2-mile walk. Bad weather will cancel. Leashed dogs welcome.

Nature Program
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society of Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 9 a.m. to noon at the Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers.  Call 860-928-4948 to register and for a list of materials to bring.

Harvest Fair
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam will present its Harvest Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON --- Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal welfare organization, is holding a low cost rabies clinic from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12.   $12 cash per animal. All animals on leash or in a secured carrier.  If available, bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. 860-317-1720.


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