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🌱 Patch AM: How Naugatuck is rallying around the McDougall family this week
Spotted on the Naugatuck calendar: Back to School Open House at NHAOPA
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In today's newsletter:
- How Naugatuck is rallying around the McDougall family this week
Also on today's calendar: Back to School Open House at NHAOPA and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A stray morning shower; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Naugatuck, CT: Tri Valley Cheerleader Vanessa McDougall Passes Away Tragically; GoFundMe Nears $10K Goal to Help Family (theunionstar.com) — A Naugatuck family is mourning the sudden loss of cheerleader Vanessa McDougall, as neighbors rally around them through a GoFundMe that has already raised more than half its $10,000 goal. Local cheer organizations and residents from Naugatuck and the Waterbury area are sharing tributes, donations, and messages of support to help cover funeral and memorial expenses. 
📸 Around Naugatuck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Naugatuck
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★ Featured events ★
- Back to School Open House at NHAOPA →
New Haven Academy of Performing Arts, 597 Main St, East Haven
1:00 pm - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Tasteful Tasting →
The Crystal Room, 98 School St, Naugatuck
6:00 pm - St. Michael's Annual Village Green Fair →
Naugatuck Green, 210 Church St, Naugatuck
10:00 am - Western Outside Movie Night
Western Elementary School Naugatuck, CT 06770
6:30 pm - St. Michael's Annual Village Green Fair →
Naugatuck Green, 210 Church St, Naugatuck
10:00 am - Embrace Change Mission Forging Relationships Seminar →
, Naugatuck
12:00 pm - September 13th ~ Sunday Worship resumes at 11:00 am start time →
Hillside Covenant Church, 100 Hillside Ave, Naugatuck
11:00 am - Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th →
Newbury Place, 41 Oak Tree Rd, Southbury
9:30 am - Day Seminar →
10:00 am - Community Appreciation Dinner →
VFW Post 201 Hall, 2205 Baldwin St, Waterbury
12:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
📣 Naugatuck Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Easy Pet Sitting Gig
Looking for someone to sit with well-behaved 10-month-old puppy. literally requires no active care—no feeding or walking. Puppy has extreme... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey neighbors!
I'm working on cleaning up and improving my yard and wanted to check here before buying everything. If anyone has extra mulch, landscaping stones,… (Nextdoor Eastern Naugatuck)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Prospect. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Waterbury Chili's in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naugatuck here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beacon Falls
- Proposed AI data center in Beacon Falls draws concerns (chargerbulletin.com)
Middlebury
- Response to Straits Turnpike distribution center (bee-news.com)
- Westover School Student Named National Merit Semifinalist (patch.com)
- Vineyard seeks volunteer labor (bee-news.com)
Waterbury
- Attorney wants DCF to release more records to victim in Waterbury captivity case (nbcconnecticut.com)
- West Haven man sentenced 55 years for murdering Lindsey Hopkins in Guilford (fox61.com)
Ok Naugatuck! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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