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🌱 Patch AM: See what’s on the menu at Orange’s new Genesis Brunch spot.

Also, don't miss Running For Water For Africa 5K on the Orange Patch calendar

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Hi Orange! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's on the menu at Orange's new Genesis Brunch spot.

Also on today's calendar: Running For Water For Africa 5K and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From a Marilyn Monroe inspired cocktail to 'West-Mix' eats, here are 5 new CT restaurants for October (ctpost.com) — A new brunch spot, Genesis Brunch & Co., has just opened at 501 Boston Post Road in Orange, offering an upscale, garden-inspired setting with dishes like rib eye steak and eggs and a salmon BLT. It's one of five new Connecticut restaurants highlighted, giving Orange residents a fresh local option alongside other notable openings in Greenwich, Sandy Hook, Avon, and Newington.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 2022 GL Delinquent Town Motor Vehicle Taxes are Now Collected by ANRG —Thomas Read on Patch
  • Maplewood Senior Living posted a job opening for Memory Care Activities Coordinator - Full Time (Sunday-Thursday) in Orange. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

West Haven

  • Public Safety Expo Set In West Haven: Here's What To Know (patch.com)
  • What's Right With Schools: West Haven's Notre Dame High School hits 2 year milestone as co-ed school (wtnh.com)

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Milford

  • Details Released On Music Festival In Downtown Milford (patch.com)

Ok Orange! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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