🌱 Patch AM: Growing Mexican Fast Food Chain To Open CT's First Restaurant In Newington

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In today's newsletter:

• Newington lands Connecticut's first Taco John's on Costello Road
• Why are Pokémon fans lining up outside Newington's Best Buy weekly?

Also on today's calendar: 2-Day Hartford Estate Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
• Sunday: Cool with heavy rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Growing Mexican Fast Food Chain To Open CT's First Restaurant In Newington (patch.com) — Newington is set to host Connecticut's first Taco John's, a Mexican-inspired fast-food restaurant opening this month at 56B Costello Road. Led by Newington resident and Reliance Hospitality Group CEO Arsal Jaffery, the new spot will feature seating, drive-through, and delivery, adding another national brand to the Costello Road and Berlin Turnpike commercial corridor.
   

• Pokémon Frenzy: Fans drive soaring demand for 30th Anniversary trading cards (fox61.com) — In Newington, Pokémon's 30th anniversary has fans lining up outside Best Buy whenever new trading card stock arrives, hoping to score packs at regular prices. Local collectors describe hours-long waits, surging demand across Connecticut shops, and how the hobby's mix of nostalgia, investment, and community has reshaped everything from small card shows to online content creators.
   

📸 Around Newington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• 2-Day Hartford Estate Sale →
  60 Girard Ave, Hartford
  8:00 am
Saturday September 19
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Fall Makers Market →
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• The K.C. Movement →
  Newington CT
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Community Acupuncture →
  Balance Massage & Wellness Center, 135 Day St, Newington
  9:00 am
• NHS Girls Volleyball car wash →
  Newington CT
  9:00 am
• Solo Agers Coffee Social in Newington →
  Chick-fil-A Newington, 3240 Berlin Tpke, Newington
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Day Dril-Training →
  Newington CT
  10:00 am
• Hearts United Cat Rescue at Petco, Newington →
  Petco, 188 Kitts Lane, Newington
  1:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Yon Kippur →
  Newington CT
Saturday September 26
• Wine Fest →
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live? →
  Online
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Longo Landscapes, offering quotes to new year round or seasonal clients for fall cleanups and snow removal.
  Quality work at an affordable price. Message or contact 860-993-7365. (Nextdoor Beechwood Park)
• Need gutter cleaning or just a reinforcement.
  CJ is the perfect team 680-777-0081. He's a local handyman who's skillful and trustworthy. Works with your budget. (Nextdoor Richard St)

• Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Newington. Apply here.
• Red Lobster posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Rocky Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• New Britain resident sentenced for drug trafficking (newbritainherald.com)
• BUSINESS RESOURCE: Fair allows small business entrepreneurs to connect, learn (newbritainherald.com)
• Wheeler's Basic Needs Fund gets a big boost with $10K investment (newbritainherald.com)

Wethersfield

• In Your Neighborhood: Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation Kindness Classic (wtnh.com)

West Hartford

• West Hartford Stop & Shop Visit Equals Massive Lotto Win For Hartford Resident (patch.com)
• Diabetes Workshops Offered In West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District (patch.com)

Ok Newington! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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