Good day Vernon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
2026 Fall Indoor Vendor Fair at First Cong Church of East Windsor, 124 Scantic Rd, East Windsor, CT, 06088
Storytelling Mondays: Tales At The Wood. For children ages 3-6 at Wood Memorial Library & Museum
International Snack Tasting
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Come on by, we're all set for Halloween! Full-size bars are the highlight this year. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Whitney Crossing)
We're pumped for trick-or-treaters this year! There's a showstopper of a display waiting, and we've added some festive flair. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Whitney Crossing)
Global Partners posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown Fresh in Bolton. Apply here.
Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Retirees Are Discovering An Affordable Connecticut Town So Pretty They Wish They Had Found It Sooner (newsbreak.com)
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Ellington
Emerling And Hodgdon Celebrate NASCAR Mod Dream, McKennedy Tops Silk For Monaco Modified Check On World Series Saturday At Thompson (racedayct.com)
BF Classified: 1931 Ford Model A 160-C (barnfinds.com)
Tolland
RHAM earns a 1-1 draw against Manchester to secure a spot in the state tournament (thechronicle.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!