Meriden Daily: Fatal Crash + Latino Expo + Local Events

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Aug. 31.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Meriden:

1. Man Dies In Meriden Motorcycle Crash: A man is dead following a motorcycle wreck in Meriden on Saturday. (Meriden Patch)
2. Annual Latino Expo in Meriden highlights music, food, local business: The all-day event was held on the Meriden Green Sunday. (Meriden Record-Journal)
3. Obituary: Jane M. Post, 88, of Meriden (Meriden Patch)
4. Meriden Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area (Meriden Patch)
5. Local Jobs: Check Out Who's Hiring In The Area (Meriden Patch)

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Today in Meriden

• Hand-Built Pottery Classes (10:00 AM)

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Meriden Patch Notebook

• Meriden Humane Society: "Friends, we are very low on canned cat food. If you can, please consider making a donation via our Amazon smile or chewy wish lists or dropping off In The lobby, our kitties would be most grateful. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/S..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Humane Society: "TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Come join us on October 3 for an inspirational event which proceeds go directly to the shelter. Click on the event below for more information and purchase tickets. https://fb.me/e/8i2UAQI2U" (Facebook)
• United Way of Meriden and Wallingford: "Women and Families Center Sexual Assault Crisis Services is hosting an LGBT+ support group for survivors of sexual assault. Reach out to Gina Morales, LGBT Advocate/Counselor, for more info & to register! ⬇" (Facebook)
• Meriden Public Library: "Have you signed up for CreativeBug with your Library card? Get unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Check out this video on Repotting and Propagation of Houseplants with the Tender Gardener! https://www.creative..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws: "We are getting ready for our LAST YARD SALE of the year NOW, so SAVE THE DATES! Friday Sept 17th, Saturday Sept 18th, and Sunday Sept 19th. It will be held at 238 Olive St in Meriden. It starts around 8am & will go until about 5p..." (Facebook)
• United Rhythms Dance Studio: "Today! Come on down with your little one today 5:00! Have them try out a free dance class!" (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "We had a terrific day Saturday at The Meriden Green - a BIG THANKS to Meriden Farmers Market for this partnership. We WILL do it again next year. Stay tuned for our member videos that were recorded on-site. We'll be sharing those this we..." (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Sharing for our member ..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Hills Baptist: "Forged Men: Biblical Leadership | 8.29.2021 SUN PM Join our men's group tonight as we wrap up our discussions on biblical leadership!" (Facebook)

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