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Hello Ashford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Natural Disasters at Hogtoberfest Benefit Fundraiser at June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation
  • Ashford Board of Education Meeting at Ashford, CT Calendar
  • LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 83, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.

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  • University of Connecticut Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate - Immunology, Stem Cell Biology, and Regenerative Medicine in Storrs, CT (sanluisobispo.com)
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  • UConn to remove blue emergency phones from campuses. Here's why (ctinsider.com)

Mansfield

  • Windham School System Getting 6-Figure Grant Aimed At Boosting Attendance (patch.com)

Woodstock

  • Your CT fall bucket list: 19 things to do, from leaf peeping to apple picking to state park hikes (ctpublic.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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