🌱 Patch AM: Canton Recruiting New Emergency Volunteers

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In today's newsletter:

• Canton seeks new CERT volunteers to boost local emergency readiness

Also on today's calendar: Join Us For Women's Networking at Ethan Allen! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Canton Recruiting New Emergency Volunteers (patch.com) — Canton is actively recruiting residents to join its Community Emergency Response Team, offering free FEMA-based training in disaster preparedness, medical operations, and search and rescue. Volunteers can support first responders, help run shelters, assist with communications and traffic at local events, and work with schools and community groups to boost Canton's overall emergency readiness.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 18
• Join Us For Women's Networking at Ethan Allen! →
  Ethan Allen, 135 Albany Turnpike, Canton
  8:30 am
• Let's Make This Season Unforgettable at Ethan Allen!🏈 →
  Ethan Allen, 135 Albany Turnpike, Canton
  10:00 am
Saturday August 22
• Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast →
  Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex (100 Old Farms Rd),
  8:40 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Sinai and Civics: Class 3: Justice for All →
  Heritage Hotel & Conference Ctr., 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury
  10:15 am
• Teddy Bear Picnic Family Event →
  Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton
  1:00 pm
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  11:30 am
• Sinai and Civics: Class 3: Justice for All →
  Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Rd, Salisbury
  7:15 pm
Friday August 21
• A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
  Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
  3:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• ACCOC Walkie Talkies →
  Lisa's Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub, 3 Depot St, Canton
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• The Art of Sourdough: Hands-On Workshop
  Simsbury Chamber of Commerce The Lucky Gut Collective 10 Wilcox St. Simsbury, CT 06070
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Saturday Storytime →
  Barnes & Noble, The Shops at Farmington Valley, Canton
  11:00 am
• Weekly Story Time (Every Saturday 11am) with... →
  The Shops at Farmington Valley, 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
  11:00 am
• Stop the Bleed →
  Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance, 4 Old Mill Ln, Simsbury
  6:05 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Farmington Valley - Core Team Member in Canton. Apply here.
• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Online Shopping Clerk in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

• Simsbury Native Launches App To Help Families Connect (patch.com)
• Elizabeth Anne DuBois (greensborowatchman.com)
• Central Connecticut cat rescue group says it has reached capacity, urges adoptions (wfsb.com)

Avon

• Introducing Customized Granite Countertops in Avon (middletownlifemagazine.com)
• UPDATED: Oma's Pride Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (6 Lb Bag) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk (einpresswire.com)

Granby

• East Granby Mourns Loss Of Beloved Town Staffer (patch.com)

Ok Canton! 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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