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Restaurant Week Details + COVID Rates + New President Named
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Welcome back, Milford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Sept. 25.
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First, today's weather:
Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 58.
Here are the top stories today in Milford:
- Milford Restaurant Week Begins Monday: What You Need To Know: The lineup of featured and participating restaurants has been released along with special menus. (Milford Patch)
- Coronavirus Infections In Milford: Latest Updates, New Data: Here is how Milford compares to Connecticut for coronavirus infections and vaccinations. (Milford Patch)
- Milford Public Schools Hiring For 45 Jobs: See Full List (Milford Patch)
- Obituary: Randall "Randy" W. Watson, 69, of Milford (Milford Patch)
Today in Milford:
- V G XC Jonathan Law @ Winding Trails Invitational (12:00 AM)
- V B XC Jonathan Law @ Winding Trails Invitational (12:00 AM)
- Wildermere Beach Church Annual Fall Neighborhood Tag Sale (9:00 AM)
- Wildermere Beach Church Fall Neighborhood Tag Sale (9:00 AM)
- JV FB Jonathan Law v. Stratford - Jonathan Law High School Sports (10:30 AM)
- V B SOC Jonathan Law v. West Haven - Jonathan Law High School Sports (1:00 PM)
- JV B SOC Jonathan Law v. West Haven - Jonathan Law High School Sports (3:00 PM)
- V G SOC Jonathan Law @ Branford - Jonathan Law High School Sports (5:00 PM)
- 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept 25, Spirits of Milford Ghost Walk (7:00 PM)
- 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 25, Spirits of Milford Ghost Walk (8:00 PM)
Milford Patch Notebook
- Lauralton Hall: "All across the world Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Associates, students, staff, and others in our Mercy Family gathered in their places of welcome to say the Mercy Day 2021 prayer. Take a few minutes out of your day and pray along with us. #Op..." (Facebook)
- Lauralton Hall: "Happy Mercy Day! Ever since our founder Catherine McAuley opened the first House of Mercy in 1827, we have been opening doors of mercy. Celebrate Mercy Day virtually with us as we create places of welcome together! Join our professionall..." (Facebook)
- Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, CT: "The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Michael Moses as its new President, "Whether through my work as a Publisher, CEO, CRO, or Director, in both the for-profit and non-profit space, the achievement of positive ..." (Facebook)
- Pantochino Productions: "Victoria Sautee! Live On Stage this Christmas! Tickets on sale now at pantochino.com #letslearnstuff #musicalrevue #comedy #holidays #cocktails #milfordct #connecticut" (Instagram)
- Pantochino Productions: "The Happiest Musical of the Holiday Season!! Tickets on sale now at pantochino.com #holiidays #christmastree #happy #familytheatre #milfordct #discovermilfordct #connecticut" (Instagram)
- Meadowside School PTA - Milford, CT: "Our fall festival is happening soon! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PAmp7gY4k5svXddDDX1MaLagduaB9SMM/view" (Facebook)
- Lauralton Hall Alumnae: "Happy Mercy Day! Celebrate Mercy Day virtually with us as we create places of welcome together! Join our professionally live-streamed event: https://bit.ly/3AAx9s1" (Facebook)
- Milford CT City Hall: "The Milford Department of Human Services is continuing their Strong Families Create Strong Minds series. Please considering joining on September 28 and October 19. September 28 – Mindfulness and Other Wellness Strategies to Start Strong ..." (Facebook)
- Milford Prevention Council: "Zoom Storytime! Bring your pet: https://bit.ly/JoeyandGizmo" (Facebook)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA): "Have you been diagnosed with #PTSD as a result of having #CRPS? Answer this question and more via the CRPS crowdsourcing community on StuffThatWorks. ↓" (Facebook)
- Milford Arts Council, the MAC: ". Who's going to join Doug, Founders House, and us at The MAC for some good music, good food, and good vibes, for our Gypsy Swing Brunch on Oct 31st? https://milfordarts.org/doug-munro-lp" (Facebook)
- Milford Prevention Council: "During Suicide Awareness Month local State Representatives will be offering free QPR Training, Register Today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeGrqTspGtRTDigDityqzGXQSGSiAAlG?fbclid=IwAR2n_E-izd35_O1z88-NT8q--Py6XryseMBwnwg..." (Facebook)
- The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT: "Some capture the flag and bracelet making today!" (Facebook)
- Milford Arts Council, the MAC: "Make sure you hit the road and get over to the MAC for the Moipei Triplets in November. But with reduced seating capacity get your tickets while you still can. Find your tickets at milfordarts.org" (Facebook)
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Events:
- The Tidal Exchange FLEA Market (September 25)
- Electrify Your Drive! A Free EV Car Show (September 25)
- New York City Opera Star and Local Celebrities Bring Broadway to East Haven Landmark (September 25)
- The Valley Psychic Fair (September 26)
- CHJ Sukkot Service and Sunday School/Family Luncheon (September 26)
- Dreaming of Italy Travel Talk (September 28)
- Taxes in Retirement Seminar (September 28)
- 2021 Parkinson's Disease Optimism Walk – Westport CT (October 2)
- Bethany Harvest Festival - 20th Anniversary - Sun., October 3rd-FREE! (October 3)
- Fairfield Prep Open House (October 3)
- Medium Gallery Reading w/Tracy Ann McGrath (October 6)
- We Invite you to ExploreND! (October 17)
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Gigs & services:
- Vehicles wanted! Top prices paid! (Details)
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Job listings:
- Production Worker - 2nd shift - Seasonal (Details)
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— Chris Rhatigan
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