North Branford Happenings July 11 to July 15

Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought

"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in." ~Robert Orben

Whether you are on vacation or not, there is plenty to do this week in and around North Branford. Attend a workshop, shop for handmade craft items or simply gather your family and join friends to have some fun. Here are a few highlights of planned events.

Monday, July 11

Economic Development Commission Meeting

; 7:00pm

Permanent Project Building Meeting

7:00pm

Agricultural Meeting

, 7:00pm

Tuesday, July 12

Defensive Driving Class

Canoe Brook Senior Center, Branford

5:30– 9:30 pm; $12 AARP members, $14 non-members

Attend this AARP class and receive a certificate that may qualify you for an insurance discount. Call Nancy at 203-315-0684 for more information.

WPCA and Town Council Meeting

, 7:00pm

Western Film Series: Now playing ~ Broken Arrow.

James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford; 7:00-9:00 pm; Free

Come see Jimmy Stewart starring in this memorable film. This is the second movie of a six week series planned at the library this summer.

Wednesday, July 13

Knitting and Crocheting Class

; 4:00 pm; Free, Open to All

Anyone interested in knitting or crocheting is invited to join this group. Get started on some fall and winter projects now! Come to the library or call 203-484-0469 for more information.

Finance Subcommittee

, 5:00pm

Practical Parenting: What Do You Mean We Are Not Communicating! I’m Yelling as Loud as I Can!

KIDSTEPS, 51 Boston Post Road, Madison; 6:30-8:00pm; $25.00

Barb Baycroft will present this workshop to help parents effectively interact and communicate with their children and families. A second person from the same household is free. Call 203-318-3692, ext 2 or visit www.kidsteps-fcc@sarah-inc.org for more information or to register.

Thursday, July 14

Hazardous Waste and Recycling

, 7:30pm

Jazz on the Branford Green

Joe Cardinale and Friends will perform this week. My family and I have heard him perform many times at Ayuthai Restaurant in Guilford and can promise an entertaining, fun, and lively evening on the lovely Branford Green. See you there!

Thursday through Sunday, July 14-17

Craft Expo on the Guilford Green

12:00-9:00 pm; Adults $7, Seniors $5, Members and Children under 12 free

The Guilford Art Center is sponsoring its 54th annual craft expo featuring fine handcrafts by American Artists. Visit www.guilfordartcenter.org.expo, call 203-453-5947 or email expo@guilfordartcenter.org for more details.