Once again, in celebration of Where's Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and two hundred and fifty independent bookstores across the country (including Bethel's Byrds Books) for some hide-and-seek fun to encourage communities to patronize their local businesses. Throughout this July, Waldo will be hiding in 25 Bethel businesses, and it's your job to find him.
Here's how it works!
1) Pick up a Where's Waldo passport at any of the participating stores OR print it out from HERE.
2) Find Waldo hiding in each business and get a stamp on your passport. Get 10 stamps for a sticker and a coupon at Byrd's Books for $1.00 off a Where's Waldo book! Get 20 out of 25 stamps on the passport and receive a ticket to enter for the Grand Prize drawing (at the July 29th party).
3) If you want you can post a picture of the Waldo Hunter holding his/hers/theirs passport on the Where's Waldo Facebook Page for more fun.
4) Join the outdoor celebration on Saturday July 29th at 4:00pm. There will be goodie bags for the first 50 Waldo Hunters who attend.
5) FYI- All 25 business will donate to either the goodie bags OR to one of three grand prizes to be awarded!
The other participating merchants are Byrd's Books, A New Beginning, ACE Hardware of Bethel, Athlete's Source, Alice's Flower Shop, Beyond Cabinets and Marble, Bethel Music Center, Daily Fare, English Apothecary, Escape Salon & Spa, First Selectman Dan Carter, Gift Cottage, Giggling Pig (Bethel), Insight Rehab (formerly Carlson Procare), Molten Java,, Nips & Paws, Obsidian Salon, Patricia's Presents, Paul Morton Jewelers, Peachwave, Quality Gem, Stony Hill Hardware, The Toy Room, UK Gourmet, Varano Bakery.
There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for the entire month of July. For more information, go to byrdsbooks.com or call (203) 730 2973.
Byrd's Books is located at 178 Greenwood Avenue, adjacent to The Toy Room and the nearby landmarked Opera House, across the street from the Bethel Public Library. The popular bookshop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sundays 12:00 noon to 4:00pm. Byrd's Books' has on-street parking, and municipal parking is available at the Bethel Public Library across the street and the "Old Train Station" which is where Broken Symmetry now resides. There are private lots nearby. Happy hunting!
More About Byrd's Books
Byrd’s Books is a general bookstore that carries only new titles, with a special focus on Connecticut authors, poets, publishers and illustrators. As a proud member of the American Bookseller’s Association and its division, Indiebound, Byrd’s Books participates in the larger community of bookselling nationwide, especially encouraging and promoting a vibrant network of independent bookstore. Byrd's Books features additional sections that include bestsellers, children's books, poetry, mystery, science and nature, and classics, as well as greeting cards, gifts, puzzles, and a large selection of discounted titles. More info at https://byrdsbooks.com/.
