National Poisoned Blackberries Day, American Legion Breakfast Sunday, Rainy Thursday

1. It’s Thursday day two of wet weather. The high temperature will be 74 degrees with a 70 percent chance of rain, according to The Weather Channel. Tonight the low temperature will be 55 degrees and a 50 percent chance of rain.

2. Today is National Poisoned Blackberries Day. A search of the web reveals various origins, one says this is the day the devil poisoned all of the blackberries in Scotland cursing usall to bad berries forever, and another, Cotolo Chronicles says “In the 1700s blackberries were the cause of more deaths than any other form of fruit from a vine or patch. Since then, tens, if not pairs of people take this day to hunt for blackberries that can kill someone instantly when consumed."

3. 7-Eleven® stores in the U.S. are marking  National Coffee Day, today,  with National CofFREE Day, its own caffeinated version of a celebration. 

Customers who visit participating stores between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. today will receive a free medium-size cup of hot coffee … or cappuccino … or latte, while supplies last.

4. The American Legion Post and Auxiliary of Windsor Locks is holding its next breakfast gathering from 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hall, Elm and Main streets. All Post and Auxiliary members, their families and friends are invited to attend.

The menu will consist of juice, French toast or pancakes, sausage, and coffee or tea.
The cost is $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for children under 12 years old. No tickets or reservations are necessary.

The Auxiliary, as part of its membership drive, is offering a free breakfast to anyone who joins or renews their membership.

5. In case you haven’t heard, Windsor Locks-East Windsor Patch is looking for bloggers. Here is some information on what we’re looking for, if you’re interested email larry.smith@patch.com.