Putnam - Southbridge Evening News

B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 3, 2010
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SATURDAY,
Sept. 4
ONECO
Smorgasboard Supper and Bake Sale at
Oneco United Methodist Church (Route 14A),
Oneco, Saturday, Sept. 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Served buffet style. Tickets on sale at the door
at 4 p.m. Adults, $9; children under 12, $3;
preschoolers eat free. Menu includes baked
ham, lasagna, meatballs, Harvard beets, potato
salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, gelatin
salads, rolls, beverages and pies for dessert.
SUNDAY,
Sept. 5
WEBSTER, Mass.
Labor Day Polish Picnic will be held from 12
to 6 p.m., rain or shine, at the PACC, 37 Harris
St., Webster, Mass. Polish and American food
will be available all day. Dennis Polisky and
the Maestro’s Men will provide entertainment
from 2 to 6 p.m. in the PACC Hall ($8
cover). The Pulaski Brass Band will perform
from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the grounds outside
(free).
TUESDAY,
Sept. 7
POMFRET
On Tuesday, Sept. 7, The Pomfret Seniors
Association will hold a Brown Bag
Luncheon at 12 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior
Center, Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret. All
Pomfret senior citizens are invited.
WEBSTER, Mass.
Coin Collectors Meeting will be held at 6:30
p.m. in the Webster Public Library on Lake
Street, Webster, Mass. The meeting is open to
the public and guests from Southern
Worcester County, Northeastern Connecticut
and the surrounding area. For more information,
call Tom at (508) 450-1282 or e-mail tomlisigeronimo@cox.net.
NORTH GROSVENORDALE
Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet
at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the
Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside
Drive, North Grosvenordale. “What’s So
Funny” by Donald Westlake will be discussed.
For more information, call the library at (860)
923-9779 or e-mail kkeefe@thompsonpubliclibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY,
Sept. 8
BROOKLYN
Blood Drive — Wednesday, Sept. 8, Moriah
Lodge #15, 220 Providence Road, Brooklyn,
from 4 to 7 p.m.
PUTNAM
The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild
will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday,
Sept. 8, at 6:30 p.m., in the Putnam Public
Library Community Room. Our guest will be
Tolland watercolorist Janet Zeh, who will
demonstrate her skill with watercolor. All are
welcome to attend.
THURSDAY,
Sept. 9
POMFRET
Edible Landscaping Presentation will
begin at 7 p.m. at Pomfret Public Library. The
Larsons of Sprucedale Gardens will talk
about making fruit-bearing trees, shrubs and
vines an integral part of a home’s landscape.
This is a Quiet Corner Reads event. (www.quietcornerreads.org).
DANIELSON
‘Divide And Conquer’ Exhibit Artists
Reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Quinebaug Valley Community College. The
public is invited to attend. The Spirol Gallery
is exhibiting an extensive body of work from
several cutting-edge contemporary New York
artists. The show will run from Aug. 23 to Oct.
6. Work in this show provides a rare view into
the breadth and depth of the exciting new
media and messages coming from the heart of
the global art world. Curated by New York
artist Robert Szantyr, the show provides an
insider’s view into the hottest new work as
seen in the best galleries from around the
world. The gallery is located at 742 Upper
Maple St. in Danielson and is open Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more
information, please call Spirol Gallery at (860)
412-7265 or Quinebaug Valley Community
College at (860) 412-7200.
FRIDAY,
Sept. 10
POMFRET
“What’s All The Buzz?” by Jerry Horkey,
Master Wildlife Conservationist and
Beekeeper — Friday, Sept. 10, at Windham
County Christian Women’s Connection, The
Harvest, Route 44, Pomfret. Guest Soloist
Wendy Ambrefe of Danielson and Marilyn
Moores, Coventry, R.I., former teacher who
tells about life in the most unexpected places.
Reservations required by Friday, Sept. 3.
Brunch is $12 and free child care. Call 860-774-
5092, 860-412-0014 or e-mail at wccwc81@hotmail.com.
All women welcome to our “girls”
morning out!
