🌱 Patch AM: How Hartford Athletic’s surge is drawing passionate fans from Newington.

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In today's newsletter:

• How Hartford Athletic's surge is drawing passionate fans from Newington.

Also on today's calendar: New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hartford Athletic looks to build on sellout crowd after USL Cup run (nbcconnecticut.com) — A Newington resident was among more than 6,100 fans who packed Hartford's Trinity Health Stadium for Hartford Athletic's USL Cup final, showcasing growing statewide support for the club. With stadium expansion plans and three home matches left, team leaders hope more Newington-area fans will travel in to boost crowds and momentum.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" →
  Saint John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave, West Hartford
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Chair Aerobics →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  9:00 am
• Reading to Pets Newington →
  Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington
  11:00 am
• Telephone BINGO →
  Newington, CT Calendar
  1:00 pm
• Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live? →
  Online
  3:00 pm
• Newington Housing Authority Regular Meeting →
  Newington, CT Calendar, 241 West Hill Road, Newington
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Setback →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  1:00 pm
• Open Painting Studio →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  1:30 pm
• Commission on Aging and Disabled Regular Meeting →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  6:00 pm
• P is for Pumpkin Culinary Class for Kids →
  Stew Leonard's of Newington, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
  6:00 pm
• Open Space Committee Regular Meeting →
  Newington, CT Calendar, 200 Garfield Street, Newington
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Chair Aerobics →
  Newington, CT Calendar, Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street, Newington
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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  Does anyone on Willard Avenue use Spectrum (previously Cox) Mobile service for IPhones? How would you rate their service? Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Newington)

• Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Newington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• CCSU notches first win, opens conference play with dominant 45-14 victory over Wagner (newbritainherald.com)
• MAJOR EXPANSION: City, school officials break ground on Smith Elementary reno (bristolpress.com)
• A whole lot of 'Sleepy Hollow' mixed with some laughs is on tap this week in CT arts (courant.com)

Wethersfield

• The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Connecticut (worldatlas.com)

West Hartford

• Major Changes For West Hartford's Bulky Waste Process (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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