🌱 Patch AM: Why did South Windsor debut at No. 5 in the state?

Morning South Windsor! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did South Windsor debut at No. 5 in the state?

Also on today's calendar: Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GametimeCT boys soccer rankings, week 1 (Sept. 15): 5 CCC teams open in the Top 10 (nhregister.com) — South Windsor boys soccer opens the season ranked No. 5 in GametimeCT's new statewide power rankings, leading a strong group of CCC teams. The list, compiled by a state soccer writer, puts South Windsor alongside perennial powers like Staples, Greenwich, and Tolland after the season's first week of games.
   

📸 Around South Windsor

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Windsor

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★ Featured events ★

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
Friday September 25
• Jermaine Woodard Jr. and Friends Jazz Jam →
  The Wood Memorial Library & Museum, 783 Main St, South Windsor
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• PRS Open House
  South Windsor Public Schools, 1737 Main Street, South Windsor
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Veterans coffee hour →
  150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  9:00 am
• ET Open House
  South Windsor Public Schools, 1737 Main Street, South Windsor
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Friday "Knights" Bingo →
  St. Margaret Mary Church, 80 Hayes Rd, South Windsor
  5:00 pm
• Everyday Herbalism →
  Connecticut Valley Brewing Company, 765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Race Through Town and Time! →
  Boundless Playground, 150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  12:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Pints & Pages Book Club by Book Club On the Go →
  Red Heat Tavern, 400 Evergreen Way, South Windsor
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Supporting Ryan Fraley →
  Farmington Community Center, 321 New Britain Ave, Farmington
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Potions class →
  Connecticut Valley Brewing Company, 765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Veteran's Benefits →
  150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  10:30 am

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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

• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Store Receiver - Full Time in South Windsor. Apply here.
• Hartford HealthCare at Home posted a job opening for Cook I - Food and Nutrition in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Windsor here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Windsor

• 180 Apartments Proposed In East Windsor (patch.com)
• East Windsor Man Charged After I-91 Motorcycle Crash (patch.com)
• EAST WINDSOR SCOOP: Aldi sets opening date for East Windsor store! (theconnecticutscoop.com)

Manchester

• New Manchester Public Library Opens: Take a Visual Tour (patch.com)
• Recent Death Notices From Manchester (patch.com)

Windsor

• $2.39M Roof Replacement Proposed At Windsor Elementary School (patch.com)

Ok South Windsor! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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