🌱 Patch AM: Navigating the Changes of Medicare: A Free Webinar and 10 more events

Hello Newington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Friends of the New Britain Public Library - Fall Book Sale at New Britain Public Library Community Room
• Officer Training
• Mayor & Town Council Regular Meeting at Town Hall Council Chambers Rm 103

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• Friends of the New Britain Public Library - Fall Book Sale →
  New Britain Public Library Community Room, 20 High St, New Britain
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Officer Training →
  Newington CT
  6:30 pm
• Mayor & Town Council Regular Meeting →
  Town Hall Council Chambers Rm 103, 200 Garfield Street, Newington
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Children's Winnie the Pooh Grab & Go →
  Newington CT
  10:00 am
• Town Plan and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting →
  Town Hall Council Chambers Rm 103, 200 Garfield Street, Newington
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Spooktober →
  Newington CT
  6:00 pm
• EMS Committee Regular Meeting →
  Town Hall Council Chambers Rm 103, 200 Garfield Street, Newington
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Nature Explorers @the Library →
  Newington CT
  10:15 am
• Friends of the Library Book Sale →
  Newington CT
  4:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Touch A Truck →
  Stew Leonard's of Newington, 3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 27
• Navigating the Changes of Medicare: A Free Webinar →
  online
  2:00 pm
Friday October 30
• The Haunted Herd Halloween Party →
  34 Prospect St, Hartford
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have to say she is really good!
  She just opened up her own hair salon. If needed she will come to your house if the time is right. (Nextdoor Indian Hill)
• I didn't realize they had these centers.
  This may be something you may want to look at if you know anyone or have a child who has Autism. https://www.prismautism.com/ (Nextdoor Indian Hill)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Newington. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1802) in Newington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• Virtuosi opens new season in New Britain (bristolpress.com)
• College football roundup: Central Connecticut State cruises, Sacred Heart falls (wtnh.com)
• Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company (broadwayworld.com)

Wethersfield

• Who will win 2026 CIAC field hockey titles? Our midseason predictions (ctpost.com)

Rocky Hill

• 5 Things To Know In Rocky Hill: Gas Pipeline Under The River, Open Space Grant, Business Incentives And More (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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