🌱 Patch AM: Back To School: Stratford 2026-27 School Calendar

Good morning Stratford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See every key date in Stratford's 2026-27 school year
• Can you help Stratford police return this stolen scooter?

Also on today's calendar: Medicare Market Disruptions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with periods of rain, temps: high: 75, low: 67.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Back To School: Stratford 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com) — Families in Stratford are getting a detailed look at the 2026-27 Stratford Public Schools calendar, including the August 27 first day of classes and a projected last day of June 10. The schedule highlights major holidays, professional development days, and how snow days could extend the year or shorten April recess, helping parents plan ahead.
   

• Scooter Stolen From Elderly Resident, Suspects Sought: Stratford Police (patch.com) — Stratford police are asking residents to help identify two people accused of stealing a black 49cc motor scooter from an elderly resident who relies on it for transportation. The scooter was taken Aug. 15 on the 1100 block of Stratford Avenue, and investigators hope someone recognizes the suspects from their clothing or has video or information to help get it returned.
   

📸 Around Stratford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stratford

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★ Featured events ★

Monday August 24
• Medicare Market Disruptions →
  Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave, Milford
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• KG Elite Sport One Year Anniversary Party →
  282 Quarry Rd, Milford
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Molly Tuttle in Concert →
  The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Evening of Suspense: Wine Reception & Conversation with Author Liv Constantine →
  Race Brook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave, Orange
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• August is leaving the staion →
  Boothe Memorial Park, 5800 Main St, Stratford
  1:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Teachers / Administrators Convocation - Opening Day (Staff Only)
  Nichols Elementary School 490 Chapel St, Stratford, CT 06614, USA
  8:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Mini Golf in the Stacks - A Hole Lot of Fun in the Library →
  Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave, Milford
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fall Initial Certification Course →
  2712 Main St, Stratford
  6:30 pm
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fall Initial Certification Course →
  2712 Main St, Stratford
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Chair Yoga →
  The Birdseye Rec Center, Birdseye St, Stratford
  6:00 pm
• Beginner Mat Pilates →
  Birdseye Rec Center, Birdseye St, Stratford
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Sunset Beach Yoga →
  Short Beach, Stratford
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The organizers for "Art in the Park" still have room for a few more fine art vendors for the show.
  Details: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Greg Ackley Park (across the street from Our Lady of Peace Church in Lordship -… (Nextdoor Lordship)
• CALLING FINE ARTISTS & CRAFTSPERSONS - The organizers for "Art in the Park" still have room for a few more fine art vendors for the show.
  Details: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Greg Ackley Park (across the street from Our Lady of Peace Church in Lordship -… (Nextdoor Lordship)

• Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for (Overnight) Night Crew Clerk in Stratford. Apply here.
• BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Produce Clerk Part Time in Stratford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

• Marla's Mix Kitchen Opens In Bridgeport With Birria Egg Rolls & More — CT Bites (ctbites.com)

Milford

• Milford Man Accused Of Damaging Flock Cameras Over Privacy Concerns: Police (patch.com)

Ok Stratford! 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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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