🌱 Which Mystic-area fall outings made Connecticut’s statewide bucket list?

Morning Mystic! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Mystic-area fall outings made Connecticut's statewide bucket list?
• Mystic Aquarium earns prestigious AZA accreditation after rigorous review

Also on today's calendar: Friday Fish & Chips in the Borough and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
• Saturday: Some sun, nice and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Your CT fall bucket list: 19 things to do, from leaf peeping to apple picking to state park hikes (ctpublic.org) — Mystic residents get several shout-outs in this statewide fall guide, including B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill and the Mystic Seaport Museum's October ghost lantern tours. You'll also find nearby options like Bluff Point in Groton and Essex river cruises, plus dozens of other drivable foliage, farm, and family attractions to help you plan autumn weekends close to home and around Connecticut.
   

• Rolling Hills Zoo Earns Accreditation (ksal.com) — Mystic residents can take pride that Mystic Aquarium, listed as Mystic, Conn., is among 30 facilities earning accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after a rigorous review. The decision confirms the aquarium meets high standards for animal care, education, conservation, and guest experience alongside major zoos across North America and abroad.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mystic

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Friday Fish & Chips in the Borough →
  Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, 26 Main St., Stonington Borough.,
  11:00 am
• The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution →
  Hotel Callista, 352 Main St, Norwich
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of Greeneville →
  Trolley Pick-up 352 Main St, Norwich, CT, 06360,
  10:00 am
• 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express →
  Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU, New Britain
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live? →
  Online,
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Mystic Ukulele Strummers →
  Union Baptist Church, 119 High Street, Mystic
  5:00 pm
• Ladies' Night with Tito's at Milestone →
  Milestone, 12 Water Street, Mystic
  5:00 pm
• Oysters & Bubbles at La Plage Mystic →
  La Plage Mystic, 105 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic
  5:00 pm
• Oysters & Bubbles Thursdays at La Plage →
  La Plage Mystic, 105 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic
  5:00 pm
• Oysters & Bubbles Turns Thursdays Into a Waterfront Tradition at La Plage Mystic →
  La Plage Mystic, 105 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic
  5:00 pm
• Ladies' Night with Tito's at Milestone →
  Milestone, 12 Water Street, Mystic
  5:00 pm
• LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone recognize this house?
  My Amazon package was delivered there yesterday afternoon. It was addressed to Gorman, 63 Edgecomb St Mystic. This picture is NOT 63 Edgecomb. Hope… (Nextdoor Mystic)

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (03279) - 242 Greenmanville Ave in Mystic. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Stonington

• What does Brown do for Bears? Deliver goals (thewesterlysun.com)
• Several new laws set to take effect on Thursday (nbcconnecticut.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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