🌱 Patch AM: How Berlin roots helped launch Ryan Preece’s NASCAR journey.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Berlin roots helped launch Ryan Preece's NASCAR journey.

Also on today's calendar: The Billy Joel and Elton John Experience: A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Warmer with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who Are Ryan Preece's Parents? Everything To Know About His Family (newsbreak.com) — A well-known NASCAR driver's family story is closely tied to Berlin, where Ryan Preece grew up with parents Jeff and Jodie and two older brothers in a racing-focused household. The piece highlights how their Berlin home life, blue-collar work ethic, and support at local New England tracks helped propel him from Connecticut short tracks to the NASCAR Cup Series.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• The Billy Joel and Elton John Experience: A Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John. →
  Joseph A DePaolo Middle School, 385 Pleasant St, Southington
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• The Cemeteries of Berlin →
  Berlin-Peck Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• The Cookie Jar — Halloween Cookie Decorating Class (Berlin) →
  Berlin CT
  6:30 pm
• Halloween Cookie Decorating Class →
  Coles Road Brewing, 817 Farmington Avenue, Berlin
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Horror Themed Book Fair →
  Coles Road Brewing, 817 Farmington Avenue, Berlin
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• New England: Peaks, Pints & Peak Colors at Ragged Mountain - CT →
  Ragged Mountain Trailhead, Berlin
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• Back To The Future Day 2026 →
  Berlin CT
• Wolf Conservation: Saving a Species at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library →
  Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 235 Kensington Road, Berlin
  6:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides →
  Oct.24th St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides
  9:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Dining With The Dead: A "Dumb Supper" With Psychic/Medium Karen Hollis →
  2003 N Broad St, Meriden
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Writers Open Mic →
  Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Rd, Berlin
  6:00 pm
Friday October 30
• The Haunted Herd Halloween Party →
  34 Prospect St, Hartford
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• Virtuosi opens new season in New Britain (bristolpress.com)
• College football roundup: Central Connecticut State cruises, Sacred Heart falls (wtnh.com)
• Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company (broadwayworld.com)

Southington

• 5 Things To Know In Southington: E-Bike Ordinance Hearing, $86.7M School Referendum, Leaf Pickup And More (patch.com)
• Meet Southington's Candidates Courtesy of Local Chamber (patch.com)

Newington

• 5 Things To Know In Newington: Berlin Turnpike Gym Hearing, Library Book Sale, Spooktober And More (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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