Garden report: the beans are two inches long but skinny. Two peppers are three inches long. The tomatoes are the right size but green. They might be ready at the end of the week. The basil is ready to be picked. The daisies and begonia have bloomed.
The bunnies love my patio. One morning two of them were stretched out on the pavers just relaxing. Another day I watched a bunny eating the weeds on my patio. It ( I don’t know the gender so can’t say he or she) was a very hearty eater and chewed vigorously.
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The opening reception for “A Journey Stitched with Love,” a quilt exhibit by Pam Ledoux of Amherst, will be held Friday, July 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Town Hall. It’s free and open to the public. The auto harp group will perform.
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The UMass Jazz in July All Stars Concert will be held Friday, July 25 at 5 p.m. on the Town Common, part of the BID Friday night music series. It’s free.
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The Amherst League of Women Voters, of which I am a member, begins its annual Book Sale, Friday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fort River Elementary School. The sale continues July 26, 27 and Aug. 2, 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As usual there are many, many books to choose in a wide variety of categories.
The sale is a fundraiser for voter service activities, such as voter registration and candidate forums as well as the Judy Brooks Conversation Series.
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The Amherst Community Band, directed by Tim Anderson will perform Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Sweetser Park. Bring a chair or blanket and picnic if you want dinner and a show. The concert is free but donations are welcome.
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