🌱 Patch AM: Why a North Haven firefighter is taking on Jahana Hayes in Congress.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a North Haven firefighter is taking on Jahana Hayes in Congress.

Also on today's calendar: Document Shredding Event and 9 more events.

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 73 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Navy SEAL and pro-Trump Republican challenging Jahana Hayes in CT-5 (courant.com) — North Haven residents may recognize firefighter lieutenant Chris Shea, who is now running as a pro-Trump Republican against U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes in Connecticut's 5th District. The article details his Navy SEAL background, his conservative positions on taxes and transgender athletes, and contrasts his underdog campaign with Hayes' fundraising edge and potential future leadership role in Congress.
   

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Sunday October 18
• Document Shredding Event →
  Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Ave, Hamden
  9:00 am
• Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School →
  Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Dance Party →
  North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St, North Haven
  10:30 am
• Dazzling Ducks →
  North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St, North Haven
  2:30 pm
• Kids Who Code →
  North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St, North Haven
  6:00 pm
• Thriving Through the Change: Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause →
  North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St, North Haven
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Toddler Time →
  North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St, North Haven
  10:30 am
• Must-See Movie: Cold Storage →
  North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St, North Haven
  3:00 pm
• Evening Bilingual Storytime (Spanish) →
  North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St, North Haven
  6:00 pm
• Prayer Gathering →
  161 Mill Rd, North Haven
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Baby Rhyme Time →
  North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St, North Haven
  10:30 am
Sunday October 18
• Vox Español | Servicio en Español • Spanish Service →
  Vox Church – North Haven, 161 Mill Rd, North Haven
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Gabriel Bizzario (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in North Haven. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hamden

• Developer proposing 150-unit affordable housing in Hamden meets with neighbors (nhregister.com)
• Hamden Open Houses: 13 Homes, From A Lake Whitney Condo To A Pool Home Facing Sleeping Giant (patch.com)

North Branford

• VIDEO: Stolen vehicle involved in rollover crash in North Branford (wtnh.com)

New Haven

• 5 Things To Know In New Haven: Speed Camera Warnings End, Union Station Upgrades And More (patch.com)

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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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