🌱 Patch AM: Can New Milford field hockey turn last year’s heartbreak into history?

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• Can New Milford field hockey turn last year's heartbreak into history?

Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dee B.!

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 CIAC field hockey predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (ctpost.com) — New Milford High School's field hockey team is highlighted as a key Class M contender after last year's 1–0 championship loss to Branford, with standout player Cienna McNamara expected to lead the way. A statewide preview predicts Branford and Wilton as favorites but notes New Milford and several other programs are capable of deep tournament runs this November.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• American Genius - New Milford →
  St John's Episcopal Church, 7 Whittlesey Ave, New Milford
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Pilobolus Day - Performance, Workshops, Fun! →
  The Glenholme School, 81 Sabbaday Ln, Washington
  1:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• A Weekend In The Life →
  The Green, New Milford
  10:00 am
• A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
  Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Selichot Under the Stars: A Night of Reflection & Renewal →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  11:30 pm
Sunday September 6
• Free Bluegrass Concert →
  Green Hill Road, Green Hill Rd, Washington
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield, CT, 06759
  11:30 am
Friday September 11
• A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
  Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
  3:00 pm
• High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome →
  69 West St, Litchfield
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Danbury Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show →
  New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Rd, New Milford
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Clear Space Solutions amazing crew!
  Landscaping and Junk removal. Never disappointed tell them Matt sent you for 10% off! 475-206-4440 (Nextdoor Southeast New Milford)
• Seamstress needed ASAP for minor costume repairs.
  Must have a sewing machine and be able to come to Washington, CT. Text me at (203) 482-5842 if you are interested and available. (Nextdoor New Milford-Sherman)

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in New Milford. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Store Manager in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Dolly Parton's niece reveals why country music legend kept cancer battle private (fox61.com)
• 2026-2027 School Open Houses (mofflylifestylemedia.com)

Kent

• At Peggy Mercury, prep meets punk in 'Imaginary Concerts' (lakevillejournal.com)

Brookfield

• New Regional Trail Network Could Connect 7 Western CT Towns (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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