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🌱 Patch AM: Which Norwalk roads flooded and why the Oyster Festival shut down
Happening soon: 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square Dancing on the Norwalk Patch calendar

Hello Norwalk! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Norwalk roads flooded and why the Oyster Festival shut down
Also on today's calendar: 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square Dancing and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Connecticut flash flooding hits towns after heavy rain (ncadvertiser.com) — Norwalk saw serious flash flooding on Sunday, with multiple local roads, parts of Route 1, and the Norwalk Oyster Festival's Sunday events shut down due to high water. Officials across Fairfield County are urging residents to avoid flooded streets, heed barricades, and call 911 for any storm-related emergencies as damage assessments continue.
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📸 Around Norwalk
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwalk
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★ Featured events ★
- 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square Dancing →
70 Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT,
7:30 pm - "Celebrating Our Mentors," Women's Mentoring Network Annual Fundraiser →
Indian Harbor Yacht Club, 710 Steamboat Rd, Greenwich
5:30 pm - OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder →
Powerhouse Theatre Performing Arts Center, 679 South Ave, New Canaan
7:30 pm - Fall into glamourous, rebellious cabaret! Scandalous Saturdays Burlesque →
Trevi Lounge, 548 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield
7:00 pm - An Evening with Liz Diller →
199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840,
4:00 pm - All School Open House →
New Canaan Country School, 635 Frogtown Rd, New Canaan
11:00 am - Open House - PreK-12 →
King School, 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Saturday September 26
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- Lifetime Learners Institute OPEN HOUSE AND LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAM →
Lifetime Learners 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT FORUM Auditorium
12:15 pm - JAPANESE FALL FESTIVAL (Aki Matsuri) →
Jesup Green, 20 Jesup Rd, Westport
1:00 pm - 2026 Discover Boating® Norwalk Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® →
Norwalk Cove Marina, 48 Calf Pasture Beach Rd, Norwalk
10:00 am - STAR Inc Job Fair →
Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave, Norwalk
11:00 am - Fabulous Flea Market →
11 Allen Rd, Norwalk
9:00 am - Norwalk Community Recreational Center OPEN HOUSE →
98 S Main St, Norwalk
10:00 am - The Waypointe Trivia Challenge! →
The Waypointe Retail Courtyard, 515 West Ave, Norwalk
11:00 am - Music at Grace Farms | Leslie Odom Jr. →
Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
📣 Norwalk Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Norwalk PatchAM possible:
- Red Fashion School — (203) 690-4499
- GxG Builders — (203) 994-6490
- Unquowa School — (203) 367-3151
- Putnam Insurance Agency, LLC — 2039671550
- Crispy's Hauling & Junk Removal — (203) 722-2546
- Coldwell Banker — (203) 240-0624
- St. Joseph High School — (203) 378-9378
- Howard Hanna | Rand Realty — (617) 584-4317
- The Glass House Historic Museum and Cultural Site — (203) 594-9884
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Roton Point Unit for Sale
Roton Point Unit For Sale... (More info) - FALL - Time to join LLI and register for FALL Courses!
IT'S ALMOST FALL AT LIFETIME LEARNERS IN NORWALK... (More info) - Dance Education for Children and Teens
Westport's Academy of Dance has been teaching children and teens in a safe and nurturing environment for over 50 years. Offering Classical Ballet,... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Miss Riley came to visit my tribe today.
She's a great girl!! 15 yr old lab who loves to roll in the grass, special treats and a comfy bed! Auntie Lynn loves this girl!! (Nextdoor Nolan Court) - More updates!!!
Finally, finally, did I say FINALLY, my boys are back to "their normal!" I want to graciously thank everyone that offered their suggestions, advice… (Nextdoor Wilton Ave)
- ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Bagger (Grade A) Salary Range $16.94 - $18.50/hr in Stamford. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Riverside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwalk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Darien
- Romanacci's Leaving Old Mill Grocery; New Operator Sought (06880danwoog.com)
Westport
- Two sculpture dedications coming up as WestPAC Committee begins its year (westportjournal.com)
- Staples golfers tee off with matches at Longshore and on the road (westportjournal.com)
Stamford
- Home Built In 1870 For Sale In Stamford (patch.com)
Ok Norwalk! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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