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Cool Events This Weekend, Here & Beyond

Are we out of the woods? Seems that the spate of snowstorms we experienced have ceased. Time to venture outside for some fresh air. The Branford Land Trust has animal tracking classes and is hosting a lecture on Long Island Sound. The eagles along the Connecticut River can viewed courtesy of the Audubon Shop in Madison. Plus there are opportunities for live music, art classes, and cooking – yes, break out those pots and pans. Got a cool event? Email sebahner @snet.net by Wednesday noon.

Friday, Jan. 26

Art Classes

The Branford Art Center, 1229 Main St., meditative art classes on Fridays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; the cost is $25 per class.
A winter paint night takes place on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $40, which includes materials and a glass of wine. There are also

For more information, call Yvonne Gordon-Moser at 860 – 334-4642 or email [email protected].

Saturday, Jan. 27

Animal Tracking Classes

The Branford Land Trust will sponsor Animal Tracking Classes from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 27 (snow date Jan. 28) and Feb. 24.

Learn to recognize animal footprints and other signs of their passage through the woods during these free classes led by Tom Cleveland and Chris Woerner at the Lake Saltonstall preserve.

Meet at the Regional Water Authority parking lot on the north side of Hosley Avenue, 0.3 miles from Brushy Plain Road. Expect moderate terrain, some sloping trails and inclines, rocky underfooting. Parents should be prepared to carry younger children if they get tired. Wear appropriate dress and comfortable, supportive walking shoes. Bring water. Walking sticks welcome. Watch BLT’s Facebook page for possible schedule changes. For details, call Tom Cleveland, 203 – 981-9040.

Flu Clinic

East Shore District Health Department will coordinate a flu clinic today, Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at the East Shore District Health Department (ESDHD), 688 East Main St. (Orchard Research Park).

The clinic will be staffed by health department nurses and staff.

• Vaccinations will be provided by Connecticut State licensed nurses. 
• Vaccinations are free. Residents with insurance, however, are asked to bring their insurance card with you or make a copy when they come to the clinic.
• Children younger than 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent.

For information, call 203 – 481-4233.

Sunday, Jan. 28

Open House at St. Mary School

St. Mary School, 62 Cedar St., will host an open house from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. Participating will be Principal Sr. Annette D’Antonio, MPF, some of our teachers, staff, parents, and students. For more information, call 203 – 488-8386 or visit smsbranford.org.

Jeff Fuller at HOME

Bass player Jeff Fuller performs at HOME Restaurant, 1114 Main St., from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, with guitarist Tony Lombardozzi.
HOME has intimate (couch and tables) atmosphere and the terrific food (mac-and-cheese and other comforts). Seating is first come, first served.

For Fuller’s schedule, go to https://www.jefffuller.net/performances.

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Branford Land Trust Lecture 

Patrick Lynch, illustrator, photographer, and author of A Field Guide to Long Island Sound,” will speak on the Natural History of Long Island Sound and its Coastlines” at the first Branford Land Trust lecture in its Winter/Spring series on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m., in the Totoket Room of the Canoe Brook Senior Center, 11 Cherry Hill Road.

Brimming with maps, photographs, and drawings created by the author, Lynch’s presentation introduces the full breadth of the Sound’s environs from shorelines to deepest waters, including the area’s geology and meteorology, its history of human intervention, and its best and most accessible parks, nature reserves, and bird sanctuaries. He will explain the diverse collection of unique marine, estuarine, and terrestrial ecosystems in one of the most densely populated regions of the United States. The Sound and its coastlines are home not only to myriad of plants and animals – from shorebirds to turtles, whales, seals, and fish – but also to more than 20 million people.

