🌱 Patch AM: Planning fall weekends? See why Shenipsit in Stafford tops the list

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In today's newsletter:

• Planning fall weekends? See why Shenipsit in Stafford tops the list

Also on today's calendar: The Light Within and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Your CT fall bucket list: 19 things to do, from leaf peeping to apple picking to state park hikes (ctpublic.org) — Stafford gets a prime shout-out as Shenipsit State Forest and the Soapstone Mountain hike are recommended for sweeping multi-state foliage views right in your backyard. Alongside Stafford's trails, the guide offers dozens of other Connecticut fall ideas, from orchards and pumpkin attractions to haunted tours and scenic drives, all meant to inspire day trips through October.
   

📸 Around Stafford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stafford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• The Light Within →
  Friends Meeting House, 57 Hunting Lodge Rd, Mansfield
  10:30 am
• The Light Within →
  Friends Meeting House, 57 Hunting Lodge Rd, Mansfield
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• NAPA Champions Night →
  Stafford CT
• SPS Athletics Dept →
  Stafford CT
  8:00 am
• Parents & Playtime →
  Stafford CT
  10:30 am
• NAPA Fall Final / Champions Night →
  Stafford CT
  6:00 pm
• Cold Train returns to Four Seasons By The Lake in Stafford, CT →
  Four Seasons By The Lake at Sun Valley, 51 Old Springfield Rd., Stafford
  8:00 pm
• Cold Train at Four Seasons By The Lake at Sun Valley →
  Four Seasons By The Lake at Sun Valley, 51 Old Springfield Rd., Stafford
  8:00 pm
• Cold Train at Four Seasons By The Lake →
  Four Seasons By The Lake at Sun Valley, 51 Old Springfield Rd., Stafford
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Tag Sale →
  182 Skinner Road, 182 Skinner Rd, Vernon
  9:00 am
• Lego Club →
  Stafford CT
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Telephonics Corporation posted a job opening for Production Operator - 3rd Shift - 90 Day Increase Eligible in Stafford. Apply here.
• CHR posted a job opening for Residential Counselor: Brook House- Per Diem-7019 in Enfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stafford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somers

• Chuckles for Charity brings support to brain injury community (thereminder.com)
• Somers High School assistant principal resigns after past sermons surface, superintendent says (nhregister.com)

Tolland

• Kosta Diamantis, still a fugitive, sentenced to 84 months (ctmirror.org)
• Tree falls on person in Stafford, causing serious injuries and LIFE STAR transport (wtnh.com)
• The D.C. Mansion Murders: The Savopoulos Family Tragedy Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps (iheart.com)

Vernon

• Governor, State Ag Commissioner, Hail "Real" Farm-To-Table School Meals At Rockville High School (patch.com)
• Vernon Establishment Finalist For Major Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association Award (patch.com)

Ok Stafford! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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