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Good day Old Greenwich! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to master Mahjong at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center?

Also on today's calendar: The Late Summer Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fast Track Chinese Mahjong 101 — September 4-Session Course (9/14, 9/18, 9/21 & 9/25) (greenwichsentinel.com) — If you've ever wanted to learn Mahjong close to home, a four-session Fast Track Chinese Mahjong 101 course is coming to the Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in mid-September. Taught by Greenwich Mahjong Club founder Jackie Moy, the evening classes run Sept. 14, 18, 21 and 25, with registration covering all sessions. It's designed for total beginners and players seeking deeper scoring skills.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know where I can donate these kids' crafts and educational materials?
    Lots of markers, crayons, drawing stuff, science kits. Have been gently used. (Nextdoor Old Greenwich)
  • Platform Accounting Group posted a job opening for Tax Director in Old Greenwich. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Greenwich

  • Applications Open For 2026 Greenwich Police Citizens' Police Academy (patch.com)
  • Kelly: Proud that Greenwich High School Ranked #2 Public High school in Connecticut (greenwichfreepress.com)

Stamford

  • Back To School: Stamford 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com)
  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001104659-26-098363 (sec.gov)

Darien

  • Darien High School Ranked Among Top 5 In CT: U.S. News & World Report (patch.com)

Ok Old Greenwich! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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