Art workshop
Mark Hayden and Joan Rademacher offer art lessons from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford. All are welcome. A $5 contribution is appreciated. For more information, call 978-374-1114.
Treasures on the Common yard sale
The First Church of Christ in Bradford will host a giant community yard sale fundraiser on the Bradford Common on Saturday, July 18 and Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with rain dates on the Saturdays following each date. Spaces can be rented for $10, or $15 with an 8-foot table. You can also donate items to the sale. For more information, call 978-374-1114.
Book fundraiser
The First Church of Christ Bradford is raising money through the collection of new and used books, videos, CD's, DVD's and audio books. Donations may be dropped off in the gray container in the back parking lot of the church, 10 Church Street, Bradford. No encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers and catalogues please. The church will be paid on an ongoing basis for all items collected in the donation container and all funds raised will benefit the general funding of the church. In addition, many of these collected books will be donated to schools, libraries, sent overseas to the troops and sold in book sales to benefit local nonprofit groups. For more information, call 978-396-6026.
Help sick or injured pets
Donate to Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley to replenish its fund to save sick or injured cats and dogs. Visit www.insiderpages.com/fundraisers/Animal-Rescue-Merrimack-Valley. Restaurant reviews result in donations to animal charity. Donations can also be made online at www.armv.org or by mailing a check to ARMV, P.O. Box 8006, Bradford, MA 01835.
Vacation Bible school
Kingdom of the Son's safari themed bible school will be held from Monday, Aug. 10 to Friday, Aug. 14 at King of Grace Church, 28 Chadwick St., Bradford. Children will discover exotic animals, create safari crafts, play games, sing songs and enjoy snacks all while learning about God. For more information, call 978-374-6562 or visit www.KingofGrace.org.
Concerts on the common
The First Church of Christ in Bradford summer music series will be held on six Friday evenings this year: July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 and 21. In case of rain, the concerts will be held inside the church. For more information, call 978-374-1114.
Overeating support program
Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program for those who suffer from the disease of compulsive eating. All are welcome to attend. Meetings are every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, 10 Church St., Bradford. Information, 978-407-9909.