SATURDAY,
Sept. 11
DAYVILLE
Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal rescue
organization, will be collecting redeemable
bottles and cans to help homeless and needy
animals in our communities from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Wibberley Tire, Junction of Routes 12
and 101 in Dayville. Dry cat food is urgently
needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash donations
always welcome. For more information,
call Pet Pals at 860-546-1280. Please do not call
Wibberley’s!
NORTH GROSVENORDALE
Emanuel Lutheran Church, 83 Main St.,
North Grosvenordale, presents an Italian
Dinner, including pasta, meatballs and
sausage, with onions, peppers, and mushrooms,
tossed salad, and dessert, Saturday,
Sept. 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9
for adults, $4.50 for children. Tickets available
at the door.
BROOKLYN
Friends of the Brooklyn Library Annual
Plant and Bake Sale, featuring beautiful
mums in several colors and delicious baked
goods. Held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the
grounds of the The Federated Church in
Brooklyn near the junction of Routes 6 and
169.
BROOKLYN
Antiques And Collectibles Appraisal will
be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Federated
Church Chapel, Route 6, Brooklyn. Items will
be appraised for a fee of $5 each.
Refreshments will be available. Proceeds of
the event will benefit the Sarah Williams
Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution. For additional information,
call Doris at (860) 774-0667.
THOMPSON
Can/Bottle Drive, Bake Sale And Raffle
will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Thompson Town Hall, Riverside Drive, North
Grosvenordale. All proceeds will benefit the
TMHS Class of 2011 Project Graduation.
SUNDAY,
Sept. 12
NORTH GROSVENORDALE
There will be an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
from 8 to 11 a.m. at the American Legion
Family Post 67, Route 20, North
Grosvenordale Sunday, Sept. 12. The cost is $7
per person and $4 for children 7 and under. All
proceeds will benefit Legion programs.
CHARLTON, Mass.
2010 Annual Model Railroad Show, presented
by the Providence & Worcester Railfan
Club and Museum Inc., will be held from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Overlook Hotel and
Reception Room, 88 Masonic Home Road
(Route 31), Charlton, Mass. Admission is $4
per adult and free for children 12 and under
free. Food and beverages provided by
Overlook Catering.
PUTNAM
Reflection On United Nations’
International Peace Day, hosted by the
Greater Putnam Interfaith Council, will be
held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park in
Putnam. The event will feature a procession
of friends carrying the Greater Putnam Peace
Pole from the Methodist Church of Putnam to
Rotary Park, as well as prayers, meditation
and music at the park. Children will be invited
to create peace-based art projects to donate
to the community and information booths
will be available. As a united act of peace,
everyone is invited to bring canned or boxed
goods to donate to Daily Bread.
DUDLEY, Mass.
Worcester Model Railroaders Inc. Open
House will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 137
Schofield Ave. (Route 12), Dudley, Mass.
(Stevens Linen building). The club’s 40-by-50-
foot HO scale operating layout depicts the
Boston & Albany line from Boston to
Springfield with a branch line into Rhode
Island and Connecticut. Visitors will be able
to observe club members operating steam and
diesel trains, as well as operate a train themselves.
Attendees will have an opportunity to
participate in a free drawing for a high-quality
train set. Admission/donation is $2 per person
and free for children under 12.
WOODSTOCK
A Fundraising Picnic sponsored by the
Woodstock Democratic Town Committee will
be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Camp Nahaco
at Crystal Pond. The menu includes brats, hot
dogs, corn, beans, salads, etc. Tickets are $10
for adults, $5 under 12 and $25 for a family. For
tickets or more info, please call 860-963-2483.
MONDAY,
Sept. 13
WOODSTOCK VALLEY
On Monday Sept. 13 — monthly meeting of
the Lake Bunggee Tax District Board of
Directors. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Church of
the Good Shepherd, Bradford Corners.
Agenda will include Officer & Committee
Reports and planning for the October 2010
Biannual Meeting.
