🌱 Patch AM: New Owner Announced For RJ Cafe & Bistro In Madison

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In today's newsletter:

• Beloved Madison cafe changes hands to a familiar face

Also on today's calendar: Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Owner Announced For RJ Cafe & Bistro In Madison (patch.com) — Madison residents will soon see a familiar face running RJ Cafe & Bistro, the popular spot tucked behind RJ Julia Booksellers, as longtime staffer Lauren Ream takes over ownership. After 15 years at the Boston Post Road cafe, former owner Kym Campbell is stepping away, sharing heartfelt thanks to loyal customers and staff while the cafe briefly closes for the transition.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Annual Concert and Dinner Fundraiser at Rettich Preserve →
  Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust, 249-295 River Rd, Madison
  5:00 pm
Monday September 14
• REGISTER Before we open! →
  246 Boston St, Guilford
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• 10-Week Learn To Play Hockey with the NY Rangers & Shoreline Sharks →
  Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Pl, North Branford
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• The Barn's 6th Grade Back-To-School Dance! →
  8 Campus Dr, Madison
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Getting Your Affairs In Order →
  James Blackstone Memorial Library Auditorium, 758 Main St, Branford
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon →
  , Madison
  7:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Madison and Guilford Democratic Town Committees to Host Joint "Meet the Candidates" Event at Histor →
  The Munger Barn at Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, CT
  4:30 pm
Monday September 14
• Keeping Your World Steady: How the Inner Ear Impacts Balance & Falls →
  E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Johnson Community Room
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Sunset Splash: Connect Through Art Annual Exhibition →
  E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Rd, Madison
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement →
  Online Event
  12:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Friends of Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale →
  Branford Train Station, 35 Maple St, Branford, CT, 06405
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Guilford

• The Guilford Police Department Is Hiring: Details (patch.com)

Clinton

• Restaurant Among 14 New Businesses Registered In Clinton In August (patch.com)

Ok Madison! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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