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🌱 Patch AM: Wildlife Out Your Window with Brad Timm and 11 more events

Also check out Boy Scout Troop 96 Meetings on the Ellington Patch calendar

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Good morning Ellington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Boy Scout Troop 96 Meetings at Ellington Congregational Church
  • Wildlife Out Your Window with Brad Timm at Hall Memorial Library
  • Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer with clearing, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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