The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.branfordlandtrust.org or its Facebook page. Additional lectures are Feb. 27, March 27, and April 24.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

Books n’ Brews

Each month, Books & Brews, sponsored by the Blackstone Library offers two titles to choose from, each with its own discussion group to take part in. Books discussed this month will be Oryx & Crake by Margaret Atwood or On Beauty by Zadie Smith. Meetings take place at the Thimble Island Brewery, 16 Business Park Drive.
New members are welcome. Feel free to bring snacks. Thimble Islands offers a selection of craft beers (must be 21+ to drink alcoholic beverages), wine, soda, and water. No purchase necessary to take part in the book club.
RSVP via meetup.com.

Saturday, Feb. 3

The SAT or ACT?

Jas Jernaill, the Managing Director of Bulldog Tutors, will lead a discussion on successfully navigating the university admissions process at Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Topics will include standardized testing options, how to build a successful college admissions application, and how the admissions timeline differs for aspiring student athletes. The talk will run for about 30 minutes with 15 minutes of questions to follow and is appropriate for juniors and sophomores.

Registration for this program is required since space is limited. To do so please call 203 – 488-1441, extension 323.

Thursday, Feb. 8

Chef’s Table Event

Fletcher Cameron Kitchens, 91 Orange St., New Haven, will host Chef Anne Gallagher, better known as Chef Anne, a professionally trained chef who owns a successful farm-to-table catering company in Litchfield, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Guests will also enjoy an entertaining and educational guided wine tasting by The Wine Thief.

Chef Anne will demonstrate how to make flavorful and thoughtful food from scratch, offering professional tips to ensure success.

On the menu will be Rustic chicken stew with fire roasted tomatoes and root vegetables, Hearty minestrone topped with a basil pistou, a crisp salad of olives, capers, tomatoes, sliced fennel in a red wine vinaigrette, a mushroom risotto croquette topped with frizzled leeks, and crusted bread with a selection of cheeses

The cost is $35 per person; limited to 25 people. For more information, call 203 – 777-7707 or email [email protected].

Saturday, Feb. 10

Annual Eagle Watches on the Connecticut River 

Audubon Shop owner Jerry Connolly will again lead the popular land-based excursions to view Bald Eagles along the Connecticut River, on Saturdays, Feb. 10, 17, and 24 from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bald Eagles make their way down the Connecticut River from Canada every winter in search of ice-free fishing. Participants will observe these majestic birds from a variety of locations along the river. Ticket prices are $25, which includes a soup & sandwich luncheon at Otter Cove Restaurant in Old Saybrook following the field trip.

Reservations must be made in advance by calling 203 – 245-9056. Carpool from the shop at 907 Boston Post Road in Madison at 7:45 a.m. or meet at the first stop (Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam) at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11

Neal Fitzpatrick and Deborah Wang in Concert

A Valentine’s Day Celebration of classic love songs with Neil Fitzpatrick on guitar and jazz vocals by Deborah Wang, titled Love Songs from the American Songbook,” takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Willoughby Wallace Library, 146 Thimble Island Road.

Guitarist, performer, and composer Neal Fitzpatrick is a Branford resident who maintains a teaching studio in Branford where he teaches all styles of guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. Deborah Wang has been singing with jazz groups and big bands in Connecticut for more than two decades. Her CD, Deborah Wang Sings Romance, is a collection of classics including My Funny Valentine, Somewhere Over the Rainbow and more.

For more information, call 203 – 488-8702.

Through March 31

Cityseed Winter Market

If you’ve been missing the hustle and bustle of summer’s farmers’ markets head into New Haven for Cityseed’s Winter Farmers Market, which recently opened at the Metropolitan Business Academy School, 115 Water St, open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (the except is Sunday, Feb. 12).

Offerings include winter root veggies such as potatoes, onions, and carrots; jams, jellies, and pickles; fresh herbs, micro mixes, goat cheeses, meats, seafood, dairy products, bacon, eggs, artisan baked goods, and more. Special guests on hand throughout the season, as well as the Caseus Food Trick.

For more information, go to facebook.com/cityseed. Park in the Community and Ikea lots.

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