EAST KILLINGLY
The East Killingly Fire Department Board of
Directors will hold their Monthly Meeting
on Monday, Sept. 13. The meeting will be held
at the East Killingly Fire Station on Route 101
in East Killingly at 7 p.m. If you are interested
in serving on the Board of Directors please
attend the meeting or for more information
call Cheryl at 860-774-6944.
TUESDAY,
Sept. 14
Book Discussion Group will meet at 2:30
p.m. in the meeting room at the Thompson
Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive, North
Grosvenordale. “The Big House” by George
Howe Colt will be discussed. For more information,
call the library at (860) 923-9779 or e-
mail kkeefe@thompsonpubliclibrary.org.
SATURDAY,
Sept. 18
POMFRET
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast —
Saturday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 11 a.m., $7 at the
Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet
Road, Pomfret. Sponsored by the Wolf Den
Grange to support the Pomfret Food Pantry.
You get all you can eat pancakes, four
sausages, scrambled eggs, toast,
coffee/tea/OJ.
NORTH GROSVENORDALE
Friends of the Thompson Public Library
Book and Tag Sale, Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m., Library/Community Center, Route
12, North Grosvenordale. No donations after
Friday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m.
THOMPSON
On Saturday, Sept. 18, The Ladies Auxiliary to
Thompson Memorial Post 10088 VFW in
Thompson will hold their Annual Auction at
6 p.m. at the VFW Post Home on Route 131 in
Quinebaug. The auction will also feature a
bake sale and food and beverages beginning
at 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Community
Service projects.
PUTNAM
Swedish Meatball Supper will be held from
5 to 7 p.m. at the Putnam Congregational
Church. The menu includes homemade traditional
Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes,
Harvard beets, string beans, gravy, desserts
and beverages. Tickets are $9 for adults and
free for kids 12 and under. Take-out available.
For more information, call (860) 928-4405.
WEBSTER, Mass.
Third Annual East Meets West
Traditional & Holistic Health Fair, hosted
by Life-Skills Inc. and Page Chiropractic
Health Center, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. in the Bartlett High School gymnasium
in Webster, Mass. Healthy living providers
and vendors are wanted. Business spaces are
$100 and nonprofits are $50. Spaces are limited.
To reserve a space or to sponsor this event,
contact Cindy Lebeaux at (508) 943-0700, ext.
2112, or clebeaux@life-skillsinc.org, or find
the registration forms at www.lifeskillsinc.org/events.
All proceeds will benefit
developmentally disabled persons supported
by Life-Skills Inc.
BROOKLYN
Appraisal Session with Norman “Joe”
Allard will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the La
Salette Religious Education Building. Fee is
$5 for one item and $10 for three items. Small
collectibles only. Attendees must be able to
hand carry items into the building. This event
is hosted by the La Salette Social Events
Ministry. Coffee and pastry will be served.
DANIELSON
2010 Soccer Shoot-Out, sponsored by
Danielson Elks Lodge No. 1706, will be held
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prince Hill Park, 9
Prince Hill, Brooklyn. The event is free for
boys and girls ages 4 to 13.
STERLING
On Saturday, Sept. 18, there will be a Pulled
Pork Meal from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ekonk
Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Road,
Sterling. The cost is $12 per person. For more
information, call 860-564-2131.
DANIELSON
The Camp Quinebaug Classic “Miles for
Smiles” will be held, rain or shine, at Camp
Quinebaug in Danielson Saturday, Sept. 18.
Sign-in begins at 7 a.m. Choices include 100,
62, 50, 24 and 8-mile tours through N.E.
Connecticut. Century riders must be on the
road by 8:30 a.m. and in by 4:30 p.m.
PUTNAM
SUNDAY,
Sept. 19
Rogers Corporation is pleased to announce
the 2010 Rogers Golf Classic to be held on
Sept. 19 at the Connecticut National Golf Club
in Putnam. As part of Rogers’ continued
involvement in local community events and
charities, all proceeds will benefit the Special
Olympics of Quinebaug Valley Connecticut.
