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Branford Happenings May 9 - 13

Why not get out and learn something new?

Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought

Look around when you are out and about this week and smile as you take in the beauty of springtime. You will see blossoms on the trees and more and more flowers in bloom. As you look, keep this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson in mind, “Earth laughs in flowers," and enjoy! Here are five things to know about this week.

Monday, May 9

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; 7 – 9 p.m.; Free

Come to this meeting if you love plays and are interested in writing one. Contact Pat Souney at 203-453-5967 or e-mail pat.souney@snet.net for more information.

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Tuesday, May 10

RTM Meeting
; 8 p.m.

This is the day all budget heads have been waiting for! The Representative Town Meeting will discuss and vote on the. Get up to speed by checking out how the could be impacted.


; 7 p.m.; Free and open to all

Calling all movie buffs! This lecture will explore the dark, “film noir” movies of the 1940’s. for more information.

Wednesday, May 11


310 W. Shepard Avenue, Hamden; 6 p.m.

Join in the awards dinner celebration as The Exchange Club of Greater New Haven honors New Haven officers nominated for this year’s State Banquet. Tickets are $35 ahead of time, $40 at the door. For more information, call 203-659-4734 or e-mail jared@iwantatheater.com. Click here to purchase tickets.

Thursday, May 12


, 62 Cedar Street, 6 – 8 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to visit, take a tour and learn more about the school. For more information, visit www.smsbranford.org, call 203-488-8386 or e-mail saint.marys@snet.net.

Friday, May 13


John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts
501 Crescent St., New Haven; Tickets: $25 general; $15 students and children

Michael J. Fox will present his lecture about living with Parkinson’s Disease, “Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist.” For tickets or more information, click here.

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