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🌱 What did fabricators learn at East Hartford’s quartz thermoforming workshop?
Spotted on the East Hartford calendar: The 14th Annual Tag Sale
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In today's newsletter:
- What did fabricators learn at East Hartford's quartz thermoforming workshop?
Also on today's calendar: The 14th Annual Tag Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Step-by-Step Demo to Thermoforming Quartz (stoneworld.com) — A recent Stone Fabricator's Alliance workshop at American Floor Covering in East Hartford walked attendees through a practical, step‑by‑step method for thermoforming quartz. Production manager Joe Durfee explained which quartz types bend, how to heat and form pieces safely, and why the process voids manufacturer warranties but can unlock creative custom designs. 
📸 Around East Hartford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Hartford
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★ Featured events ★
- The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
9:00 am - Jermaine Woodard Jr. and Friends Jazz Jam →
The Wood Memorial Library & Museum, 783 Main St, South Windsor
7:00 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Teen & Adult Social Club - Bingo & Karaoke Music →
6:00 pm - Back to School Picnic
Bus Loop Parking Lot
6:00 pm - Together We Run for Education Charity Road Race →
East Hartford CT - The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
The Historic Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
9:00 am - Free Intro to Square dance Lessons →
Buttonball Elementary School, 376 Buttonball Ln, Glastonbury
9:00 am - GREYWIND "2026 Headline Tour" →
The Webster, 31 Webster St, Hartford
7:00 pm - 5th Annual UDL in Higher Education Conference at Goodwin University →
Goodwin University, 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford - East Hartford Breast Cancer Walk 2026 →
50 Chapman Place, East Hartford
9:00 am - South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 →
75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
9:00 pm - St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo →
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
6:30 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
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- Welcome to a new classic barber shop, where we elevate grooming to an art form.
Here, you'll discover expertly crafted haircuts, hot shaves, facials, beard/face grooming within a relaxing atmosphere designed for your comfort… (Nextdoor Foran Park) - Hi everyone.
Happy Sunday. I am looking for a CDL driver for a dump truck company.If you or someone you know is looking for a job please message me. 8609672095 (Nextdoor Silver Lane)
- Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Bartender in East Hartford. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member Competitve Pay in East Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hartford here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Wethersfield
- Racist Graffiti Found Throughout Wethersfield: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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