Brookfield Democrats Sponsor Free Family Movie Nights

Brookfield Democrats are once again sponsoring free family movie nights on the grounds of Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks for seating on the lawn, in front of the Bandstand. All shows start at dusk.

Friday, Aug. 7: Paddington

Beloved bear Paddington gets the big-screen treatment in this family film adapted from Michael Bond’s enduring children’s book series. As the story opens, Peruvian bear Paddington makes his way to the big city, where he quickly gets lost until being taken in by the benevolent Brown family. Meanwhile, as the curious cub settles into his new life of domestic bliss, a scheming museum taxidermist embarks on a personal mission to get him stuffed and mounted. Rated PG; 95 minutes; 2014

Friday, Aug. 21: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Judith Viorst’s acclaimed children’s book is brought to the big screen. The tale recounts a day in the life of a grumpy young boy who has everything go wrong, all in one day. Rated PG; 81 minutes; 2014.

For more information call Brookfield Parks & Recreation at 775-7310. Visit their website at www.brookfieldct.gov/rec or Facebook page on the day of show in case of inclement weather.