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Think Blackstone as in library this weekend. First there are books, books, books as folks head for the town Green for the Blackstone Memorial Library’s annual book sale, one of the largest in memory we are told. State Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr., will be at the Blackstone this weekend to meet constituents and the Blackstone is also gearing up for an exciting putting contest.
This Weekend, Friday, Sept. 25, Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept.27
Annual Book Sale on the Green
The Friends of the Blackstone Library’s book sale takes place on the town Green this weekend. Check the library website for more information regarding hours of sale.
Saturday, Sept. 26
State Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. Holds Office Hours
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Join State Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. when he holds office hours in Branford. You can ask questions and share concerns about issues in state government. Auditorium, Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Run4Nepal
Branford’s Nepalese community is organizing a 5K run to raise funds to re-build a school destroyed when Nepal was high with a series of major earthquakes. The Society of Nepalese in America has been raising funds to rebuild their country. This race hopes to rebuild a specific school. Go to this website for additional information. Event gets underway at 8 a.m. at Hosley Avenue and Hemlock Road.
October Events
Saturday, Oct. 3
Fall Craft Fair & Apple Festival
The 10th annual fall craft fair gets underway in the St. Mary School Gym, 62 Cedar St., starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. The craft fair is sponsored by the St. Mary Ladies Guild. Admission: Free.
Birdie in the Biographies
And putt in the periodicals and if you’re lucky, Eagle in the Easy Readers. Get ready for this 19th Hole Party (that means food and drinks) on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40, in advance. This adults-only event features unlimited mini golf, food, drinks, craft beer tasting, prize drawings, and a chance to win the Masters Book Jacket. Go to the library’s reference desk or click to the library’s link earlier in Cool Events.
Sunday, Oct. 4
BCTV’s Bike Tour
Don’t miss “BCTV Tour de Branford,” an exciting bike tour of Branford’s beautiful shoreline. This is the first time for this special event. Choose between non-competitive 15- or 40-mile tours for riders of all ability levels. BCTV’s Tour de Branford 2015. Register now!
Tuesday, Oct 6
The History of Connecticut Beer
The Stony Creek Brewery hosts this event beginning at 6:30 p.m. Explore the history of CT beer as Will Siss discusses his book, “CT Beer: A History of Nutmeg State Brewing.” He will also lead a tasting of Stony Creek’s beer. Co-sponsored by Blackstone Library and the Stony Creek Brewery.
Saturday, Oct.10
Churches on the Green Tour
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The Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA) hosts a tour of the three historic churches on the Branford Green. The Tour, led by Branford architect Anthony Terry, gets underway at The Academy on the Green at 2 p.m.
The churches, The Trinity Episcopal, The First Congregational and The First Baptist are deeply rooted in the town’s history. Each has its own unique story to tell. The Alliance’s interest in the churches is not as much historical as it is architectural, since each church building represents a very different style of classic church form. Reverends Bill Keane, John David Heeckt and Sharon K. Gracen will be present in their respective churches to offer additional insight into the unique qualities of each structure, from ancient paneling to Tiffany windows. For reservations e‑mail Richard Blacher at [email protected]
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