🌱 Patch AM: How Orange residents can join the national long-term care reform walk

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In today's newsletter:

• How Orange residents can join the national long-term care reform walk
• Don't miss the final days of Orange's beloved Greek festival

Also on today's calendar: My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Walk In Orange To Focus On Long-Term Care Reform (theorangetimes.com) — Residents in Orange can join a national walk for long-term care reform at High Plains Community Center on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Local and state leaders will speak as families, caregivers, and community members gather to push for better transparency and accountability in long-term care facilities.
   

• Annual Greek Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is back this weekend (fox61.com) — Orange residents can still catch the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's Odyssey Greek Festival this Labor Day weekend, with food, music, and family activities. The 44th annual event continues Sunday noon–10 p.m. and Monday noon–6 p.m., raising funds for the church while sharing Greek culture with visitors from across Connecticut and New England.
   

📸 Around Orange

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orange

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention →
  Trumbull Town Green, Trumbull
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Estate and Tag Sale →
  70 Ingersol Rd, Milford, CT, 06460,
  1:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Estate and tag sale →
  70 Ingersol Rd, Milford
  10:30 am
• Back to School Open House at NHAOPA →
  New Haven Academy of Performing Arts, 597 Main St, East Haven
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm
• Quarters For A Cure Auction 2026 →
  Sterling House, 2283 Main St, Stratford
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Comedy Night →
  at the West Haven Elks Club, 265 Main St,
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Live Metal Bands →
  10 Selden St, Woodbridge
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Paws & Planks Adoption Day →
  Amore Flooring Design Center, 1165 Boston Post Rd, West Haven
  12:00 pm
• Annual Woman's Music Showcase →
  10 Selden St, Woodbridge
  5:30 pm
Monday September 14
• Shelton Art League's 1st Meeting of 2026/27 Season →
  Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street, Shelton, CT, 2FL, Rm #2.
  11:45 am
Wednesday September 16
• Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement →
  Online Event
  12:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
  St Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church St, Shelton
  7:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Tag Sale! →
  Our Lady of Grace Parish Hall, 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Milford Irish Festival 2026 →
  Fowler Field, Rotary Pavilion, 1 Shipyard Ln, Milford
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Derby WPCA Sewer Use Bills And Capital Fee Bills (newhavenindependent.org)

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• Bethany Approves Russell Road Church Permit, Sets Hearings On Fire Water Rules (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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