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Submissions for the Education Calendar must be received by The Bulletin at least three days before an event to ensure they are included in the daily listing. To submit information or photos for the Education Calendar, e-mail schools@norwichbulletin.com.Bozrah
Fields Memorial School, 8 Bozrah St. Ext., (860) 887-2561:The next preschool screening is Friday for Bozrah residents ages 3 and 4. If you have a child in this age range, call (860) 887-2561 to schedule an appointment for your child. Screening appointments will be scheduled beginning at 9 a.m.Colchester
William J. Johnston Middle School, 360 Norwich Ave., 537-2313: The annual Literacy Luau and Art Show will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Student artwork will be on display. Literacy activities include local/student author sharing of excerpts of their work, bake sale, book fair, games, crafts, a free book swap and more.Lebanon
Lebanon Elementary School
The second annual fun run to benefit Bailey’s Garden will kick off at 1:30 p.m. May 3. Baileys Garden is an ADA compliant playground being built in memory of the Shifrins’ daughter Bailey who died in 2004. Bailey was born with Edwards Syndrome and was not expected to survive birth. For information, call (860) 642-4452, or visit www.baileysgarden.org.Montville
St. Bernard School, 1593 Norwich New London Turnpike, Uncasville, (860) 848-1271, www.saint-bernard.com:Cocktails and Connections, a casual social event to meet, mingle and make friends will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lake of Isles Golf Course at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

To RSVP, call the Advancement Office at (860) 848-1271, Ext. 139, or e-mail advancement2@saint-bernard.com.The 37th annual art exhibit and awards kicks off with a viewing and reception from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, followed by an award ceremony for newly inducted National Art Honor Society students from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.An art information session will be held at 7 p.m.

Tuesday in the Bishop D. P. Reilly Fine Arts Center, for parents, students and friends to learn more about the Visual Arts Department.The draw-a-thon will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16. The winner of the best pencil drawing will receive a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition. Other scholarship prizes include $100, $150 and $500. Norwich

Sacred Heart School, 15 Hunters Ave., Taftville, (860) 887-1757, www.sacredhearttaftville.org:Kindergarten screening will take place May 4 and May 5. To schedule an appointment, call (860) 887-1757.A band concert will be held at 7 p.m. May 12.The musical “Ever After” will be performed at 7 p.m. May 29. A school social will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 30.Three Rivers Community College, 574 New London Turnpike, (860) 886-0177:The sixth annual Empty Bowls Project will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday in the cafeteria. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul Place’s soup kitchen and food pantry.

Cost is $5. Children younger than 3 eat for free. For information, call (860) 823-4256. Plainfield
Plainfield High School, 105 Putnam Road, (860) 564-6422:Plainfield High School Drama presents the musical “Grease” at 7 p.m. May 14 and 15 and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 16 in the Plainfield High School auditorium. General admission is $8 and $5 for students and seniors. For ticket information and ordering, call (860) 564-6422, Ext. 3103.Pomfret

Pomfret School, 398 Pomfret St., (860) 963-6100:The Empty Bowls dinner will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Pomfret School dining hall and common room. Guests may select a handmade bowl, created by either Pomfret School students and faculty under the direction of ceramics teacher Kathi Yokum or donated from Sawmill Pottery in Putnam, and will eat a simple meal of soup and bread.

Tickets are $12 and proceeds will be donated to Friends of Assisi Food Pantry in Danielson and the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Putnam.The Fantasticks will be held at 7 p.m. May 8 and at 4 p.m. May 10 in the Hard auditorium. The chamber musical is the longest running musical in history. Free and open to the public. Preston

Preston Veterans Memorial School, 325 Route 165, (860) 887-3113:Kindergarten registration for the 2009-10 school year will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. To be eligible, a child must be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2010. For information, call (860) 887-3113.Putnam

Putnam High School, 152 Woodstock Ave., (860) 963-6905:The class of 2009 Project Graduation Committee will host a spaghetti dinner and car raffle today at the Putnam Elks Hall. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Takeout is available. Dinner tickets is $8 for adults, or $5 for senior citizens/children younger than 12. The raffle for a 2009 Ford Focus, 42-inch Panasonic plasma TV or $100 gas card will be held at 8 p.m. Car raffle tickets are $20 each. Tickets are available at the high school main office, or by calling Sue Gilman at (860) 455-6162.A bottle/can drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 in the Rotary Club parking lot. Salem

Salem Elementary School, 200 Hartford Road, (860) 859-0267:The preschool lottery for the 2009-10 school year will be held May 29. Students must be 3 years old by Sept. 1 and cannot reach age 5 on or before Jan. 10, 2010. The preschool program is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Tuition and transportation for regular education students will be the responsibility of the parent. For information, call (860) 859-3988 by May 22. Kindergarten orientation will be held at 6 p.m. April 30 in the Salem Elementary School Library. Sprague

Academy of the Holy Family, 54 W. Main St., Baltic, (860) 822-9272:The Academy of the Holy Family will present a spring concert and art show at 7 p.m. today at St. Michael Center. The program will feature art from the art department, and music by the Academy Glee Club and the Alumnae Chorus. Admission is $3.WoodstockWoodstock Academy, 57 Academy Road, (860) 928-6575:The Freshman FOCUS Scholar dinner honoring freshmen students who maintained honor roll status for three consecutive marking periods will be held at 5 p.m. May 3 in the Academy Dining Commons. Scholarships

The Pomfret Recreation Department is offering an annual scholarship based on community service with the town. The $500 scholarship will be awarded in June. Residents of Pomfret who are high school seniors or college undergraduates may apply. The application is available at www.pomfret.org. Deadline is May 8. The American Legion Post 67 in North Grosvenordale is accepting applications for the Carl Eccleston Memorial, Oscar Swanson Memorial, Sal Navarro Memorial and the Durante Cabral Military scholarships. Applications may be picked up at the high school guidance office and submitted no later than May 29. Completed applications for a Killingly Board of Education scholarship must be received by May 8.

The scholarship for the 2009-10 school year is available for seniors and graduates of Killingly High School. Winners will be chosen based on need and potential for success. Applications are available at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at 369 Main St., Danielson. The Laura Pike Rowe Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Killingly High School or the H.H. Ellis Vocational Technical School who plans to major in agronomy with an emphasis on floriculture, horticulture or forestry. Applications can be picked up at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at 369 Main St., Danielson.The Connecticut Sun Foundation is offering applications for the Third Annual Bright Horizons Scholarship.

The $10,000 scholarship, which will be distributed in $2,500 increments annually, will be awarded to one graduating Connecticut high school senior who will attend an accredited four-year college or university in the state of Connecticut. Applicants must meet a variety of criteria, including a demonstrated financial need and a minimum 1300 score on the SAT or 28 on the ACT. Applications can be downloaded from the Sun Web site at www.connecticutsun.com.