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In today's newsletter:

• How a Danbury video duo just won global recognition
• Will a new Route 7 concrete plant change your daily commute?

Also on today's calendar: Brewster Carmel Garden Show "America the Beautiful--250 Years" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Some sun with a shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danbury couple get overdue recognition as the best documentarians (westfaironline.com) — Alicia and Renato Ghio, the Danbury-based team behind RmediA, just earned a top Communicator Award for their documentary on Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, highlighting immigrant experiences. Their company, long active with Danbury nonprofits and even the City of Danbury's 250th gala, continues to produce storytelling-driven videos that elevate local voices while gaining national recognition.
   

• Route 7 traffic, air pollution under microscope in company's plan for New Milford concrete plant (newstimes.com) — Plans for a new concrete mixing plant on Route 7 in New Milford are under review, with engineers arguing their dust-control and traffic measures will protect public health and keep congestion in check. Because this stretch is described as greater Danbury's busiest commercial corridor, any decision could affect air quality and truck traffic for many area commuters.
   

📸 Around Danbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Danbury

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 21
• Brewster Carmel Garden Show "America the Beautiful--250 Years" →
  Trinity Lutheran Church, 2103 US-6, Brewster
  2:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Blood Drive →
  Saint Joseph Church, 376 Main St, Danbury
  9:00 am
• ANYTHING HELPS - A New Play About Charity →
  Merryall Community Center, Inc., 8 Chapel Hill Rd, New Milford
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Hats and Shades Blues Brothers Tribute Show →
  The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St, Danbury
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• 🍂 Fairfield Fall Mini Sessions 2026 at the Fairfield Audubon Society | Family Photography in Connec →
  Connecticut Audubon Society, 2325 Burr St, Fairfield
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Margerie Reservoir Trail Advisory Committee - Meeting #18 →
  Danbury, CT Calendar, 155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury
  6:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Singo at the Vespucci Lodge →
  Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave, Danbury
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Meet Local Children's Author: Emily Gervasio →
  Barnes & Noble, 1991 Highland Ave, Cheshire
  12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• St Peter R. C. Parish 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time →
  104 Main St, Danbury
  10:30 am
Friday August 28
• Singer Vincent Rodriguez at the Vespucci Lodge →
  Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave, Danbury
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Danbury Moose Lodge's Annual Lobsterfest →
  Danbury Moose Lodge, Danbury
  12:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Trivia at the Vespucci Lodge in Danbury →
  Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave, Danbury
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary —Ellen Read on Patch
• When every second counts in a stroke, Danbury Hospital is ready —Amy Read on Patch

• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Whole Body Team Member (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition - Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service) - Part Time in Danbury. Apply here.
• Meyer Jabara Hotels posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bethel

• Bethel, Brookfield Schools Receive Special Education Grant (patch.com)
• Atlantic Shore shuts down Bethel 12-0 at BRWS (timesobserver.com)

New Fairfield

• New Fairfield, CT, Michael Handlmaier, 28, Dies Suddenly After Cardiac Arrest (theunionstar.com)
• Football preview: Newtown drops to Class MM with veteran defense leading the way (newstimes.com)

Brookfield

• Dolly Parton-Themed Corn Maze Coming To Brookfield (patch.com)
• Medical Device Manufacturer Expands Operations Into Brookfield (patch.com)

Ok Danbury! 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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