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🌱 Planning a foliage drive? See why Route 169 through Pomfret shines.
Happening soon: A World Unboxed - Global Arts Festival on the Pomfret Patch calendar
Good day Pomfret! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a foliage drive? See why Route 169 through Pomfret shines.
- Pomfret student's podcast gets national nod from NPR judges.
Also on today's calendar: A World Unboxed - Global Arts Festival and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Your CT fall bucket list: 19 things to do, from leaf peeping to apple picking to state park hikes (ctpublic.org) — Pomfret sits right on one of Connecticut's most recommended fall foliage drives, Route 169, which this guide highlights for its barns, stone walls, and scenic vistas. You'll also find ideas for orchards, hikes, ferries, haunted attractions, and family-friendly outings across the state, perfect for planning crisp-weather day trips starting from Pomfret. 
• The 2026 Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions (wnyc.org) — A Rectory School student from Pomfret earned an honorable mention in NPR's 2026 Student Podcast Challenge for a podcast about life in the U.S. The national list showcases middle and high school creators, including several from Connecticut, giving Pomfret families a reason to celebrate local student storytelling on a big stage.
📸 Around Pomfret
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pomfret
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★ Featured events ★
- A World Unboxed - Global Arts Festival →
Loos Center for the Arts, 150 CT-169, Woodstock
1:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
7:00 pm - Pomfret 250 →
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret
6:00 pm - Concert Reception for Reenactors →
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 West Road, Pomfret
7:00 pm - REVOLUTIONARY POMFRET in Historic Abington Village →
Pomfret Recreation Park, 576 Hampton Rd, Pomfret
9:00 am - Sing:Quiet Corner Song Swap →
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret
7:00 pm - Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap →
The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front St, Putnam
7:30 pm - Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards →
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret
7:00 pm - Irish Music Sessions →
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret
4:00 pm - Steve Allain at Grill 37 →
Grill 37, Pomfret
5:30 pm - Poets at Large →
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret
6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
📣 Pomfret Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Probate Court Seminar
West Woodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill Road, Woodstock
6:30 pm - Mah Jongg at the Library!
West Woodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill Road, Woodstock
7:00 pm - Craft Adventure!
West Woodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill Road, Woodstock
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Staples, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Control Full Time 2nd Shift in Putnam. Apply here.
- Staffmark posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Putnam. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pomfret here.
🗞 Nearby News
Killingly
- Assessing aftermath of New London football rout of Stonington (thewesterlysun.com)
Mansfield
- Windham School System Getting 6-Figure Grant Aimed At Boosting Attendance (patch.com)
Stafford
- Willington Voters Approve $98.64 Million For Up-Front School Project Funding In Tuesday Referendum (patch.com)
Ok Pomfret! 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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