🌱 Patch AM: See how Rocky Hill’s Mia Cristalli earned statewide soccer recognition

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Rocky Hill's Mia Cristalli earned statewide soccer recognition
• Why a Rocky Hill grandmother is alarmed by kids' AI use

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 51.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut high school girls soccer top performances, games to watch (Sept. 14) (greenwichtime.com) — Rocky Hill soccer fans can cheer junior defender Mia Cristalli, who anchored the Terriers' back line in a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Berlin, earning statewide recognition. The roundup also spotlights standout girls soccer performances and key upcoming matchups across Connecticut, offering context on how Rocky Hill's athletes stack up regionally.
   

• Report finds knowledge gap as kids rely more on AI, social media (wfsb.com) — A Rocky Hill grandmother's worries about her tech-dependent grandson highlight a new Connecticut report warning that kids' heavy use of AI and social media may outpace their ability to spot misinformation and online risks. The nonprofit Digital Defenders urges parents, tech companies, and policymakers to boost education and safeguards so teens can stay safer online.
   

📸 Around Rocky Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rocky Hill

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• America at 250 for Educators →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  3:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Fall Makers Market →
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Board of Education Meeting →
  Rocky Hill Town Hall, Rocky Hill
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Stand Down Rocky Hill →
  Rocky Hill CT
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Archaeology Day →
  Academy Hall Museum, 785 Old Main St, Rocky Hill
  11:00 am
Friday September 25
• The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
  Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• The 14th Annual Tag Sale →
  The Historic Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main St, Glastonbury
  9:00 am
• Wine Fest →
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  3:00 pm
• Guitar Monsters Benefit Show feat. Johnny A., Jon Butcher & Dave Amato →
  Infinity Music Hall - Hartford, 32 Front St, Hartford
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Free Intro to Square dance Lessons →
  Buttonball Elementary School, 376 Buttonball Ln, Glastonbury
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• RHHS Class of 1986 - 40th Reunion ! →
  Arch II Sports Bar & Grill, 632 Cromwell Ave, Rocky Hill
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Renowned speaker to address authoritarianism and religion →
  Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main St, Rocky Hill
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sysco posted a job opening for Transportation Clerk in Rocky Hill. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Wethersfield

• Recent Death Notices From Middletown (patch.com)
• Porchfest season is drawing to a close in CT. Here's where to catch some final shows (courant.com)
• Healthy shakes are coming to Gulf Breeze at two Fresh Monkee shops (pnj.com)

Newington

• SECOND ACT: CIAC football season hits Week 2 with intriguing local matchups (newbritainherald.com)
• $50K scratch-off win hits for Glastonbury lottery player (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Glastonbury

• Route 17 Exit Ramp To Permanently Close In Glastonbury Oct. 1 (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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