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In today's newsletter:

• Beloved Colony Grill pizza chain is headed to South Windsor
• South Windsor police outline weekend DUIs and Target theft cases
• Five recent South Windsor arrests you may have missed this weekend

Also on today's calendar: $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colony Grill Coming To South Windsor (patch.com) — South Windsor residents can look forward to a new Colony Grill opening at the Buckland Gateway development near Evergreen Walk in 2027, bringing its popular thin-crust, hot-oil pizzas to town. The planned restaurant will feature indoor and patio seating, a full bar, and TVs, joining other upcoming businesses like DORO Marketplace and Club Pilates in the growing Gateway area.
   

• South Windsor Police Share Details On Several Arrests (patch.com) — South Windsor police detailed five recent weekend arrests, including two suspected DUI cases on local roads and several larceny-related incidents tied to the Target at Buckland Hills Drive. Residents get a snapshot of current public safety activity, with all defendants' charges noted as allegations and court dates set in Manchester Superior Court.
   

• Woman arrested on shoplifting charge in South Windsor (newportdispatch.com) — Several recent police cases in South Windsor include shoplifting at the Buckland Hills Target, two DUI arrests on local roads, and separate larceny and disorderly conduct charges. All suspects were released on non-surety bonds and are scheduled for upcoming appearances in Manchester Superior Court.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Windsor

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• $4000 Cash Bingo - St Joseph Church Vernon CT →
  St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 →
  Finex Credit Union, 60 Hyde Ave, Vernon
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• SWHS Open House
  South Windsor High School 161 Nevers Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Veterans Benifits →
  150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  10:30 am
• Booked for Lunch →
  South Windsor Public Library, 1550 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
  12:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Friday "Knights" Bingo →
  St. Margaret Mary Church, 80 Hayes Rd, South Windsor
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Community Potluck Supper →
  First Congregational Church, 993 Main St, South Windsor
  6:00 pm
• Orchard Hill Open House
  South Windsor Public Schools 1737 Main Street, South Windsor, CT 06074
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• St. Junipero Serra Golf Tournament →
  East Hartford Golf Club, 130 Long Hill St, East Hartford
  8:00 am
• Nowashe Open House →
  Nowashe Village, 787 Main St, South Windsor
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• Storytelling Mondays: Tales at the Wood →
  Wood Memorial Library & Museum, 783 Main St, South Windsor
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• American Legion Post meeting →
  150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  7:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Rockville High School- Class of 1976 – 50th Reunion Gala Dinner
  Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation: Georgina's Banquet Facility, Bolton, CT.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in South Windsor. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• Arrest warrant details timeline in fatal crash that killed a Manchester 4 year old (fox61.com)
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• What to know about the 2026 CIAC boys cross country season (ctpost.com)

East Hartford

• Book Child Care Services in East Hartford, CT with Katie E. from $23/hr (care.com)
• Middlesex Chamber Tailgate & UConn Football Game! (businessdailynetwork.com)
• National anti-incumbent wave comes to CT with veteran lawmakers ousted in primaries, caucuses (courant.com)

Windsor

• Eversource Helicopters To Inspect Power Lines Over Windsor (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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