Branford Happenings Oct. 3 – 9

It’s the first full week of fall and maybe it will actually start feeling like it. Whether slipping on a comfy sweater gets you in the cool-weather spirit or buying pumpkin flavored foods is what works for you, let’s just relish the month of orange, crimson and gold. Here’s your list of what’s happening around town this week.

Ongoing

; Saturday, Oct. 8 –Saturday, Oct. 15; Free

The Branford Garden Club will be hosting Scarecrows on the Green Saturday, Oct. 8. Bring a scarecrow to the Green Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, or build it on-site. Make it as simple or elaborate as you like. Fun for families, clubs, or businesses. Tour the Green all week, Oct. 8 -15 to choose your favorites.  Donations welcomed.

186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol; Free

Now through Halloween, the Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Haunted Graveyard is rated PG for Pretty Ghoulish and is not intended for small children or adults who may be frightened easily. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to purchase their timed tickets, and then enjoy the park until their designated show time. As always, a portion of the proceeds from the Haunted Graveyard will go to benefit Diabetes Research.

, 17 River St., East Haven; $10

Friday and Saturday nights in October, take the trolley to the gates of the HAUNTED ISLE and enter if you dare! Meet your nightmares in person and scream hysterically as ghoulish frights await at every turn! The Isle is suggested for adults and mature children with no health issues. Good walking shoes are recommended as the Isle is a wooded outdoor path with many twists and turns.  Trolleys operate frequently throughout the evening, last car boards at 10 p.m.

Monday

1 Summit Pl; 1 p.m.; Free

If you’ve got a pint of blood to spare, now’s the time to give it. Head over to Branford Hall Career Institute, 1 Summit Place at 1 p.m.

40 Hamre Lane; 12:15 p.m.; Free

The Branford Rotary Club’s regular meeting will feature guest speaker , former New York City Fire Department Deputy Director of Dispatch Operations and Fire Commissioner’s Liaison.

Unplugged Play; 4 p.m.; Free

Children grade 4 and up are invited to have some old fashioned fun at the James Blackstone Memorial Library. Kids get unplugged with board games and discover what their parents did to pass time when they were kids.

Tuesday

; 6 p.m. Free

Looking for some tips for dropping weight even before the holidays begin? This advice is free so take it!

; 7:30 p.m.; Free

With three picked for the of Branford Public Works, this meeting could be interesting. Download the agenda here.

; 7:30 p.m.; Free

The RTM Education Committee will meet tonight led by Chair Maggie Bruno. A report from RTM representative Beth Bryant-Almeida concerning teacher contract negotiations is on the agenda as well as a report from the superintendent’s office concerning state of school budget.

Wednesday

, 29 School Ground Rd., Branford; noon; $15

The is proud to present  Women in Business Series “The Breast Adressed" lunch During Breast Cancer Awareness Week. The latest facts and fictions about breast cancer will be offered featuring Ann Morris, Ex. Dir. of CT Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Guilford High School, 605 New England Rd., Guilford; 6 p.m.; Free

Support the BHS football team by traveling to Guilford tonight for the third game of the season.

68 Park St, Guilford; 7 p.m.; Free

Are you facing college application for the first time? Do you know how to proceed? Come discover the answers with Laura Maniglia of Handle Associates.

; 6 p.m.; Free

The Branford Board of Selectmen will not meet tonight.

; 6:30 p.m.; Free

Summer readers will be honored at this week’s Board of Education Teaching and Learning Committee. Four Kindles will be awarded!

Thursday

; 7 p.m.; Free

BHS Hornets will face Guilford this Thursday. They need a fourth-week win after and then and .

; 7 p.m.; Free

Guest speaker Jamie Perillo LPC, RYT will discus the emotional impact of food allergies in children. 

; 1 p.m.; Free

Are you served by Medicare or know someone who is going to use the service. This seminar will advise.

; 7 p.m.; Free

See what’s going up around town. The meeting agenda can be downloaded here.

Friday

; 8 a.m.

Notice that the Fire Department has a new roof? That’s not all. Head to this meeting to see what’s next.

; 11 a.m. Free

FEMA and the Small Business Association (SBA) representatives will be at the Canoe Brook Senior Center to provide residents with information post .

; 3:30 p.m.

The JV football team faces Guilford at home.

Saturday

; Saturday, Oct. 8 –Saturday, Oct. 15; FREE

The Branford Garden Club will be hosting Scarecrows on the Green Saturday, Oct. 8. Bring a scarecrow to the Green Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, or build it on-site. Make it as simple or elaborate as you like. Fun for families, clubs, or businesses. Tour the Green all week, Oct. 8 -15 to choose your favorites.  Donations welcomed.