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Coming up: Arc Run 2026 on the Wallingford Patch calendar

Good morning Wallingford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How big winners can cash CT Lottery tickets in Wallingford
Also on today's calendar: Arc Run 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Heavy morning rain; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CT Lottery Powerball, Cash 5 winning numbers for Sept. 12, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — Wallingford residents are reminded that Connecticut Lottery headquarters and its claims department are located on Sterling Drive in town, where larger prizes must be redeemed in person. The latest Powerball, Cash 5, Play 3, and Play 4 winning numbers from Sept. 12 are listed, along with clear guidance on where and how to claim prizes of different amounts across Connecticut.
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📸 Around Wallingford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wallingford
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★ Featured events ★
- Arc Run 2026 →
200 Research Pkwy, Meriden
9:00 am - Free Fraud Prevention Seminar Featuring Detective Houlihan of Wallingford Police Department →
Finex Credit Union, 159 S Turnpike Rd, Wallingford
9:00 am - New Haven Walk To End Alzheimer's →
Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven
9:00 am
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Corn Maze & Cider Donut Harvest Music Festival →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - The Beer Garden at the Corn Maze & Cider Donut Harvest Music Festival →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
12:00 pm - Los Mariachis →
Los Mariachis, 105 N. Colony St, Wallingford
5:00 pm - Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Monday Night Movies: "Project Hail Mary" →
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
5:30 pm - Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops →
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
7:00 pm - Setback at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Wallingford Social Justice Readers: "Our Missing Hearts" →
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
6:30 pm - Corks & Forks →
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare / Gaylord Hospital, 50 Gaylord Farm Rd, Wallingford
5:30 pm
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
📣 Wallingford Shout Outs!
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- B.C. Bailey Funeral Home — (203) 265-1111
- Priority Urgent Care — (203) 677-0660
- Masonicare — (203) 679-5900
- Kylie's Daycare World LLC — (203) 443-3762
- UNAPEN, Inc. — (203) 269-6111
- Day Night Nail Spa — (203) 404-8484
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 25 years ago, our country changed forever in the early morning of September 11.
Today, we pause to mourn the lives lost as a result of these attacks, to honor the heroes who ran into danger, and to reflect on the effects these… (Nextdoor ) - Today Wallingford held its annual 9/11 ceremony to remember the lives lost and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders.
Thank you to everyone who made this ceremony possible and especially to our student speakers and singers - Natalie Jambor, Aiden Hodgdon, Gabriella… (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest)
- Vantedge Medical posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Wallingford. Apply here.
- Ametek posted a job opening for Utility Operator in Wallingford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallingford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Meriden
- Meriden Green 10th Anniversary Celebration: Here's What To Know (patch.com)
- Meriden Run Club helps carry flags to Ground Zero (wtnh.com)
North Haven
- High school football roundup: Sheehan, Law open season with big victories (wtnh.com)
Cheshire
- Cheshire Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com)
Ok Wallingford! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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