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You won't want to miss $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT on the Ellington Patch calendar

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Good morning Ellington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT at St. Joseph Catholic Church
  • Dementia Dialogue Book Event with John Scully!
  • Jay Medal Soirée at Jay Estate

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Thursday: A t-storm possible; breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know someone who can help finish a Christmas stocking kit?
    I've completed all the cross stitching on the front but need help assembling the pieces with a sewing machine. Looking for someone who will handle it… (Nextdoor Ellridge Place)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Tolland. Apply here.
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 2605 in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tolland

  • CT lawmaker seeks moratorium on new data centers in state. He wants people and the environment protected. (courant.com)

Vernon

  • C&M Services Publishes Soft Wash vs. Pressure Wash Guide for Northern CT (middlesboronews.com)

Stafford

  • State Releases 2025-26 Smarter Balanced Test Scores — See How Willington Students Scored (patch.com)
  • State Releases 2025-26 Smarter Balanced Test Scores — See How Stafford Students Scored (patch.com)

Ok Ellington! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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