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🌱 Patch AM: Avon-raised “ultimate Swiftie” returns tonight with perks for local fans

And on the Avon Patch calendar - St. James Fall Fair

Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Avon! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Avon-raised "ultimate Swiftie" returns tonight with perks for local fans
  • Avon pet food maker issues salmonella recall—should you be worried?

Also on today's calendar: St. James Fall Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• She's an author from CT; her book on Taylor Swift is a bestseller. She's returning to dish on being a Swiftie (courant.com) — An Avon-raised Taylor Swift superfan and bestselling author, Olivia Levin, is headlining an event tonight, Aug. 27, at The Shops at Farmington Valley, with tickets including her book on Swift fandom. Attendees can also enjoy Swift-themed treats, braids, and bracelet-making from local businesses while hearing Levin talk about growing up in Avon and building a massive online fan community.
   

• Dog food, pet medicine sold in Idaho recalled. What owners should know (idahostatesman.com) — An Avon-based company, Oma's Pride, has recalled certain frozen raw dog food after salmonella was found in its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe and three dogs became ill. While the products were mainly shipped to other states, Avon pet owners using this brand should check lot details on the FDA site, stop feeding affected food, and contact their vet if pets show symptoms.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday August 29
  • Avon Boy Scout Troop 274 Can & Bottle Drive →
    West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd, Avon
    8:00 am
  • Avon Volunteer Fire Department Open House →
    365 Huckleberry Hill Rd, Avon
    11:00 am
  • Tuesday September 1
  • 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
  • Friday September 11
  • Red Cross Blood Drive →
    West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd, Avon
    12:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 15
  • Nicole DeSanti Demonstration →
    Avon Town Hall, 60 W Main St, Avon
    6:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Shop and Shmooze Arts & Crafts Fair
    Looking for vendors to participate in our all-inclusive Shop and Shmooze Arts & Crafts Fair. Contact Carolyn Topol at cstopol@gmail.com. (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Avon High School posted a job opening for JV/Assistant Cheerleading Coach in Avon. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries of Western and Northern Connecticut posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • Farmington Manufacturer Planning Move To Bristol (patch.com)
  • FDA OKs Gene Therapy for Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia (medscape.com)
  • Middletown high school football preview 2026 (rep-am.com)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Public Schools Provides Details of Connecticut School Nutrition Program - We-Ha (we-ha.com)

Canton

  • Roadwork To Affect 3 Canton Roads Through Late October (patch.com)

Ok Avon! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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