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π± Patch AM: Edible Animals Contest at the Ellington Farmers Market and 10 more events
Coming up: Sunday Worship on the Ellington Patch calendar

Hi there, Ellington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Sunday Worship at Ellington Congregational Church
- Edible Animals Contest at the Ellington Farmers Market at Ellington Farmers Market
- Somers Veterans Coffeehouse to Host "Stories from Service" at Somers Department of Veterans Affairs
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.
- Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 54.
- Monday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellington
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★ Featured events ★
- Sunday Worship →
Ellington Congregational Church, 72 Main Street, Ellington
10:00 am
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Edible Animals Contest at the Ellington Farmers Market →
Ellington Farmers Market, 72 Maple St, Ellington
9:00 am - Somers Veterans Coffeehouse to Host "Stories from Service" →
Somers Department of Veterans Affairs, 600 Main St, Somers
9:00 am - Ye Olde Blacksmith Shoppe →
Maple Street & Pinney Road, Somers
9:30 am - Senior Bell Choir Practice →
Ellington Congregational Church, 72 Main Street, Ellington
11:30 am - St. Luke Church 24th Annual Golf Tournament →
Ellington Ridge Country Club, 56 Abbott Rd, Ellington
9:00 am - Somers Women's Club Meeting →
Somers Congregational Church Foundation Room, 599 Main St, Somers
1:00 pm - South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 →
75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
9:00 am - Ellington Farmers Market Apple Festival →
Ellington Farmers Market, 72 Maple St, Ellington
9:00 am - Ye Olde Blacksmith Shoppe →
Maple Street & Pinney Road, Somers
9:30 am - America 250 Celebration on the Ellington Green →
Ellington Town Green, Main Street, Ellington
1:00 pm - Neighbors In Need Collection →
Ellington Congregational Church, 72 Main Street, Ellington
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
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Vernon
- Flock Camera 'Hits' Lead Police To Missing 90-Year-Old Vernon Man On Long Island (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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