🌱 Patch AM: Where Mansfield Residents Can Get Pumpkins This Fall In Tolland County

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In today's newsletter:

• Find your perfect Mansfield pumpkin and make a day of it

Also on today's calendar: The Light Within and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
• Saturday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where Mansfield Residents Can Get Pumpkins This Fall In Tolland County (patch.com) — Celebrate fall close to home with several pumpkin-picking options in and around Mansfield, including local spots like Pumpkin Paul's Farm and Hillside Farm. The guide highlights other Tolland County farms, plus practical tips on choosing and carving the perfect jack-o'-lantern for your porch. Families can also enjoy hayrides, corn mazes, and other seasonal activities while supporting local growers.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mansfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• The Light Within →
  Friends Meeting House, 57 Hunting Lodge Rd, Mansfield
  10:30 am
• A World Unboxed - Global Arts Festival →
  Loos Center for the Arts, 150 CT-169, Woodstock
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Moonchildren →
  Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC), 306 High St, Windham
  5:30 pm
• (PR) Craft & Chat →
  Program Room, Mansfield
  6:00 pm
• Craft & Chat →
  Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Moonchildren: Show #2 →
  Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC), 306 High St, Windham
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Saturday Morning Qigong & Tai Chi →
  Friends Meeting House, 57 Hunting Lodge Rd, Mansfield
  8:30 am
• Moonchildren: Show #5 →
  Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC), 306 High St, Windham
  2:00 pm
• Jake Shimabukuro →
  Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Rd, Mansfield
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Moonchildren: Show #6 →
  Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC), 306 High St, Windham
  2:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Voces8 →
  Jorgensen Center 2132 Hillside Rd, Mansfield, CT, 06268
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Chair Qigong →
  Coventry Senior Center, Lake St, Coventry
  11:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Adventure Park posted a job opening for Customer Service/Front Desk (Park Host) in Mansfield Center. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Tolland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mansfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Storrs

• Law softball hires Leigh Barone as coach after her historic 10-year run at Masuk (thehour.com)
• Haywire announce NYC Rough Trade performance (nextmosh.com)
• Transformational UConn Initiative to Integrate Student-to-Workforce Services Earns Federal Grant (uconn.edu)

Coventry

• UConn football coach was drinking for hours before crashing in Tolland, fleeing scene, warrant says (ctinsider.com)

Vernon

• Milling, Paving Work Will Lead To Lane Closures, Delays In Vernon (patch.com)
• Vernon Weekend Guide: A Murder Mystery Dinner, A Spooky Puppet Show And A Church Fall Fest (patch.com)

Ok Mansfield! 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 is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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