Putnam – The Town’s Memorial Day observance will take place on Monday May 27, 2013 with our parade step off at 10:00 am and will conclude with a memorial program at Rotary Park. In case of inclement weather, notification will be on WINY 1350 AM the morning of the parade.
 
The parade will feature a lineup of marchers which will include town officials, a National Guard Unit, local veterans groups, VFW and American Legion poppy queens, several civic and fraternal organizations and youth groups. Patriotic music will be provided by Relative …

Check back soon for details on the fun and festivities scheduled for May 3rd! 
 

Town Wide Cleanup
-Lend a hand and keep Putnam beautiful!
8:30 a.m. in Rotary Park
Participants will break off into groups and work together to remove trash and litter from various areas through out Putnam. All the necessary tools will be provided, including gloves   and trash bags.
Don’t forget to meet back up in Rotary Park around 11:oo a.m. for a FREE lunch as our way of saying “THANK YOU.”
For more information on the PBA’s Beautification Day, contact Committee Chair Anna Zubkova at (860) 928-3777

The YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is an annual event in towns across the country and on April 27th, HKD returns to Putnam Middle School!
From the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Northeast Opportunities for Wellness will once again take part in HKD by presenting a multi-sports clinic.
For more information and to register for the NOW clinic, follow this link:
http://nowinmotion.org/wordpress/event-items/healthy-kids-day/

Following last year’s HUGE success, The Courthouse O’Putnam 5K is returning to downtown Putnam! To register to run or volunteer at the event, follow this link:
http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/Events/Courthouse_O_Putnam_5K.htm

Whether Looking for a Diamond Ring, an Antique Dresser, a Rug,
Art for your Walls, or…..  Almost Anything with a little Age

Come to the Antiques Marketplace in Downtown Putnam!
open daily from 10 to 5   (860) 928-0442
109 Main Street & Route 44, Putnam, CT

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Downtown Putnam’s 2nd Annual FIRE & ICE Valentine’s Festival. Discover the Romance of Downtown Putnam! Professional Ice Carving demonstrations, Ice sculptures, Ice Carving competition by local artists, Luminaries, Lanterns, Music, Romantic Horse & Carriage Rides, Special sales, Fire & Ice Menu items at downtown restaurants, and so much more! Bring your loved one(s) to Putnam for a wonderfully romantic event! For more info go to www.discoverputnam.net

The Last Green Valley is calling on all communities and residents to show their support for our beautiful National Heritage Corridor by lighting up green during Green Lights, January 15 – March 17, 2013.  Town officials, local businesses and private residents are asked to change out at least one light bulb with a green-colored, energy-efficient bulb during the winter festivities.  Or, if you are so inclined, do a full out display! Call 860-774-3300 or email us with an address or picture to let us know about your Green Lights display if you want to be added to our Green …

 
Macbeth is Shakespeare’s shortest and bloodiest tragedy, and tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. His reign is racked with guilt and paranoia, and he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler as he is forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion. The bloodbath …

 
Celebrate Northeast Connecticut’s First Baby of 2013!
Day Kimball Hospital puts together a gift basket for the “First Born Baby” of the New Year.
Each year, we seek donations of items to be included in the basket by local businesses, organizations and individuals. Contributions in the past have included baby clothes, accessories, gift cards and U.S. Savings Bonds. Day Kimball Hospital hopes that you will consider donating to our First Born Baby Basket this year.
Please mail or drop off your donation to:
Day Kimball Hospital
Burdick Birthing Center
Attn: Rachel Katsoulis
320 Pomfret Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Thank you in …