🌱 Patch AM: Newtown relative among family mourning Navy veteran Ralph Sedor

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In today's newsletter:

• Newtown relative among family mourning Navy veteran Ralph Sedor

Also on today's calendar: Molly Tuttle in Concert and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ralph Sedor (newtownbee.com) — Newtown readers may recognize the name of cousin Christine Benhardt, as she is listed among the close family members mourning longtime Navy veteran and quality-control professional Ralph Sedor, 78. The Sandisfield, Mass., resident and Henry Abbott Tech graduate passed away August 19, with services to be held privately.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newtown

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Molly Tuttle in Concert →
  The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• SCAN Presents Kelli Folsom will be Demonstrating Still Life in Oil →
  Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson St, Newtown
  1:30 am
• Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
  Heritage Hotel & Conference Ctr., 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury
  10:15 am
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  69 West St, Litchfield
  11:30 am
• Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
  Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Rd, Salisbury
  7:15 pm
Friday August 28
• 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
Sunday August 30
• Newtown Community Running Event →
  , Newtown
  8:00 am
• Sanctuary Family Camp →
  Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Rd, Newtown
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Isaac Mizrahi →
  Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Teachers / Administrators Convocation - Opening Day (Staff Only)
  Stratford School District 490 Chapel St, Stratford, CT 06614, USA
  8:00 am
• Kindergarten Back to School Story Time for Incoming Kindergarteners
  Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
  3:00 pm
• Adult Chess Club (In-Person)
  Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
  6:30 pm
• MTL Writers' Workshop (In-Person)
  Mark Twain Library 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
  6:30 pm

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