Cats, Dogs, Sports, Weather and More!

It's Friday, Oct. 15. Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Brookfield:

1. Brookfield Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening (Patch)
2. Brookfield Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (Patch)
3. Latest Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption At Brookfield Area Shelters (Patch)
4. Winning $50K CT Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County (Brookfield Daily Voice)
5. Weekend Prep Sports Schedule For Brookfield Area (Patch)
6. NYS Association of County Health Officials recognize Dr. Michael Nesheiwat (putnamcountyny.com)
7. With some of the lowest COVID rates in the area, Danbury to drop indoor mask mandate (Danbury News Times)
8. SEIU District 1199 on strike in 28 locations including New Milford group homes (Danbury News Times)
9. No Threat Found After Investigation Into Possible Threat at Swift Middle School in Watertown (NBC Connecticut)

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Today in Brookfield:

• [title of show] - the hit musical! (8:00 PM)

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Brookfield Patch Notebook

• Brookfield CT Farmers Market: "Tomorrow is Market day! It is an extra special day. The moms club will be there with pumpkin painting. Come to town hall to support the local vendors. All the farmers, bakers, crafters, soaps, jams, flowers, dog treats, chocolates and mo..." (Facebook)
• The Brookfield Library: "Are you a local Brookfield artist? Want to be considered for your own show? Submit samples of your work by emailing the Brookfield Library Art Gallery Committee at gallery@brookfieldlibrary.org. The Committee will review all submissions ..." (Facebook)
• The Brookfield Library: "Learn Microsoft Word next Monday, October 18th @ 10 a.m. on the American Job Center Career Coach Bus! This Is a two-part class, so please see our attached flyer for details. If interested In attending, please register below. https://www...." (Facebook)

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