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Coming up on the Shelton Patch calendar: When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries

Hi Shelton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries at Wilton Quaker Meeting
- Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate at Online Event
- Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop at R.D. Scinto
... and check out 13 more events on the calendar!
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Wendy M.!
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; nice, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shelton
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★ Featured events ★
- When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries →
Wilton Quaker Meeting, 317 New Canaan Rd, Wilton
6:15 pm - Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate →
Online Event,
12:30 pm - Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
R.D. Scinto, 1 Corporate Dr, Shelton
6:15 pm - A new Medicare Advantage option just arrived in Connecticut. →
Milford Senior Center, 7 Jepson Dr, Milford, CT (only 40 seats),
1:00 pm - The Country Store Fair and Tag Sale →
Grace Lutheran Church, 150 Chapel St, Stratford
9:00 am - Star 99.9 Goodwill Trick or Treat Day →
Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport
10:00 am - Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School →
Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
10:00 am - The Art Of The Draw Animation Film Festival →
10Selden, 10 Selden St, Woodbridge
1:00 pm
Monday October 12
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Derby Neck Library - Drums & Strings & Shaky Things →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
10:30 am - Derby Neck Library - Monday Movie Matinee →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
3:30 pm - Derby Neck Library - Puzzles, Chess, and Magic →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
4:30 pm - Derby Neck Library - Read & Roll →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
10:00 am - Derby Neck Library - Bilingual Book Time →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
11:30 am - Derby Neck Library - Afternoon TeaV →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
1:00 pm - Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: The Power of Limits with David Epstein →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
2:00 pm - Derby Neck Library - Let's Play Tuesdays →
Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave, Derby
3:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dr. Michael Safian Announced as Candidate for 2nd Vice President of the American Dental Association —Express Strategies Read on Patch
- Griffin Health Offers Culinary Skills Program —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
- Griffin Health Offers Free Virtual Presentations on Weight-Loss for October —Christian Meagher Read on Patch
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Derby. Apply here.
- JCPenney posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Associate - Trumbull Shopng Park in Trumbull. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Trumbull
- Statement from First Selectman Tesoro Regarding Proposed Development Near Trumbull-Monroe Town Line (trumbull-ct.gov)
- Thomas McCarthy returns to Bridgeport City Hall a decade after clashing with Ganim (ctinsider.com)
- NASTC calls on Congress to pause diesel exports (ccjdigital.com)
Monroe
- Police: Men caught operating pump to steal cooking oil from Monroe Diner (themonroesun.com)
Woodbridge
- Bethany Zoning Board To Review Garage Replacement And Amity Road Setback Variance Requests (patch.com)
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-- 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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