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π± Patch AM: The Durham Recreation Department Presents: The Allyn Brook Park Summer Concert Series 2026 and 13 more events
You won't want to miss Italian Festival 2026 on the Durham Patch calendar

Morning Durham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Italian Festival 2026 at St. George Church
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize at Long Island Sound
- Building Committee at Regional School District 13
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Durham
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★ Featured events ★
- Italian Festival 2026 →
St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford
5:00 pm - 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Building Committee
Regional School District 13 CRHS Library
5:00 pm - The Durham Recreation Department Presents: The Allyn Brook Park Summer Concert Series 2026 →
Allyn Brook Park, 144 Pickett Ln, Durham
6:00 pm - Full Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:30 pm - Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Bryan Titus at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Xfinity Presents: The Parent Trap ~ Free Outdoor Movie Night! →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
7:30 pm - Oink & Om: Yoga Flow Class at Lyman Orchards →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Saturday Morning Tarot & Oracle Gathering at The Red Barn! 🔮 📅 Every Saturday! — The Red Barn in Durham →
The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham
10:00 am - Meet & Greet: Winnie-the-Pooh at Lyman Orchards →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Burgers, Beer & Line Dancing: Line Dancing Under the Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
5:00 pm - Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- YMCA Kindergarten Preparatory Academy Now Enrolling for Fall
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Louis J. LaViola (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
- Regional School District 13 posted a job opening for Head Baseball Coach in Durham. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Durham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middletown
- ARTFARM Middletown Presents 'ephemera' September 19th (hk-now.com)
- Middletown-based CT Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS) Adds Director of Sports Sales/Marketing Officer (patch.com)
Haddam
- Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird - Haecceity - Deleuzian Asemics - AI / EZE, 2026 (blogspot.com)
Meriden
- Bridge Reopens After Project In Meriden (patch.com)
- 7 Arrested In Child Predator Sting Operation: Meriden Police (patch.com)
Ok Durham! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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