Politics & Government
North Branford Happenings July 5 - 8
Hope you all had a great Fourth of July and are looking forward to having some fun for the rest of the week.
Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought
Enjoy jazz on the Branford Town Green, learn about baseball during the Civil War and be open to new things as you enjoy the first week of July. Remember, “The possible’s slow fuse is lit by the imagination.” Emily Dickinson. Here are a few highlights of the week ahead.
Wednesday, July 6
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Republican Town Committee Meeting
Town Council Chambers; 7 p.m.
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Attend this meeting to be informed about the town government.
Branford’s Shoreline School of Art & Music Art Show
Stop in at the library and check out books, cd’s, movies and the paintings on display by adult art students from the Branford Shoreline School of Art & Music.
Thursday, July 7
Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Mary’s Church, Branford
1 to 6 p.m. Please donate blood! Qualified donors must be 17 or older, in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds. For more information, call 1.800.RED.CROSS.
Jazz on the Branford Green ~ Faye Green
Free and open to all. Bring your chairs or blanket, pack a picnic or buy dinner from a local restaurant and enjoy jazz on the Branford Green. For more information, visit www.branfordjazz.com. See you there!
Baseball in the Civil War Era
New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven; 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Free. If jazz is not your thing but baseball is, why not head over the New Haven Museum to hear baseball historian Gary “Pops” O’Maxfield talk about baseball during the Civil War era? Go to www.newhavenmuseum.org for more information.
Saturday, July 9
Bring unwanted electronics to the North Branford for no cost from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10
Eagle Scout Food & Clothing Drive
The Eagle Scouts will host a from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday with collection points on both ends of town at and The Northford Store.
Sunday, July 10
NB Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The North Branford High School Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its first class at Woodwinds in Branford with 11 being inducted. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available ($40) and include a choice of stuffed filet of sole, chicken marsala or vegetarian lasagna. For tickets, call Chris Webster at 203-641-1409.
