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Coming up on the calendar:
Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords at St Francis of Assisi Church
Italian Festival 2026 at St. George Church
Tech Topics: Passkeys and Other Account Questions at Meriden Public Library
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Counselors Available for Schedule Changes New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051 8:00 am
Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm, a New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051 8:00 am
STEAM Summer Classes for Kids → Middlesex County Chamber Chelsea Groton Bank Norwich Westside Branch 444 West Main Street Norwich, CT 9:00 am
Continuing Education: Training on CHFA Programs Middlesex County Chamber New Haven Middlesex REALTORS 2730 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 06437 9:00 am
Senior Lunch → Middlefield, CT Calendar, 405 Main St., Middlefield 10:30 am
2026 Top Dog Fundraiser for Middlesex United Way Middlesex County Chamber Missy's Top Dog Food Stand 221 Marlborough Street (Route 66) Portland, CT 06480 11:00 am
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Middlefield Children's Center -- enrolling and hiring! Middlefield Children's Center, a cooperative Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Middlefield, is welcoming children ages 32 months through 5 years... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Elara Caring posted a job opening for Medical Insurance Specialist Homecare in Meriden. Apply here.
Capstone Logistics posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator in Meriden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meriden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wallingford
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Cheshire
Home With 'Warm And Inviting Atmosphere' Hits The Market In Cheshire (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!