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π± Patch AM: Introduction to Ceremonial Cacao and 10 more events
Coming up on the Durham Patch calendar: 12th Senate Candidates' Debate

Good morning Durham! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 12th Senate Candidates' Debate at Nathanael B. Greene Community Center
- ACAP South Central MEDICARE MUST KNOWS for 2027 at Masonicare At Ashlar Village
- Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook at Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 34 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Durham
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★ Featured events ★
- 12th Senate Candidates' Debate →
Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St, Guilford
7:00 pm - ACAP South Central MEDICARE MUST KNOWS for 2027 →
Masonicare At Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford
5:30 pm - Electrify Your Drive! Free EV Car Show in Old Saybrook →
Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook
12:00 pm - Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 →
Martin-Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Introduction to Ceremonial Cacao →
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden
6:00 pm - Setback at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Frank Yantorno at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - The Orchard Trials: Haunted House at Lyman Orchards →
105 South St, Middlefield
7:00 pm - School of Rock at the Apple Barrel →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
11:30 am - The Orchard Trials: Haunted House at Lyman Orchards →
105 South St, Middlefield
7:00 pm - The Orchard Trials: Haunted House at Lyman Orchards →
105 South St, Middlefield
7:00 pm - Recipe for Success: Carla Hall Book Signing at Lyman Orchards →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Thursday October 15
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🗞 Nearby News
Middletown
- VIDEO: West Hartford Cops Fired At Middletown Homicide Suspect In Hartford Chase: State (patch.com)
- CT's veterans cemetery is getting a major boost with nearly $600k in funds (courant.com)
Wallingford
- Threat Prompts Increased Police Presence At School In Wallingford: Officials (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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