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Coming up: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons on the New Milford Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How New Milford's Green Wave suddenly turned into a 2-0 contender
Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons and 12 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dee B.!
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Cloudy, warmer and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
- Wednesday: Sun, then clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Inside Week 2 of CIAC football: Two wins, no respect and a triple threat (ctpost.com) — New Milford football fans can celebrate a 2-0 start after the Green Wave dominated Bristol Eastern 51-13, a big turnaround from last season's 1-9 record. The story places New Milford's success in the wider picture of Week 2 CIAC football, comparing them with other surging programs and previewing notable upcoming statewide matchups.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm - Friends & Family FREE Introductory Ballroom & Latin Classes →
Vitti's Dance Studio, 10 Precision Rd, Danbury
7:00 pm - Region 15 Invites Community to STEM-A-Palooza! →
234 Judd Rd, Southbury
10:00 am - Hildaland - Scottish & American Traditional Music →
Merryall Community Center, Inc., 8 Chapel Hill Rd, New Milford
7:30 pm - 19th Annual Car-B-Que Car Show →
School Street, School St, Washington
11:00 am - RiverFest →
Young's Field Road, Young's Field Rd, New Milford
11:00 am - Housatonic River Commission Open House →
Housatonic Meadows State Park, 90 US-7, Sharon
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome →
69 West St, Litchfield
10:00 am - Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
8:00 pm - Women's Torah & Tea →
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield, CT, 06759
11:30 am - New Milford Apple Festival Baking Contest →
The Town Green, 25 Main St, New Milford
9:00 am - John Casey + Nancy Lasar Art Show Opening Reception →
The Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens / Seasonal Farmers Market, 1 Green Hill Rd, Washington
3:00 pm - Shining Our Light On Sanctuary Animals →
Ray of Light Farm, 232 Town St, East Haddam
5:00 pm - Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
8:00 pm - Women's Torah & Tea →
11:30 am
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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- Second Sight Coaching LLC — (203) 240-0193
- Busy Bee Village at Honey Tree — (860) 556-2007
- Retro Remix — (914) 629-4025
- William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, N. Fairfield County Brokerage — (203) 796-7700
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Large white dog with red collar was in our yard a few mins ago.
I tried to get closer to read the collar but it saw me and ran away towards Monroe Dr. Heads up in case anyone is looking for a roamer! (Nextdoor Meadowbrook) - another great job covering the wheel chair seat n back rest rest.
Had to cover the old cover due to a plastic lining. Customer is happy with them. (Nextdoor Southeast New Milford)
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in New Milford. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in New Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Washington
- 15 TV Shows To Watch If You Like Sullivan's Crossing (tvline.com)
Kent
- No decision yet about proposed relocation of veterans' memorial (kentdispatch.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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