🌱 Patch AM: Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Named For Rockville High School Class of 2026

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In today's newsletter:

• Meet the top two seniors leading Rockville High’s Class of 2026
• Secluded Bolton Lake home in Vernon lists for $1.3 million

Also on today's calendar: Tolland Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: If you have 13 apples in one hand and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A little morning rain, with a high of 55 and low of 39 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
• Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Named For Rockville High School Class of 2026 (patch.com) — Rockville High School in Vernon has announced its top two seniors for the Class of 2026, spotlighting their academic honors and extensive involvement in clubs, teams, and leadership roles. Valedictorian Aidan Lang and salutatorian Kyle Shalaev are both heading to competitive university programs after distinguished high school careers that reflect strongly on the Vernon school community.    

• Million-Dollar Lakefront Home In Vernon Hits the Market (patch.com) — A secluded Bolton Lake home in Vernon is on the market for $1.3 million, offering 2.6 acres, broad waterfront frontage and lake views from most rooms. With a first-floor primary suite, flexible walk-out lower level and expansive wraparound deck, the property targets buyers seeking private lakefront living and easy access to boating and quiet time by the water.    

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📸 Around Vernon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 31

• Tolland Farmers Market →
  Tolland Green, Tolland
  10:00 am

Thursday June 4

• ROSE SALE - Rotary Club of Rockville, CT →
  Vernon Circle Shopping center, 243 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon
  9:00 am

Tuesday June 9

• Alternative Medicine Lecture with Ralph La Guardia, MD →
  Meg's Inspirations, 38 Main St, Manchester
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 30

• Civil War Kids Camp →
  274 West St, Vernon
  9:00 am
• Rocks, Railroads and Industry History Walk →
  300 Valley Falls Rd, Vernon
  10:00 am
• Rockville Rocks Block Party →
  Maple Street School Vernon, 20 Maple St, Vernon
  1:00 pm

Sunday May 31

• Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The... →
  Rocking Horse Bar & Grill, 57 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon
  2:00 pm

Monday June 1

• Hospice Volunteers →
  8 Keynote Dr, Vernon
  9:00 am
• Collaborative Cancer Care Wellness Series →
  670 Dart Hill Rd, Vernon
  12:00 pm
• Lego Club →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  4:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• Process Art Play →
  Rockville Public Library, 52 Union St, Vernon
  10:00 am
• Botanical Dough Bowl Candles Workshop →
  Arts Center East, 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Manchester. Apply here.
• The Manchester Public School District posted a job opening for Girls Softball Coach in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• Plumbing Issues At Location In Manchester Temporarily Knock Burger King Off The Throne (patch.com)
• Investigation Into Assault At Park In Manchester Leads To Discovery Of Guns, Drugs: Police (patch.com)

Ellington

• Ellington Restaurant Opening Soon, Hiring Now (patch.com)
• Experts stress motorcycle safety as warm weather brings more riders to roads (fox61.com)
• Ellington Credit Stock Offers a 19.51% Yield and Trades Below Book Value (dividendchannel.com)

Tolland

• Land Near Tolland Green Hits The Market (patch.com)
• Military Vehicle Crashes, Bursts Into Flames, On I-84 In Willington (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Big hands ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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