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🌱 New Britain’s Anthony Mora steps into a major New England boxing rivalry
Happening soon: Armenian Festival on the New Britain Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- New Britain's Anthony Mora steps into a major New England boxing rivalry
Also on today's calendar: Armenian Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boston Harbor Fight Night 2: Francis Hogan Headlines August 29 Card (fightbookmma.com) — New Britain super lightweight Anthony Mora is set for a regional showdown against Dorchester's Jonathan DePina on the undercard of Boston Harbor Fight Night 2 at Encore Boston Harbor on August 29. The card features undefeated headliner Francis "Frank the Tank" Hogan, a heavyweight title bout, and several New England prospects, giving local fight fans a chance to follow Mora on a big-stage regional event. 
📸 Around New Britain
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Britain
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★ Featured events ★
- Armenian Festival →
Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, 1910 Stanley St, New Britain
12:00 pm - St. James Fall Fair →
3 Mountain Rd, Farmington
9:00 am
Sunday August 23
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- 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 - Back to School Bash
Consolidated School District of New Britain Walnut Hill Park, 184 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06052, USA
4:00 pm - Back to School Bash →
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School New Britain, CT 06053
4:00 pm - Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm, a
New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
8:00 am - Free YMCA Basketball Training League →
Willow Street Park, 43 Willow St, New Britain
10:00 am - Chamberlain's 2nd Annual Back to School Bash!
Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain, CT 06051
4:00 pm - Hole in One
Hole in the Wall Theater 116 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051 - Dozynki – Harvest Festival — Polish American... →
Falcon's Field, 731 Farmington Ave, New Britain
10:00 am - NFL Flag Football League at the Y →
Willow Street Park, 43 Willow St, New Britain
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The New Britain-Berlin YMCA Champions Youth Sports and Connection in New Season —Joan Goodman Read on Patch
- I just got through seeing another person whose cat got out and is still missing.
As a cat owner, it breaks my heart to see this and so I decided to do a quick search for potential products that would prevent cats from getting out… (Nextdoor Monroe) - A few months ago I asked for a barbershop recommendation for an older man such as myself.
I went to Amentas Barber Shop in Berlin as a walk in. The prices were good. They take appointments and walk ins. The cut was great and I got a… (Nextdoor Lasalle St)
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for Housekeeper / House Cleaner in New Britain. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in New Britain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Britain here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newington
- 293 Sterling Dr #293, Newington, CT 06111 - 3 beds/2.5 baths (redfin.com)
- Conn. residents are renting their backyard pools, but some are getting into hot water (theday.com)
- Hartford police raise staffing concerns after 1 killed, 4 injured in weekend shooting (nbcconnecticut.com)
Farmington
- Farmington River Pier Fundraising Effort Proves Wildly Successful (patch.com)
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