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Cool Events This Weekend and Beyond

Welcome to Columbus Day Weekend, 2015. The weather is expected to be cool and sunny for the Columbus Day Parade of Greater New Haven. This year the parade takes place in East Haven. Or head to New Haven for a great Open Studio event featuring scores of artists. And there is much to do in Branford, too.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Walk Like MADD

Branford’s annual Walk Like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) draws walkers from the shoreline. Their mission is to end drunk driving. You can participate by registering online or register in person at 8:30 a.m. at Town Hall. The walk takes off from Town Hall at 10 a.m.

ARTSPACE at the Armory

ARTSPACE presents its annual open studios event this month. This weekend visit the Alternative Space at The Goffe Street Armory. The Alternative Space weekend offers artists a unique backdrop to showcase their talents. The exhibition will take place at the Armory (290 Goffe St. in New Haven). The 200,000 square feet of space is full of rich New Haven history. Open between noon and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free; however, consider making a $5.00 donation. 

Churches on the Green Tour

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].

Writing Workshop: Healing Through Poetry and Prose (Lucy Hammer Room)

Blackstone Library, 10 to 11:30 a.m., led by Amy Barry. Workshop runs Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31.

Amy J. Barry, a professional writer, certified expressive arts facilitator, and Hospice-trained bereavement counselor, will lead this workshop series to encourage right-brain creativity. Using expressive arts techniques, such as visual and word prompts, she will engage participants in writing poetry and short prose followed by group discussion about what we read and write, in order to facilitate healing through any kind of loss or transition. Writing experience is not required; workshop is free. More information about Amy can be found at www.aimwrite-ct.net. Bring a pen or pencil and writing notebook or journal. Space is limited. Register through the library’s website.

Sunday, Oct. 11

2015 Columbus Day Parade

The annual event, under the direction of the New Haven Columbus Day Committee, steps off at 1 p.m. East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr. and Paul Criscuolo, president of the Columbus Day Committee of Greater New Haven have announced that the Grand Marshals for this year’s parade are East Haven resident Pio Sgrignari and David McDermott of McDermott Auto Group. Mayor Maturo is the honorary chairman of this year’s parade. In addition to Maturo, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Congresswoman Rosa Delauro, State Sen. Len Fasano and first selectmen and mayors from Branford, West Haven, North Haven, Hamden and New Haven are expected to attend the parade. The parade rotates each year through the towns of Branford, East Haven, New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, and North Haven.

Thursday, Oct. 15

Legacy Theater’s Fall Fundraiser, Dinner and Performance

Songs for a New World is a collection of music from Jason Robert Brown that features four dynamic singers, who take on some of the most challenging and exciting musical compositions of our day. This full-length concert introduces the audience to a contemporary song cycle that weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery. The first musical from TONY Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges Of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices we make.
Click here for reservations.

Saturday, Oct. 17

Compassionate Food Drive & Spay/Neuter Fundraiser to Save Feral Cats

On Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Branford Compassion Club will hold a fall food drive & fundraiser to coincide with National Feral Cat Day to promote compassion for feral cats coast to coast. Many feline rescue groups across the country will be holding special events and fundraisers in observance of the day. Branford Compassion Club is in dire need of cat food for the fall and winter seasons, and monetary donations to fund spay/neuter programs to reduce the feral population. Your much appreciated monetary donations and/or donations of unopened canned (pate) and dry cat food (dye free) can be dropped off at the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center located at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Branford Land Trust Fall Flora Walk with Lauren Brown

Come and walk the beautiful Vedder Property with Lauren Brown, a long-time Branford Land Trust member and botanist who really knows local plants and flowers. As a bonus, the view of the Thimbles from the summit is spectacular! Walk begins at 2 p.m. Meet on Pleasant Point Road, just south of the Amtrak line. The Fall Flora Walk is presented by the Branford Land Trust’s Nature Explorer Program, which coordinates a number of events for adults and families throughout the year. 

Saturday, Oct. 24

Cosgrove Animal Shelter’s Fur Festival

Homeless animals at the town’s shelter always need your support. A fundraiser will be held at the Branford Elks Club on their behalf. Event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20.00. Tickets are on sale at both the animal shelter and Fuzion Medical Boutique in the Town Center.


MakerLab: Design & Create 3D Printed Files

Learn how to design and create your own 3D files for printing. Join instructor Jim Davis for an introduction to 3D file creation. Jim will walk you through the free 3D modeling software 123Design, from the makers of AutoCAD. Once you learn this software, you’ll be able to design and 3D print your very own creations. Space is limited – register at the library’s website. Event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Blackstone Library.

The Branford Land Trust presents a Fall Foliage Walk at Young’s Pond, starting at 10 a.m. Rain Date is Oct. 25.
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