🌱 Need a UConn or state office in Storrs? Here’s where to start.

Hi Storrs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Need a UConn or state office in Storrs? Here's where to start.

Also on today's calendar: Welcome Back Celebration and Carillon Concert and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Higher Education Dept of Insurance (ct.gov) — State directory listings highlight how many key University of Connecticut offices and cultural resources are based in Storrs, including the main campus, Benton Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, Office of Archaeology, and Extension services on Storrs Road. Residents can find phone numbers, addresses, and leadership details for UConn, state higher-education boards, and related programs that shape education and outreach across Connecticut.
   

📸 Around Storrs

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Storrs

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Welcome Back Celebration and Carillon Concert →
  Storrs Congregational Church,
  2:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Thursday August 27
• August Cookbook Club No Bake/ No Cook →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center
  6:00 pm
• Funky Dawgz — DOWNTOWN STORRS →
  Betsy Paterson Square, Storrs Road &, Storrs
  6:30 pm
• Summer Concerts on the Square: FUNKY DAWGZ →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 2 Dog LaneStorrs-, Mansfield
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Wii Bowling →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
  9:00 am
• Tai Chi DVD Session →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
  9:30 am
• Yarnivores! →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
  10:00 am
• Scrabble →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
  10:00 am
• Music and Movement →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center
  10:30 am

📣 Storrs Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Mahjongg →
  Coventry, CT Calendar Coventry, CT 06238
  9:30 am
• FREE Workout Video- Strength and Conditioning →
  Coventry, CT Calendar Coventry, CT 06238
  10:15 am
• Cornhole →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
  11:00 am
• Bridge →
  Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
  11:15 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CHR posted a job opening for Youth Worker: Grant House- Per Diem- 7011 in Coventry. Apply here.
• Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness posted a job opening for Cleaner Janitor in Tolland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Storrs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coventry

• Willington woman who crashed into Coventry house sentenced for third OUI conviction (fox61.com)
• CT man accused of evading after crash detection alert on phone notified state police of collision (courant.com)
• Steered Wrong by Word Criminals, by Rob Kyff (creators.com)

Tolland

• Willington Woman Sentenced in Third Operating Under the Influence Case (ct.gov)
• Tolland Town Council Seeks Community Input With Sept. 1 Deadline (patch.com)

Vernon

• Supermarket In Vernon Sells 6-Figure Winning CT Lottery Ticket (patch.com)

Ok Storrs! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook