caption, page 11:
Donation
Left to right: Emily Petrik, Dayville branch manager; Gene Michael Deary, SVP of Retail Lending & Vice President of NOW, and Sarah Wolfburg, executive director of NOW.
DAYVILLE — July 2 Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) met with members of the Savings Institute Bank & Trust management team to celebrate grant funds recently awarded to NOW. The funds, totaling $2,000, will support NOW scholarships for children participating in local programs in 2018.
This spring, NOW applied for funds from the SI Financial Group Foundation, Inc. The foundation was established in 2005 by SI Financial Group, Inc., the parent company of the Savings Institute Bank & Trust Co. in Willimantic. The causes supported by the SI Financial Group Foundation are selected based on several criteria, including their ability to enhance the quality of life for the constituencies they serve.
Throughout the year, NOW partners with local youth serving organizations focused on sports and other healthy activities. These partnerships include scholarship support, with NOW offering scholarships to qualifying youth of the community with up to 95 percent of the cost being subsidized by the non-profit. In 2017 alone, NOW provided over $21,000 in scholarship support to 272 children. In addition to scholarships, NOW promotes fitness & nutrition education to all children participating in partner organization activities throughout each season of sports.
NOW Executive Director, Sarah Wolfburg, said: “NOW is very grateful to the SI Financial Group Foundation and the Savings Institute Bank & Trust for this grant. We believe that participating in sports and other healthy activities gives children a chance to learn about teamwork, discipline, and so many other important qualities. The $2,000 in funds will ensure that children in the region get the opportunity to play and learn.”
The Shady Creek band entertains during the French Canadian version of First Fridays July 6.
Jo-Ann Pierpont of That Dollar's Gone
Scholarship winners
WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union recently presented 45 college scholarships totaling $90,000.
Local winners include: Lynzee Ritchie, Killingly High School; Stephen Wetherell, Killingly High School; Nicolas Cummings, H.H. Ellis Technical High School; Morgan Foucault, Putnam High School; Samantha Sheldon, The Woodstock Academy; Eden Law, The Woodstock Academy; Colin LeSage, Pomfret School.
PUTNAM — As part of this season’s free events, the Town of Putnam is welcoming “Country Lovin’” al Fresco concert at 7 p.m. July 21 at Rotary Park Bandstand.
The rain date will be July 22. River Fire is from 8:30to 10 p.m.
“Country Lovin’” al Fresco 2018 is sponsored by Wheelabrator Putnam, Inc. and Putnam Bank. This will mark the 12th year of sponsorship for the town’s summer al Fresco events.
Our “Country Lovin’” performers Jilly Martin and Ryan Kelly are accomplished singers and musicians from New England. They have been active in the music world since 2014 to present day. The duo has become the next must-see act ranging from New England to Nashville. They have opened for many well-known performers such as Brad Paisley, Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and The Band Perry.
Jilly Martin and Ryan Kelly will be performing notable country, modern, and traditional songs that people of all ages will be able to recognize and enjoy. They will sing some original songs that are a cross between traditional and new country. The sweet-sounding duo will win any audience over with their charm and talent. Music for River Fire will be produced by WINY 1350 am and the fueling of the fire’s will be powered by the Town of Putnam Public Works department.
“Country Lovin’” al Fresco will be accompanied by the Putnam Festival Orchestra from northeastern Connecticut. The orchestra will have 35 accomplished musicians and will be conducted by a northeastern Connecticut native, Scott Chaurette. This will make the sound of Jilly Martin and Ryan Kelly come alive and make for a really exciting performance!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Rotary Park on Kennedy Drive in Putnam for a night of “Country Lovin’” enjoyment!