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And check out Trumbull Community Theatre Auditions FIDDLER ON THE ROOF on the Newtown Patch calendar

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Hello Newtown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a New Milford play supports Newtown's upcoming Alzheimer's walk

Also on today's calendar: Trumbull Community Theatre Auditions FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; heavy morning rain, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Republican-American calendar for Saturday, Sept. 12 (nhregister.com) — Several community events are coming up across western Connecticut, including a Western Connecticut Bird Club talk, neighborhood and church gatherings, and a theater performance in New Milford. For Newtown residents, the most relevant highlight is that proceeds from one show support Team MOTHER in the Western Connecticut Walk to End Alzheimer's, scheduled for Oct. 24 at Fairfield Hills in Newtown.
   

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Monroe

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Ok Newtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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