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Where's Waldo 25th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt!

At R.J. Julia Booksellers and twenty five businesses in Madison Sunday, July 1 through 31st.

 

This information is from R.J. Julia Booksellers:

Where's Waldo is turning 25!  

The scavenger hunt is a community-wide activity in which everyone - kids, parents, and Waldo-lovers of all ages - is invited to participate! Since July 1st, Waldo-spotters have set off on a hunt to find our elusive guy hidden in twenty-five business establishments in Madison, CT.   

 

Sound fun? 

The goal is to find 16 of the 25 Waldos. Collect a card from each business in which you find him, and then return all 16 to RJ Julia's to receive an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing - a 6 book hardcover set! 10 Waldo 1st prizes, special award prizes, and prizes from the Madison Flower Shop, Poppies, and Ciao Bella will be awarded at the Grand Celebration on 7/31!

 

Tuesday, July 31

Waldo spotters are invited to a Grand Celebration held at RJ Julia's from 4-6pm. Wear your favorite red & white striped shirt, and don't forget your glasses! Be sure to turn in your "I found Waldo" cards to be entered to win fabulous prizes. The real Waldo will be here to join in the fun. 

 

Registration is required; costumes are not! Click here to reserve your seat at the party! 


We have a variety of additional Waldo events happening this month, something for everyone!  

 

Sunday, July 22- RJ Julia Dog Days! 

Stop by the store between 11am and 1pm, and meet Waldo, an adorable American Bulldog, looking for his forever home! Read all about him and other animals in need of homes at the Friends of the North Haven Animal Shelter website.

 

The REAL Waldo in Madison- Someday VERY soon, the REAL Waldo will be touring the shops of Madison! He will be visiting all 25 merchants to say hello! Want to spot him? Watch our Facebook page for hints on where he will be when! 

 

Ongoing through July 31

 RJ Julia's Waldo has been diving into a new book on a daily basis- keep a tally of what books he is "reading" throughout the month of July, then join us for the party on 7/31. Whoever can name the most books that our Waldo has read will win a $25.00 RJ Julia gift card! * If you are just starting your Waldo search, there is plenty of time to catch up, so, what are you waiting for?

 

More information is available on our  Facebook event page, including a list of all participating merchants.

 

*In the event of a tie, we will draw a single name to determine the winner.





R.J. Julia Booksellers

768 Boston Post Road

Madison, CT 06443 

phone: 203-245-3959 or 800-74-READS

 www.rjjulia.com 

email: books@rjjulia.com

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JC May 21, 2013 at 05:38 pm
The area north of the farm house across Copse would not have been my first pick. There must be aRead More reason for picking that spot? but, looking at satellite images, if the town owns the land abutting 95 (is that also part of the farm?), it would make more sense to place it in that lower section of the park as it would not be near as many residential homes. The interstate is already noisy and would mask the occasional yip and yap on Saturdays or weekday summer evenings before sunset. I also wonder about the cliffs acting as sound amplifiers? I know, it sounds nuts but, you need to check or, yikes. You want to spend the most time on location work and design. Hopefully the UConn students have an architecture professor leading on the design work?
JC May 21, 2013 at 05:25 pm
I have lived all over the U.S. in areas with dog parks. All were fenced (99% of dog parks ARE fencedRead More and any that are not should be avoided!) All have an area for big dogs, plus an area for little dogs, and an area for "problem" dogs and dog training (reservation based or first come). All three areas are divided by interior fences or located in different sections. Dog parks create no problems at all if built right and managed right. All dogs MUST have a licence and rabies tag on a collar. All dogs must be neutered over 8 months of age. All owners (18 and older) must observe the dog at all times and PICK UP when a gift is left. No children under 12. If your dog was not properly socialized or is an untested aggressive breed, keep them at home until you are sure they are good citizens with strangers and dogs. Only happy dogs who get along with other dogs should EVER visit a dog park. Puppies also should stay away until they are a few months old. Very small toy dogs don't need a dog park and are best kept away. But all the parks I have used were not a problem at all. It is also important to have some parking, seating (benches), and shelter for humans and a bulletin board with rules at the entrance (double gate at each). Some parks are free to town/county residents. Some were owned by the town/county but run by volunteers (these were the best!). Most charged nothing but one charged way too much per year (it was owned and partly run by the county with volunteers). I think any of these combinations could work but, if a yearly permit is issued (proven you have rabies shot, etc.), the fee, if any, should be very low. $10 or less for dogs under 25 lbs and $15 or less for dogs 26 lbs and larger. It should pay for upkeep and poop pickup bags. Why so low? Because it is a park for dogs! Grass, dirt, and some trees. Not the Opera or a Rolling Stones concert. A volunteer group needs to raise money first. It takes a few years and longer than you think. Starting with finding a location acceptable to all (nearly impossible due to NIMBY types but doable - Baur is actually a good pick) and hiring a landscape architect (pro bono hopefully) to design/lay it out to town code. There are many dog parks all over the U.S. that are proven and work well. Madison and this part of CT do need more fenced dog parks.
David Moloney May 21, 2013 at 10:07 am
The plan to let dogs off leash needs clarification. The park and the town are in the planning phasesRead More of a fenced off leach area that was designed by landscape architecture students from UCONN. This is part of the overall plan for the the park. The area slated for use is north of the Bauer Farmhouse on the other side of Copse road. It is in the wooded area on the other side of the brook abutting the cliffs. I agree dogs should be allowed off leash, however some dog owners are not in full control of their dogs, so the fenced off leash area is a good alternative for the safety and enjoyment of all.