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🌱 Think it! Write it! Say it! Do it! Goal Setting Workshop (BPL Program @ Prosser 8/18/26) and 11 more events
Also check out Thursday Evening Jazz Duo Laroo & Byrd on the Bloomfield Patch calendar

Good morning Bloomfield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Thursday Evening Jazz Duo Laroo & Byrd at Underwater Kite
- Socceropolis Fall Classes for boys & girls ages 3-8yrs at Renbrook School
- St. James Fall Fair
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Bloomfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Thursday Evening Jazz Duo Laroo & Byrd →
Underwater Kite, 150 Broad St, Windsor
6:30 pm - Socceropolis Fall Classes for boys & girls ages 3-8yrs →
Renbrook School, 2865 Albany Ave, West Hartford
9:00 am - St. James Fall Fair →
3 Mountain Rd, Farmington
9:00 am
Thursday August 20
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Think it! Write it! Say it! Do it! Goal Setting Workshop (BPL Program @ Prosser 8/18/26) →
Bloomfield, CT Calendar, 1 Tunxis Ave., Bloomfield
5:30 pm - Town Center Economic Development Commission Meeting →
Bloomfield, CT Calendar, 800 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield
6:00 pm - Bloomfield Summer Concert Series: Latanya Farrell, "The Singing Principal' →
Bloomfield, CT Calendar, 2 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield
7:00 pm - Youth Diversion Team Meeting →
Bloomfield, CT Calendar Bloomfield, CT 06002-0337
3:00 pm - Town Plan & Zoning Commission Meeting - Quarterly Planning Meeting →
Bloomfield, CT Calendar Bloomfield, CT 06002-0337
7:00 pm - Bloomfield Farmers Market at Filley Park →
Bloomfield, CT Calendar, Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield
10:00 am - Fun Activities at Old Farm School →
Bloomfield, CT Calendar, 151 School St, Bloomfield
1:00 pm - Town Council Meeting →
Bloomfield, CT Calendar, 800 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Education Regular Meeting
M. L. King, Jr. School Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06112
5:30 pm - The Art of Sourdough: Hands-On Workshop
Simsbury Chamber of Commerce The Lucky Gut Collective 10 Wilcox St. Simsbury, CT 06070
6:00 pm - Popsicles with the Principal- Playground
Norfeldt Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
4:00 pm - Stop the Bleed →
Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance, 4 Old Mill Ln, Simsbury
6:05 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Bloomfield. Apply here.
- Marvin Windows & Doors posted a job opening for DC Loader & Yard Jockey Support in Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Windsor
- East Windsor father arraigned after 1-year-old son dies in pickup truck (fox61.com)
- WINDSOR SCOOP: Blimpie closes final CT location (theconnecticutscoop.com)
- Windsor man with loaded gun arrested at Connecticut Convention Center parking garage, police say (nhregister.com)
Simsbury
- Simsbury Native Launches App To Help Families Connect (patch.com)
- Elizabeth Anne DuBois (greensborowatchman.com)
West Hartford
- West Hartford Announces Pool Closures, Facility Maintenance And Ice Rink Status (patch.com)
Ok Bloomfield! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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