Morning Oakville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Oakville students made Springfield College’s Dean’s List
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 64 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 62.
- Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Springfield College Recognizes Local Dean's List Students for the 2026 Spring Semester (primepublishers.com) — Several Oakville students have earned a spot on Springfield College’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List, including Evan Davidson, Veronica Rainone, and Ivelissa Rosa, each excelling in different majors. To qualify, they completed at least 12 graded credits, maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher, and met strict academic and conduct standards.

📸 Around Oakville
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Upcoming Events in
Oakville
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Tuesday June 16
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Story Time & Craft With Mrs. Butterly
Watertown Library Association
, 470 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
10:30 am
Wednesday June 17
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Mystery Book Club
Watertown Library Association
, 470 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
7:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
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Chair Yoga
Watertown Library Association
, 470 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
10:15 am
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Story Time & Craft With Mrs. Zipoli
Watertown Library Association
, 470 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
10:30 am
📣 Oakville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Adult Movie
Middlebury Public Library
30 Crest Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
11:00 am
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Experience History with the American Girls
Silas Bronson Library
Children's Room
2:30 pm
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Fun Fridays
Silas Bronson Library
Auditorium
3:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Chess Lessons at Mattatuck Museum →
Mattatuck Museum, 144 W Main St, Waterbury
10:30 am
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FREE Admission – Access for All →
Mattatuck Museum, 144 W Main St, Waterbury
11:00 am
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Madhouse I Sunset Grille Watertown CT →
The Sunset Grille, 834 Northfield Rd, Watertown
5:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Wolcott CASA Car Show →
Wolcott High School, 457 Bound Line Rd, Wolcott
10:00 am
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4th Annual Elegancia Affair: Pre-Father’s Gentleman Suit & Tie Experience →
The Commissioners Cigar Lounge, 350 Fairfield Ave, Waterbury
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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New Opportunities, Inc. posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher - Part Time in Waterbury. Apply here.
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Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Watertown
- Ava Veronneau of Watertown Named to Western New England University's Spring 2026 Dean's List (primepublishers.com)
- Class of 2030 Orientation connects new Bobcats with network of support (qu.edu)
- Torrington senior Avalee Fritch claims Naugatuck Valley League girls golf championship (ctpost.com)
Waterbury
- Bridge Joint Repairs on I-84 and Route 8 in Middlebury and Waterbury (ct.gov)
- Southbury Selectman Jason Van Stone Welcomes Economic Development Exchange Attendees (primepublishers.com)
Naugatuck
- Naugatuck Students Named To State University's Spring 2026 Dean's List (patch.com)
Ok Oakville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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