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Good morning, Glastonbury! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, September 8 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know around Glastonbury today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain overnight. High: 81 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Glastonbury today:

  1. Glastonbury's community conversation on racial justice set for Sept. 23 (Journal Inquirer)

Events and programs for Glastonbury residents. Information via the town of Glastonbury website

FREE Movie Nights In Glastonbury

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy a free movie on the lawn behind the Riverfront Community Center. Reservations not required.

  • Wednesday, September 15, 2021: E.T. Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Clear River Fuel Oil and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 21, 2021: Despicable Me Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Gbury2Go and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 5:45p.m. Movie begins at 6:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 29, 2021: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Presented by the Tierney Family of Glastonbury, Kaman Air Vehicles and Glastonbury Parks and Recreation. Gates open at 5:45p.m. Movie begins at 6:45 p.m.

Passport to Health Fair In Glastonbury
Join us for the Passport to Health Fair at the Riverfront Community Center on Wednesday, September 22nd! Times are 2:00-4:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m. The event will feature vendors, health & wellness demonstrations, presentations a raffle and fun for the whole family!

The event will also feature the "Hidden in Plain Sight" educational experience that walks you through a typical teenage bedroom. The inside of the bedroom is set up with drug paraphernalia "Hidden in Plain Sight." This is an interactive display/program that offers adults insights into current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, concealment of illicit drugs & alcohol. Volunteers educate community members about drug trends, paraphernalia, how to talk to youth about alcohol & drugs, and what to do if a problem is suspected.

If you are interested in being a vendor or sponsor, please visit us online at www.glastonbury-ct.gov/passport2health or call (860)652-7678.

Town and Community Tag Sale

The Glastonbury Town Wide Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, September 25th (Raindate: Sunday, September 26th) from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. behind the Academy Building in Glastonbury, CT. The Town Wide Tag Sale gives buyers the opportunity to go to one place and spend the day visiting multiple tag sales! For sellers, it's a way to have a concentration of sales at one convenient destination, especially if having a tag sale at your home is not feasible.
Residents can purchase a 10'x10' space and bring your wares to sell at our annual event! You must provide your own tables. Cost is $35. Register online at https://glastonburyct.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29924
For additional information or information on space availability, please call the Glastonbury Parks and Recreation department at 860.652.7679 or e-mail us at recreation@glastonbury-ct.gov.

Parks and Recreation Fall Program Openings
Join us for some fabulous fall programs that still have openings including:

  • X-Factor Training Camp for Children
  • Skyhawks MultiSport Tots 9:00 a.m.
  • Healthy Harvest Cooking Class
  • Music Together
  • Fitness Classes – Virtual & In Person
  • …and More!

Register online by clicking here.

Nearby news

  1. Meriden blogger recommends local spots to view fall foliage (Meriden Record-Journal)
  2. Driver crashes car through Hoffman's Gun Center in Newington, allegedly robs store (WTNH.com)
  3. Wethersfield town manager, buffeted by controversial incidents, announces resignation (Hartford Courant)
  4. Hartford HealthCare director of at Home's Flu Program discusses flu season, when to get flu shots (WTNH.com)

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Today in Glastonbury:

  • Guardian Stampede (Parade for Athletes) (2:30 PM)
  • PTO Board Meeting - Buttonball Lane Elementary School (6:30 PM)
  • Sports Nutrition ~ Virtual Program for Teens (6:30 PM)
  • NAMI Family Support Group (7:00 PM)

Glastonbury Patch Notebook

  • Villari's Martial Arts of Glastonbury CT: "CONGRATULATIONS TO ANTHONY for earning his Certificate of Accomplishment for SELF-DISCIPLINE! He has been doing such a great job and doing his best every single CLASS. We are so PROUD of you Anthony reach GOALS, realize..." (Facebook)
  • Villari's Martial Arts of Glastonbury CT: "Please help us wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to future BLACK BELT leader… Colton Kelsey We hope you have an AWESOME birthday reach GOALS, realize POTENTIAL, achieve EXCELLENCE! VillariStudios.com" (Facebook)
  • Glastonbury Family YMCA: "Join us for Lift tonight at 5:30 p.m. We will save a spot for you!" (Facebook)
  • Welles-Turner Memorial Library: "What's It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser. Thursday, 9/9 @ 6PM. Author, auctioneer, appraiser, and radio show host, Mike Ivankovich, will introduce you to what determines value and reveal what your antiques, collectibles, and personal trea..." (Facebook)
  • CT River Valley Chamber: "Please Note: SPARC's Headshot Event this week is Cancelled https://conta.cc/3tktCeT" (Facebook)

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— Brian McCready

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