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In today's newsletter:

• Know who to call in Canton for injured backyard birds.

Also on today's calendar: Rarely Available Fred Jones Sculpture for Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
• Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Small Birds in Distress (ct.gov) — If you find an injured or orphaned small bird in Canton, you're urged first to assess whether it's truly in distress, then contact Roaring Brook Nature Center for authorized care. The guide explains when to return a chick to its nest, when to leave fledglings alone, and which licensed rehabilitators across Connecticut can legally handle different bird species.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Rarely Available Fred Jones Sculpture for Sale →
  180 Carriage Hill Dr, Wethersfield, CT, 06109,
  8:00 am
Saturday October 10
• AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey →
  Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St, Canton
  8:00 pm
Monday October 12
• On-Campus Open House at The Ethel Walker School →
  230 Bushy Hill Rd, Simsbury
  8:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Xfinity Event Coming to BJ's Wholesale Club Shopping Plaza in Torrington! →
  BJ's Wholesale Club, 1280 E Main St, Torrington
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 14
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  11:30 am
Friday October 16
• Friends of the Avon Library 2026 Used Book Sale →
  Avon Library Community Room, 281 Country Club Rd, Avon
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Avon Honors Those Who Serve →
  Avon Senior Center, 635 W Avon Rd, Avon
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Fall Luncheon "Enchanted Forest" Fundraiser →
  First Congregational Church of Canton Center, 184 Cherry Brook Rd, Canton
  11:30 am
Wednesday October 21
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  11:30 am
Saturday October 24
• Tag & Bake Sale →
  North Canton Community United Methodist Church, 3 Case St, Canton
  9:00 am

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• VIO Med Spa — 9598660451
• Simsbury Dental Associates — 8602170544
• Ethan Allen — (860) 693-8372
• UConn Health — (860) 679-8511
• Kevin Palmer Painting, LLC. — (860) 658-2441
• Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc — (860) 693-6294
• US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org — (860) 593-4298
• Oasis Pet Care & Services LLC
• Action Carpet & Floor Covering — (860) 651-8406

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

• Simsbury Weekend Guide: 'The Little Mermaid' Surfaces At Simsbury High And Heublein Tower's Fall Views (patch.com)

Avon

• Avon Seeks Residents' Photos Of Best Images Of Town (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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