Past and Future Looks, Sales on Furniture and Books

Bristol's Future...: The town is hosting a Vision for Bristol forum Thursday night starting at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church. It's the first of two public hearings on the town's upcoming revision of its Comprehensive Plan [which covers zoning and planning issues].

...And Past: Also Thursday night, take a look back at Madame Colt: Matriarch of Bristol, the story of Theodora DeWolf Colt, who was taken from her home at five years old, then returned 40 years later to reclaim her family home and rename it Linden Place. Lecture begins at 7 p.m.

Get a Bit of Blithewold: You've walked through the expansive manse that is Blithewold Mansions, Gardens, and Arboretum, and probably wondered how you might get your hands on some of the opulent decor. Saturday, Sept. 21, is your chance during the Blithewold Furniture Sale scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon. These are undocumented pieces, many of which require upholstery and other repairs — which means you'll get a great bargain.

Hail, Hail, the Library Book Sale: Also on Saturday, George Hail Library in Warren hosts its Friends of the Library Book Sale starting at 9 a.m. Choose from hardcovers, paperbacks, CDs, VHS videocassettes, and more. 

Sick of It Yet? Only if you're not a fan of seasonable temperatures, sun, and light winds. Thursday's forecast for Bristol and Warren is for sunny skies and temps in the mid-70s during the day, cool with lows in the 50s overnight — perfect for star- and moon-gazing.