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🌱 Patch AM: Connecticut Orchid Society Show & Sale "Orchid Harvest" and 12 more events
Also check out Country Fair and Blessing of the Animals on the Rocky Hill Patch calendar

Hello Rocky Hill! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Country Fair and Blessing of the Animals at Rocky Hill Congregational Church
- Connecticut Orchid Society Show & Sale "Orchid Harvest" at Sheraton Hartford South Hotel
- Finance Committee
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 59 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: A morning shower, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rocky Hill
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★ Featured events ★
- Country Fair and Blessing of the Animals →
Rocky Hill Congregational Church, 805 Old Main St, Rocky Hill
9:00 am
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Connecticut Orchid Society Show & Sale "Orchid Harvest" →
Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 100 Capital Blvd, Rocky Hill
10:00 am - Finance Committee →
Council Chambers, Rocky Hill Town Hall, Rocky Hill
5:00 pm - Economic Development Committee →
Council Chambers, Rocky Hill Town Hall, Rocky Hill
6:00 pm - Open Space and Conservation Commission →
Council Chambers, Rocky Hill Town Hall, Rocky Hill
6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting →
Council Chambers, Rocky Hill Town Hall, Rocky Hill
7:00 pm - Join the Rocky Hill Fall Fest 2026! →
Elm Ridge Park Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre, 376 Elm Street, Rocky Hill
3:00 pm - Public Safety Committee →
Council Chambers, Rocky Hill Town Hall, Rocky Hill
5:30 pm - Town Council Meeting →
Council Chambers, Rocky Hill Town Hall, Rocky Hill
7:00 pm - Tip-A-Cop hosted by Rocky Hill PD →
Wood-n-Tap - Rocky Hill, 12 Town Line Rd, Rocky Hill
4:00 pm - Oct. 24, St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides →
Oct.24th St. Pius X Church Fair, Tag Sale & Free Hayrides
9:00 am - The Haunted Herd Halloween Party →
34 Prospect St, Hartford
7:30 pm
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Tuesday October 20
Friday October 23
Friday October 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have six Aloe vera plants.
Yours for taking. I need the pots though. DM if interested. Don't have to take them all. (Nextdoor Westerley Terrace)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cromwell. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor Trainee in Cromwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rocky Hill here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wethersfield
- Wethersfield Voters To Decide $4M Fire Truck Project (patch.com)
- How did a TikTok love note lead police to a robbery suspect (attackofthefanboy.com)
- Who will win 2026 CIAC field hockey titles? Our midseason predictions (ctpost.com)
Newington
- Five-Set Win: Berlin girls volleyball picks up huge win against rival Newington (newbritainherald.com)
Meriden
- Death Investigated As Homicide After Human Remains Found Following Fire In Meriden: PD (patch.com)
Ok Rocky Hill! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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