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Jewelry Trunk Show, Mini Gardens, Jazz and More!
It's August 1. Need a little help planning your day? Patch pulls it all together for you!

Here's a look at what's going on in Branford on Thursday, Aug. 1. What are you doing today?
Today's Happenings
- Judith Stiles Jewelry Trunk Show at Totally Awesome Goods at 5 p.m.
- Miniature Gardens for Grownups at Natureworks at 6 p.m.
- There are lots of activities today at the Blackstone Library, including story time.
- Is your pet cute? The deadline to enter your photo in the The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter's 2014 Calendar Contest is today.
What's the Weather?
According to The Weather Channel, today in Branford we can expect "Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High near 80F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%."ICYMI
Sometimes life gets in the way of checking out the latest great local stories so in case you missed it, here's a recap:Â- Can You Barter Your Way To A Renovated Home?
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