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You won't want to miss Fall Festival on the Oxford Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How much state money is headed to Oxford's Kettletown State Park?
Also on today's calendar: Fall Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Connecticut just approved $1.9 billion in bonding. Here's what that covers (ctpost.com) — A newly approved $1.9 billion state bonding package includes money to replace a bridge at Kettletown State Park in Oxford and Southbury, addressing damage from the August 2024 flooding. The broader package also funds school construction, housing, transportation, and park upgrades statewide, so Oxford residents may see both direct park improvements and indirect benefits to nearby roads, colleges, and public facilities. 
📸 Around Oxford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oxford
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Festival →
Second Company Governor's Horse Guard, 4 Wildlife Dr, Newtown
11:00 am - Back to School Open House at NHAOPA →
New Haven Academy of Performing Arts, 597 Main St, East Haven
1:00 pm - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Shelton Art League Meeting →
Shelton Parks & Recreation, 41 Church St, Shelton
11:45 am - The Dust Bowl: a disaster of the 1930s →
Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St, Seymour
9:00 am - Plein Air Artist Meetup →
Oxford Blooms Flower Farm
9:00 am - Lions Shred Day →
Ion Bank, 71 Oxford Rd, Oxford
9:00 am - Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th →
Newbury Place, 41 Oak Tree Rd, Southbury
9:30 am - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm - Complimentary Presentation - Five Things to Know About Medicare →
Online Event
12:30 pm - Apple Festival →
South Britain Congregational Church, 693 S Britain Rd, Southbury
10:00 am
Monday September 14
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Griffin Health Offers Cancer Care Cooking Demonstrations —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
- I found a good quality adult baseball glove at Oxford Glen on Rt 34.
Describe it and I'll be happy to get it back to you. (Nextdoor Quaker Farms / Riverside)
- Pomperaug Regional School District 15 posted a job opening for Part Time Special Education Instructional Assistant in Southbury. Apply here.
- Griffin Hospital posted a job opening for Patient Services/Charge Specialist (Psych Office) in Derby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beacon Falls
- Proposed AI data center in Beacon Falls draws concerns (chargerbulletin.com)
Seymour
- 'Dust Bowl' Presentation At Seymour Public Library (newhavenindependent.org)
- Fire truck costs, delivery times soaring, straining local budgets (wfsb.com)
Naugatuck
- Naugatuck Resident Named New Coach Of SCSU Swimming & Diving Program (patch.com)
- Technical Discussion: Muggier ahead of showers later this week (wfsb.com)
Ok Oxford! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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