What's The Buzz? Weekend Activity Picks for 7/22/16-7/24/16

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There is a little something for everyone this weekend!  I would like to say that if you are in Fairfield County, the book sale at the Pequot Library is worth checking out. Whether your kids still haven't completed their summer reading, or you just want to up your book game, you won't be disappointed with the selection there. 

Fairfield County
Activity: 56th Annual Summer Book Sale
Date: 7/22/16-7/26/16
Time: Check website for times
Location: Pequot Library, Southport
Cost: FREE
Overview: "More than 140,000 books, plus CDs, DVDs, records, etc., and unique specials. Help us save the environment: If possible please bring your own reusable bags. New this year is the Eclectic Print and Art Sale on July 22 through July 24, with 1,700 prints and art for sale. An amazing collection of prints, original photographs, and art for sale. At the sale will be rare and collectible “specials” conveniently located in one room."
For More Info: Click Here

Litchfield County
Activity: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Date: 7/22/16 & 7/23/16
Time: 9AM- 5PM (Fri.) & 9AM-6PM (Sat.)
Location: Lime Rock Park, 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville
Overview: "2016’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park is going to be terrific. Instead of two WeatherTech SportsCar classes, there will be three – including what many consider the most exciting IMSA divisions, GT Le Mans (GTLM) and GT Daytona (GTD). The Northeast Grand Prix starting field will be the very exciting mix of Prototype Challenge (PC), GTLM and GTD! "
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New Haven County
Activity: Colonial Summer Olympics
Date: 7/24/16
Time: 2PM-4PM
Location: Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Road, New Haven
Cost: $5 per team
Overview: "Celebrate the spirit of the Rio Summer Olympics by joining the New Haven Museum for Colonial Olympics. Thirteen teams, named for the thirteen original colonies will compete in a friendly tournament of colonial era games. Teams will compete in three activities: Game of Graces Tournament, the Colonial Fun Course, and a Hoop Rolling Relay. Participants can also enjoy guided tours of the historic house. This event is family friendly, and recommended for ages 8 and up, spectators welcome.
Admission is limited to thirteen teams of 2-4 members at a cost of $5 per team to be paid the day of the event. All teams must be registered by 5 p.m., Thursday July 21, to register at education@newhavenmuseum.org."

Hartford County
Activity: Om Street: Yoga on LaSalle
Date: 7/23/16
Time: 8AM- 9:15AM
Location: LaSalle Road, in West Hartford Center
Cost: FREE
Overview: "West Hartford Yoga is bringing yoga to the street! Join Barbara Ruzansky, owner and director of WHY, as she leads a 75-minute yoga class for all-levels on LaSalle Road in West Hartford center. Last year over 1800 people turned out for this joyous community event--come be a part of the fun this year! Join us at 8am on LaSalle Road on July 23rd and celebrate yoga in the community!
Live music by Didgedrum.
Rain date July 30."
If you and your children love yoga, this event can't be missed!
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Middlesex County
Activity: African Adventure Tales
Date: 7/22/16
Time: 11AM
Location: Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton
Cost: $14
Overview: "Two funny folktales from Africa come to life with stunning puppetry, spectacular scenery and infectious music. In ‘Koi and the Kola Nuts’, the youngest son of a chief sets out on a wonderful journey in search of fortune, carrying only a sack of kola nuts. His kindness to the creatures he meets is rewarded when they help him find a new home. And in ‘Anansi and the Talking Melon’ we meet one of the most hilarious tricker characters in the world folklore! Anansi eats his way into a melon but ends up too full to get back out. Trapped inside, he fools the other animals into believing that the melon can talk. Presented by Crabgrass Puppet Theatre."
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Tolland County
Activity: Hale at the Homestead
Date: 7/23/16
Time: 10AM-4PM
Location: Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry
Cost: Suggested donation of $5
Overview: "Revolutionary War military encampment, tactical demonstrations, craft demonstrations, children’s activities & more."
For More Info: (860) 742-6917

Windham County
Activity: Victorian Fair
Date: 7/23/16
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Roseland Cottage, Woodstock
Cost: $10
Overview: "Ladies, hoist your parasols; gentlemen, dust off your bowlers! Gather at Roseland Cottage, a landmark Victorian property, in your best Victorian finery. Penny Farthings, vintage base ball, fortune-telling, and a fashion promenade take you back to the nineteenth century. Costumed guides lead tours of Roseland Cottage with photo opportunities inside the house."
For More Info: Click Here

New London County
Activity: Silly Hat Parade and Fireworks
Date: 7/22/16
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Avenue, New London
Overview: "Take part in the annual costume or silly hat parade along the Ocean Beach Boardwalk starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by The Cartells at 8 p.m. Treat bags will be provided for participating children."
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Cait

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