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And on the Vernon Patch calendar - 2026 Fall Indoor Vendor Fair

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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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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Peeks of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

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  • Come on by, we're all set for Halloween!
    Full-size bars are the highlight this year. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Whitney Crossing)
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🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

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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)

Ok Vernon! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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