🌱 Patch AM: How a Waterford rider powered to victory in NHRA division finals

Hello Waterford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Waterford rider powered to victory in NHRA division finals

Also on today's calendar: Friday Fish & Chips in the Borough and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Summit Racing Series E.T. Finals divisional results set stage for championship battle (nhra.com) — Waterford racer Shawn Rainey grabbed a Bike/Sled win at the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northeast Division Finals, helping put the town on the drag-racing map. The expanded 2026 series now sends more grassroots drivers toward a Las Vegas world championship showdown, giving local fans another reason to follow Rainey's season.
   

📸 Around Waterford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterford

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Friday Fish & Chips in the Borough →
  Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, 26 Main St., Stonington Borough.,
  11:00 am
• The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution →
  Hotel Callista, 352 Main St, Norwich
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of Greeneville →
  Trolley Pick-up 352 Main St, Norwich, CT, 06360,
  10:00 am
• NEW DATE due to Nor'Easter: Bees & Birds & Butterflies Free Event at Samuel Smith Farmstead →
  Samuel Smith Farmstead, 82 Plants Dam Rd, East Lyme
  10:00 am
• 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express →
  Torp Theater in Davidson Hall, CCSU, New Britain
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live? →
  Online,
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Waterford Historical Society's Members' Social →
  54 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  4:30 pm
• LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
  7:00 pm
• Mario Adrion →
  Comix Comedy Club, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Memory Café Program →
  Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Safe Walk 2026 →
  37 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  8:00 am
Monday October 5
• Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the Family Gardeners" Oct. 5 →
  Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Waterford Public Schools posted a job opening for Drama Musical Director in Waterford. Apply here.
• Sherwin-Williams Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Store Associate (Spanish) in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.

🗞 Nearby News

New London

• USS Idaho returns to Connecticut after 19,000-mile deployment (idahonews.com)
• Local Event: Mural Celebration Sunday, October 4th from 4 (patch.com)

Groton

• Scam Callers Spoofing Groton Police Phone Number (patch.com)

Ok Waterford! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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