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π± Patch AM: Putt Fore Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Event and 10 more events
Also, don't miss 12th Senate Candidates' Debate on the Durham Patch calendar

Hi there, Durham! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
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: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 40.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 52 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
- Putt Fore Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Event →
Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
4:00 pm - 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
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I went to Durham/Middlefield transfer station today expecting to pay $50 for my new sticker.
I was charged $60 and told it was because of the tariffs. Anyone know where I can find an explanation of why? I looked at the transfer station site… (Nextdoor Durham)
- Ametek posted a job opening for Optics Machinist - Polishing (2nd shift) in Middlefield. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Middletown
- New details emerge on shooting between police and Middletown homicide suspect (wtnh.com)
- Flock's Camera-Equipped Drones Take to the Skies as Emergency Responders, Raising New Privacy Questions (belaaz.com)
- Waterbury woman charged after attack on elderly neighbor, police say (middletownpress.com)
Wallingford
- Latest New Businesses Registered In Wallingford (patch.com)
Haddam
- Killingworth State Rep. Chris Aniskovich Receives Manufacturing Champion Award (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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