Thank you to everyone who started the weekend off early by joining the Madison Beach Hotel, the Madison Chamber of Commerce and all their guests at a bash at the MBH to benefit two businesses, Village Pizza and Madison Wine Shop, that were closed after their building was destroyed by a fire in downtown Madison last week.
The "Madison Unites!" benefited the two family-owned businesses, their employees and the brave volunteers from Madison Hose Company No. 1 and the North Madison Fire Department, whose quick work saved the rest of the block.
In addition to hosting the party, Madison Beach Hotel pledged money to the fund.
Madison Beach Hotel and Guilford Savings Bank have already pledged $1,000! St. Margaret Church's Knights of Columbus and The Source have both pledged $500! The fund is being managed by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. If you want to help and were not able to attend Thursday night, donations can still be made by checks made out to the Chamber. In addition, the Chamber will also be placing donation receptacles in downtown business locations.
Friends of Hammonasset also is helping out with a fundraiser of their own to assist in the Madison Unites initiative. They will be selling planters, annuals and hanging flowering plants and donating the proceeds to the cause.
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As of Thursday, the Madison Farmer's Market is on, according to their Facebook Page.
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Here is some additional news about the weekend from the Chamber of Commerce:
USED BOOK SALE STARTS FRIDAY, JUNE 28! Used Book Sale at Academy School : Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5,Sunday 9-2. Bargain galore! Questions? Email booksale@scrantonlibrary.org. All proceeds raised by Friends support programs at Scranton Library.
Free Concert and Movie at Bauer Park in Madison - Friday, June 28th Join Madison Beach and Recreation as they kick off the summer with a free concert and movie at Bauer Park in Madison. The Jessica Prouty Band will be performing before the movie, beginning at 7:00 pm. They are returning to Madison with some new original music, some favorite originals and some crowd favorites. This is a female led band of which three of the members attend the Berklee College of Music. Their music appeals to all ages, the young and the young at heart! Check them out at jessicaproutyband.com After the concert, beginning at the first sign of darkness, they will be showing the movie Brave, which is sponsored by the Guilford Savings Bank. They will be providing free popcorn and other goodies to all who come. Bring a flashlight, chair or blanket, picnic dinner and bug spray!
Dog Days (godogdays.org) is the wonderful all volunteer organization here in CT that unites rescued dogs from around the east coast with their forever families. Their next adoption event is this Sat and Sun at Bishop's Orchard in Guilford. PLEASE COME BY AND Thank the volunteers, pat a doggie or two, make a donation or simply swing into the farm store for good fresh produce! If you know ANYONE considering getting a dog please send them over.
On Monday, July 1st Madison Youth and Family Services will be at Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale, 1301 Boston Post Road, Madison from 11:00am-9:00pm collecting donations from the carousel. Proceeds will benefit local students who need aid in getting backpacks and backpack supplies.
Here are the movies showing at Madison Art Cinemas:
Madison Art Cinemas
Schedule for Friday, June 28, 2013 until Thursday, July 04, 2013
20 Feet from Stardom (PG-13)
Darlene Love, Merry Clayton
- 90 minutes
Fri - Thu: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30
Much Ado About Nothing (PG-13)
Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg
- 109 minutes
Fri - Thu: 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Before Midnight (R)
Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
- 108 minutes
Fri - Thu: 3:15 PM, 7:45 PM
20 Feet from Stardom (PG-13)
Rated for some strong language and sexual material
Darlene Love, Merry Clayton - 90 min.The untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. A tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to popular music and a reflection on the conflicts, sacrifices and rewards of a career spent harmonizing with others.Trailer
Much Ado About Nothing (PG-13)
Rated for some sexuality and brief drug use
Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg - 109 min.Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in this film. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.Trailer
Before Midnight (R)
Rated for sexual content/nudity and language
Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy - 108 min.We meet Jesse and Celine nine years on in Greece. Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna.Trailer
Unfinished Song (Song for Marion) (PG-13) Starts July 5th
Rated for some sexual references and rude gestures
Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave - 93 min.This is the funny and uplifting story of Arthur, a curmudgeon old soul perfectly content with sticking to his dull daily routine until his beloved wife introduces him to a spirited local singing group led by the youthful and charming Elizabeth.Trailer
The Way, Way Back (PG-13) Starts July 19th
Rated for thematic elements, language, some sexual content and brief drug material
Steve Carell, AnnaSophia Robb - 103 min.THE WAY, WAY BACK is the funny and poignant coming of age story of 14-year-old Duncan's summer vacation with his mother, Pam, her overbearing boyfriend, Trent, and his daughter, Steph. Having a rough time fitting in, the introverted Duncan finds an unexpected friend in gregarious Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park. Through his funny, clandestine friendship with Owen, Duncan slowly opens up to and begins to finally find his place in the world - all during a summer he will never forget.Trailer
Still Mine (PG-13)
Rated for some thematic elements and brief sensuality/partial nudity
James Cromwell, Campbell Scott - 103 min.Based on true events and laced with wry humour, Still Mine is a heartfelt love story about an 89-year-old New Brunswicker who comes up against the system when he sets out to build a more suitable house for his wife whose memory is starting to go. Although Craig Morrison is using the same methods his father, a shipbuilder, taught him, times have changed. Craig quickly gets on the wrong side of an overzealous government inspector, who finds just about everything unacceptable, including the unstamped wood Craig has milled from his own trees. As Irene becomes increasingly ill - and amidst a series of stop-work orders - Craig races to finish the house. Hauled into court and facing jail, Craig takes a final stance.Trailer
Nicky's Family (NR)
Klára Issová, Michal Slanı - 96 min.Discover the inspirational true story of "Britain's Schindler" Sir Nicholas Winton in the award-winning film "Nicky's Family". An ordinary British stockbroker, Nicholas Winton organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. Winton, now 103 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His heroism would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn't found a suitcase in the attic, full of documents and transport plans. Today the story of this rescue is known around the world, and thousands of descendants of 'Nicky's Family' continue to follow in his footsteps to do good. "Nicky's Family" has earned rave reviews from audiences and critics around the world, winning over 29 awards - including 13 audience awards from U.S. film festivals!Trailer
Blue Jasmine (PG-13) Coming in August
Rated for mature thematic material, language and sexual content
Vanessa Ross, Cate Blanchett A New York housewife struggles through a life crisis.Trailer
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