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31st Annual

Summer Festival & Sidewalk Sale

July 17th - July 19th, 2009

Bethel, CT (USA)

The 31st Annual Summer Festival and Sidewalk Sale in historic downtown Bethel, features live music, activities, demonstrations, craft vendors, contests and more.

Enjoy Historic Downtown Bethel's many fine shops and restaurants!

Bring the Whole Family…There's something for everyone!

Hours are: 10 AM to 5 PM Friday and Saturday and 11 AM to 4 PM on Sunday.

For More Information:

Sponsor: Bethel Chamber of Commerce
Address: 16 P T Barnum Square, Bethel, CT
Telephone: (203) 743-6500
www.bethelchamber.com

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Home Composting Basics

3:00-4:30PM

Did you know…trashing food waste creates air pollution, can raise taxes and causes you to miss an opportunity for free, fresh soil for your lawn or garden? Join Greg Moonie, a Master Gardener, for an interesting presentation that highlights several easy approaches to composting at home.

Call the Nature Store to sign up at (203) 869-5272 x221.

Suggested donation: $5. RSVPs appreciated but not required.

An Audubon At Home Event.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Family Pond Exploration

3:00-4:30PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to search for the amazing creatures that call Indian Spring Pond home. You will have a hands-on chance to look for amphibians, insects and other organisms living in the pond.

If parents are on-site, another adult or an older sibling should accompany any children under 7 years old. All ages.

Call the Nature Store to sign up at (203) 869-5272 x221.

Pond program fees: Members: Adults $3.00/Children and seniors: $1.50; Non-members: Adults $5.00/Children and seniors $3.00.

For additional information contact:
Jeff Cordulack
Events and Communications Manager

Audubon Connecticut
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
Telephone: (203)869-5272 x239
email: jcordulack@audubon.org
www.greenwich.audubon.org

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Bats with Caroline

July 17th, 2009

Westport, CT (USA)

Earthplace offers its Friday Family Campfire featuring Caroline Glaser, bat expert who shares her knowledge and tall tales of local bats. Ambassador bats will make an appearance.

There is also marshmallow toasting and s'mores making. Bring a blanket or folding chair.

The cost is $8 per member, $10 per person.

Pre-registration required.
7:30-9 PM

For More Information:

Sponsor: Earthplace
Address: 10 Woodside Lane, PO Box 165, Westport, CT
Telephone: (203) 227-7253
Email: info@earthplace.org
www.earthplace.org

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36th Annual

Westport Fine Arts Festival

July 18th - July 19th, 2009

Westport, CT (USA)

The Westport Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Westport Merchants Association and taking place at Parker Harding Plaza, features over 140 juried artists, musical performances, unique entertainment and children's activities.

About the Festival

• Westport’s annual Fine Arts Festival is held in one of the most affluent communities in the country. Nestled along the picturesque Saugatuck River, the show is located in the quaint, downtown commercial district with some of the finest shopping and dining establishments within a commutable distance to New York City. Original artwork will be viewed by thousands of shoppers who reside in Westport year round as well as many summer residents who call this upscale beach community home during the month of July. With a long-standing tradition as an artistic community, the Westport Fine Arts Festival remains a highlight on the calendars of collectors from New England and Manhattan each year.

Hours are: 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.

For More Information:

Sponsor: Westport Downtown Merchants Association
Address: Parker Harding Plaza, Westport, CT
Telephone: (203) 505-8716
www.westportfineartsfestival.com