🌱 Rockville native Robert A. Backofen is remembered for a life of service
Rockville, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Rockville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Rockville native Robert A. Backofen is remembered for a life of service
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Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Robert A Backofen February 16, 1946 ~ June 16, 2026 (heartoftherockiesradio.com) — Rockville readers are remembering native son Robert A. Backofen, born here in 1946, who went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force and later settle in Salida, Colorado. His family highlights his integrity, generosity, and lifelong commitment to service as they invite friends to honor his memory in their own way. 
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Special Event: Scholarship Award and Presentation, "A Hot Fight at Gettysburg - Heat Stress on the Civil War Soldier"" →
New England Civil War Museum, 14 Park Pl, Vernon
3:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Meet a Ballerina →
Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
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Tennis Beginner and Intermediate Clinic
Tolland Public Schools THS Tennis Courts
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Board of Education Meeting
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Positively Processing Perception (P3P) Workshop →
The BoHo Experience, 193 Talcottville Rd, Vernon
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P3P. Free event →
The BoHo Experience, 193 Talcottville Rd, Vernon
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Trantolo & Trantolo Presents: Cruisin’ @ CT Golf Land →
Connecticut Golf Land, 95 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon
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The Spot Bar and Grill →
The Spot Bar and Grill, 200 Merrow Rd, Tolland
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YRP Pickleball Tournament →
The Pickleball Place, 10a Pitkin Rd, Vernon
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Wednesday June 24
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