Find Your New Pet + 'Dancing' Benefit

Morning, Southbury! Al Branch here with today's edition of the Southbury Daily.

First, today's weather:

A brief shower or two. High: 74 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Southbury today:

1. Southbury Events: Farmers' Market Storytime, Halloween Candy Drive, Spooktacular and More (HamletHub)
2. Spooktacular Friday Night DJ Skate at Danbury Arena: Strobe Lights, Jumbotron, Ghoulish Music and More on October 29 (HamletHub)
3. Southbury Area Pet Adoption: Cats, Dogs, More (Southbury Patch)
4. Shelton-based Adam's House hosts 'Dancing with the Stars' benefit (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
5. Seymour Library Offers Virtual Discussion Of Salem Witch Trials | Valley Independent Sentinel (Valley Independent Sentinel)
6. Southbury Public Library: Coexist With Coyotes On October 21 (Southbury Patch)
7. Trumbull mothers who have breast cancer host golf tournament fundraiser in Fairfield (News 12 Long Island)

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Today in Southbury:

• School Not in Session-Professional Development Day (12:00 AM)
• GOT SNEAKERS? Bring them to our drop off boxes through NOW-10/31/21 (9:00 AM)

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Events:

• Bethany Lions - Last Drive In of the Season - GOONIES! (October 9)
• Squash Clinic with Yale Squash Coach (October 9)
• Sidewalk sale (October 9)
• Sidewalk sale at Chrisandras country store 10/8-10/9 (October 9)
• Ethel Walker School Open House (October 11)
• Faculty Job Fair (October 21)
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• House Cleaning (Details)
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— Al Branch

About me: I am a veteran journalist and Connecticut native with more than 30 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. A few years ago, I realized how much I missed the world of hyperlocal journalism, and I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Southbury Daily? Email me at alfred.branch@patch.com.