The shot gun start will begin at 1:30 p.m. and
teams of four, which will include at least one
Rogers player, will embark on an afternoon of
challenging golf followed by dinner, raffle
drawings and an awards ceremony. Many
Special Olympics athletes and Rogers employees
will also be on hand to support the day’s
activities.
Rogers is currently accepting team registrations,
tournament sponsorships and donations.
Please contact Angela Walters at 860-
928-8914 or via
angela.walters@rogerscorp.com for additional
event or sponsorship information.
NORTH GROSVENORDALE
The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 in
North Grosvenordale will hold its monthly
Made-To-Order Breakfast at the Knights
Hall. The menu consists of eggs, steak, pancakes,
French toast, bacon, sausage, corned
beef hash, ham, beans, home fries, and more.
The cost is $7 per person. When: 7 to 11 a.m.,
Sunday, Sept. 19. Where: Knights of
Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North
Grosvenordale. For more information, call
860-923-2967 or e-mail council2087@att.net.
WOODSTOCK
The 2nd Annual Brooklyn for Sensible
Growth Golf Tournament, Monday, Sept.
20, at Harrisville Golf Course, 125 Harrisville
Road, Woodstock. Shotgun Scramble starts at
10 a.m., $25 pre person pre-registered, $95
walk-in. Best ball format, teams or individuals,
all levels welcome, contests, prizes, team
photos, sponsorships still available! Support
BFSG in our continuing efforts to preserve
the economic stability and rural qualities of
Brooklyn and nearby communities.
For more information, contact info@brooklynforsensiblegrowth.org,
or call Don Taylor
at 860-779-6387.
WEDNESDAY,
Sept. 22
WOODSTOCK
Book Discussion Group at the West
Woodstock Library will be held at 7p.m. For
our first meeting, we will be reading “Snow
Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See. The
Boston Globe calls this book “Powerfully
alive, unfolding like a waking dream, haunting,
magical, and impossible to forget.”
Centering around the lives of women in 19th
century China, there should be lots to talk
about! Call the library at 860-974-0376 for more
information.
PUTNAM
Senior Square Dance, sponsored by Day
Kimball HomeMakers, will be held from 7 to
10 p.m. at the Elks Club on Edmond Street in
Putnam. The dance is free of charge and no
RSVP is needed. For more information, call
Laura Engberg at Day Kimball Healthcare at
(860)963-6384 or e-mail lengberg@daykimball.org.
SATURDAY,
Sept. 25
BROOKLYN
Come To Tea With Dolly & Me — The Sarah
Williams Danielson Chapter DAR is presenting
a doll tea on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 4
p.m. Children ages 4 to 12 and their favorite
dolls are invited to the chapter house at 36
Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, for a parade of
dolls, prizes, baskets of chances to include an
American Girl doll, and refreshments. Doll
clothes will be available for purchase. Prepaid
reservations of $10 per person are
required. Seating is limited. For reservations
or questions call Lucy at 860-774-9457 or
Madaline at 860-774-4548. Proceeds of the
event will benefit the chapter.
DAYVILLE
Tourtellotte Memorial High School Class
of 1985 25th Reunion will be held at The
Gold Eagle at 8 Tracy Road in Dayville. The
event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres.
A buffet will be served and a DJ will play
all the hits from the ’80s. For more information,
call Dave Ware at (860) 377-4707 or Jackie
(Levesque) Benoit at (508) 272-3612 or e-mail
tmhs25@yahoo.com. Tickets are $40 per person.
MONDAY,
Sept. 27
PUTNAM
14th Annual Fr. “Mac” McWeeney Doublel
Golf Classic, sponsored by Our Lady of La
Salette Parish of Brooklyn/Hampton, will be
held today at the Connecticut National Golf
Club in Putnam. Cost per participant (men or
women) is $100 and includes 18 holes of golf
with cart, hog dog lunch, beverages, snacks
and a steak dinner. There will also be a $100
door prize, a hole-in- one prize and other cash
prizes and raffles. To register, please contact
Linda Parsons at (860) 774-1995 or Lisa at the
La Salette Rectory at (860) 774-6275.