🌱 Patch AM: Can Guilford turn its hot start into a state title run?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Guilford turn its hot start into a state title run?

Also on today's calendar: " Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 73, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who will win 2026 CIAC field hockey titles? Our midseason predictions (ctpost.com) — Connecticut's midseason field hockey predictions put Guilford back in the spotlight as a perennial Class M contender, with an 8-1-0-0 record and standout player Zoe Tsoukanelis. The piece breaks down likely championship matchups across Classes L, M, and S, and explains how Guilford, Hand, Branford, and others could shape the November state tournament.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Guilford

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• " Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" →
  Canine Cancer Alliance - A NonProfit 501c3,
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Syd's Book Shack Book Festival & Sale →
  Syd's Book Shack & Boutique, 26 Boston Post Rd, Madison
  9:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School →
  Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Fall Festival at The Big Red Barn - Bishop's Orchards - FALL FEST & PICK YOUR OWN CLOSED 9/26 & 9/27 →
  480 New England Rd, Guilford
Thursday October 15
• Divorce & Money Workshop →
  Virtual
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Boots, Boats & BBQ →
  Owenego Inn, 40 Linden Ave, Branford
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• DINK for a Difference - Beginner Plus Pickleball Tournament to benefit Guilford Meals on Wheels →
  Bittner Park, 1450 Durham Rd, Guilford
  8:30 am
• Harvest Craft Fair →
  St. John's Episcopal Church, 129 Ledge Hill Rd, North Guilford, CT, 06437
  9:00 am
• Harvest Day at Dudley Farm →
  2351 Durham Rd, Guilford
  10:00 am
• Hot Cat Jazz Band →
  Church of the Holy Advent, 81 E Main St, Clinton
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Guilford Seniors Annual Holiday & Craft Fair →
  32 Church St, Guilford
  9:00 am
• World Singing Day →
  Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - CSA/Carts Clerk (Garafalo CT) Salary Range $16.94-$16.94/hr in Clinton. Apply here.
• Adidas posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Store Associate - Clinton Crossing Premium, 6196, Clinton, CT in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Guilford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Madison

• Inside Week 5 of CIAC football: 'Eat the Bear,' 5-0 starts and an NVL thriller (thehour.com)

North Branford

• VIDEO: Stolen vehicle involved in rollover crash in North Branford (wtnh.com)

Branford

• 'Just a blessing:' Wedding held for resident at Branford senior nursing facility (wtnh.com)
• 8 Things to Do This Weekend: Garlic & Harvest Festival, Carrie The Musical and more (wtnh.com)
• The headlines look bad for Connecticut beer. The numbers tell a different story. (thehour.com)

Ok Guilford! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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