Morning Avon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How Mills' rising Spartans are preparing to face Avon again this fall
Also on today's calendar: St. James Fall Fair and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wolcott Tech looks to continue positive growth (collinsvillepress.com) — Lewis Mills/Wolcott Tech's co-op football team is gearing up for the 2026 season after ending last year with a confidence-boosting 19-6 win over Avon, snapping a four-game skid to the Falcons. The Spartans return key starters on both sides of the ball, boast a larger roster and staff, and will host Avon/St. Paul in a notable late-season matchup on November 20.
PGS PTO Board meeting Avon Free Public Library Board Room, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States 10:00 am
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie (in-person) Avon Free Public Library Atrium, First Floor Reference Area, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States 10:30 am
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- September & October 2026 Avon Free Public Library Library Lawn, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States 11:00 am
Teen Nintendo Switch Tournament Avon Free Public Library Teen Room, 281 Country Club Rd CT, Avon, CT, 06001, United States 3:30 pm
3D Design and Printing Avon Free Public Library Computer Lab, 1st Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States 4:00 pm
Girl Scout Troop 66104 Avon Free Public Library Board Room, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States 5:30 pm
Bridgette J Avon Free Public Library Board Room, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States 6:30 pm
Cyber Dragons FTC Team 10820 Avon Free Public Library Group Study #4, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States 7:00 pm
Back-to-School Anxiety: Helping Your Child Navigate the Transition Back to School Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US 6:00 pm
Aiken Open House Aiken School W Hartford, CT 06117 6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
PTO Chalk Party Bugbee Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117 8:30 am
Movers and Groovers Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US 10:00 am
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Farmington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Farmington
More than 500 sports cars roll through Farmington for Dream Experience, one of the largest car shows in the world (fox61.com)
West Hartford Superintendent Provides Updates as 2026-2027 School Year Set to Begin - We-Ha (we-ha.com)
West Hartford Construction and Demolition Buzz: August 23, 2026 - We-Ha (we-ha.com)
Southington
Southington Police Logs: Aug. 4 to Aug. 17, 2026 (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!