🌱 Patch AM: Canton HS Football Player Nominated For Major Award With NY Giants

Cheers Canton! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Canton sophomore's grit could bring big grant to school football
• What to do if you find an injured bird in Canton

Also on today's calendar: AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
• Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 63, low: 53.
• Monday: Some rain in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Canton HS Football Player Nominated For Major Award With NY Giants (patch.com) — Canton residents are being urged to support Canton High School sophomore Matthew Yanke, who's been nominated for the 2026 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award recognizing character and perseverance. His nomination highlights leadership on Canton's football team, success in multiple sports, and volunteer work, and a win could bring up to $10,000 in equipment grants to Canton's football program.
   

• Small Birds in Distress (ct.gov) — If you find a small bird in distress in Canton, this guide explains when to return it to the nest and when to call a rehabilitator, including Roaring Brook Nature Center's contact. It also lists other Connecticut wildlife volunteers and clarifies which bird species need special permits.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

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
Friday October 16
• Friends of the Avon Library 2026 Used Book Sale →
  Avon Library Community Room, 281 Country Club Rd, Avon
  4:00 pm

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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
Saturday October 17
• Clothing Sale →
  Hall @ St Ann's, 289 Arch Rd, Avon
  9:00 am
• 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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• UConn Health — (860) 679-8511
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Town of Simsbury Connecticut posted a job opening for Building Custodian II 2nd Shift (Part Time) in Simsbury. Apply here.
• Dyno Nobel posted a job opening for Manufacturing Operator *3rd Shift* (Competitive Pay) in Simsbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

• Simsbury Open Houses Oct. 10-11: 8 Homes Near Simsbury Farms, Heritage Glen And Talcott Mountain (patch.com)

Avon

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

Farmington

• Patch Candidate Profile: Gary A. Palumbo For 21st State House (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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