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🌱 Patch AM: Little Learners Story Time: Autumn (Ages 2-5) and 10 more events

And on the Essex Patch calendar - America at 250 for Educators

Friday September 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Cheers Essex! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • America at 250 for Educators at Jay Heritage Center
  • Little Learners Story Time: Autumn (Ages 2-5) at Essex Library Association
  • Connecticut River Museum Special Exhibit: Rhythm of the River: Music and Memory Along the Connecticut at Connecticut River Museum

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

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.

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  • Old Saybrook fire chief steps down amid investigation into possible budget discrepancy (wtnh.com)

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  • CT museum to host block party, 'Live from the Boathouse!' lecture series. How to attend (courant.com)

East Haddam

Ok Essex! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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