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• Can Guilford field hockey turn its powerhouse status into another title?

Also on today's calendar: Syd's Book Shack Book Festival & Sale and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 69, low: 62.
• Wednesday: Nice and warm with some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who will win 2026 CIAC field hockey titles? Our midseason predictions (ctpost.com) — Guilford's field hockey team is again highlighted as a perennial Class M contender, with an 8-1 record and key player Zoe Tsoukanelis drawing attention as midseason title predictions are updated. The story breaks down which programs statewide look strongest in each CIAC class, how Guilford's remaining schedule could shape seeding, and which rivals might stand between shoreline teams and November championships.
   

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★ Featured events ★

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
• NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program →
  Guilford CT
  6:30 pm
• Pat Todd's Tuxedo Junction →
  Guilford VFW Hall, 104 Mill Road, Guilford
  7:00 pm
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
Sunday October 18
• Boo Basket Making Class with 5 different Edible Treats! →
  96 Fair St, Guilford
  9:00 am
• Parent (Caregiver) and Me Color-Your-Own Jack-O-Lantern Quesadilla! →
  96 Fair St, Guilford
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a mechanic who works on BMW's: 1988 BMW M6 - E24
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🗞 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

• Top Connecticut high school girls swimming and diving top performances (Oct. 10) (stamfordadvocate.com)
• An unimaginable act of pet cruelty in CT inspired a mom and daughter to help. They've now aided hundreds. (courant.com)

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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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