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Spotted on the Stonington calendar: Conversations on Death & Dying
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- Can Stonington's Bears turn offensive progress into their first win Friday?
Also on today's calendar: Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of Place w/ Westerly Land Trust and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny much of the time, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
- Saturday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stonington football makes progress but seeks 1st victory (thewesterlysun.com) — Stonington football fans will see the Bears chase their first win Friday at Montville after showing big offensive improvement in a 60-42 loss to undefeated Waterford. Coach Ryan Francis expects key defensive backs to return from injury, hoping to shore up a defense that has allowed 131 points in two weeks and finally deliver a complete game for Stonington supporters. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stonington
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★ Featured events ★
- Conversations on Death & Dying →
Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington
5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Lunch & Learn - Preserving Westerly's Sense of Place w/ Westerly Land Trust →
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Stonington
12:00 pm - Conversations on Death & Dying - The Journey Through Loss & Grief →
Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington
5:30 pm - Night Sky #2 – Mythology behind the Constellations →
The Old Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water Street, Stonington
7:00 pm - Living Fully & Dying Prepared - Workshop →
Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington
11:30 am - Senior Social Lunches - BBQ Pulled Pork with Corn Chowder →
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Pawcatuck, CT, 06379
12:00 pm - Pumpkin Candle Holders Pottery Workshop →
Stonington CT
6:00 pm - Lunch & Learn: Outstanding Courage: Speaking Out About Slavery →
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Stonington
12:00 pm - Chai, Crimes & Chat with MJ Soni →
Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington
5:00 pm - The Checkmate Society - a Chess Club for grades 6 & up →
Stonington Free Library, 20 High St, Stonington
5:30 pm - THE GARDE: Peter King (The Game) Author Talk and Signing →
Garde Arts Center, 325 State St, New London
7:00 pm - Lunch & Learn: Online Banking Safety W/ Navigant Bank →
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St, Stonington
12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
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💬 Chatter
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- Marquette Senior Living posted a job opening for Dining Room Server in Mystic. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Mystic
- A Traveler's Guide to East Coast Cool-Weather Getaways (mainlinetoday.com)
- Photos: First Look at the MYSTIC PIZZA National Tour (broadwayworld.com)
- Best hotels in Boston and New England, according to Conde Nast Traveler (newenglandnewspress.com)
Groton
- Groton To Receive $85K From State To Support Student Attendance (patch.com)
- After breast cancer diagnosis, Connecticut mother's message is simple: Don't wait (newsnationnow.com)
Ledyard
- Ledyard Weekend Guide: Dalvin La Melodia, Randy Feltface And Gym Class Heroes At Foxwoods (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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