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🌱 Patch AM: Canton, Simsbury Schools Awarded $850K In State Special Education Grants
Also, don't miss Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast on the Canton Patch calendar
Good morning Canton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Canton schools land major grant to boost local special education
Also on today's calendar: Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Canton, Simsbury Schools Awarded $850K In State Special Education Grants (patch.com) — Canton families will see new investment in local special education, as Canton and New Hartford share a $500,000 grant and nearby Simsbury receives $350,000 under a new state incentive program. The funding is meant to expand in-district services so more Canton students with disabilities can learn closer to home, easing both educational and financial pressures on the community. 
📸 Around Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Simsbury Farms End of Summer Blast →
Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex (100 Old Farms Rd),
8:40 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - 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 - Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
10:00 am - ACCOC Walkie Talkies →
Lisa's Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub, 3 Depot St, Canton
1:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
📣 Canton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 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
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Canton PatchAM possible:
- UConn Health
- Ethan Allen — (860) 693-8372
- US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org — (860) 593-4298
- Simsbury Dental Associates — 8602170544
- Action Carpet & Floor Covering — (860) 651-8406
- Kevin Palmer Painting, LLC. — (860) 658-2441
- Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc — (860) 693-6294
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bemana, LLC posted a job opening for Generator Technician in Canton. Apply here.
- Canton Public Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Canton Middle/High School Floater 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)
Avon
- Avon Honored For Making Town Elderly-Friendly (patch.com)
- Introducing Customized Granite Countertops in Avon (middletownlifemagazine.com)
- Popular pet food recalled after 3 dogs got sick in latest U.S. salmonella scare (fastcompany.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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