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Get on up, West Hartford ... Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in West Hartford:

  1. West Hartford Coronavirus Infection Rate Improving (West Hartford Patch)
  2. Man Facing 7 Charges After Pointing Gun In West Hartford: Cops (West Hartford Patch)
  3. Extra security planned for CT Capitol rally | Connecticut News (WFSB)
  4. Hartford police investigate Friday afternoon shooting (Hartford Courant)
  5. Students Became Scientists at the Talcott Mountain Science Center BioBlitz (NBC Connecticut)
  6. Video: Hallmark crews film part of Christmas movie in Hartford (WFSB)
  7. Popular West Hartford-Based Food Truck Now Has Sister Restaurant (West Hartford Patch)
  8. Onslaught of Severe Weather Can Cause Stress and Anxiety (Hartford HealthCare)
  9. Woman Accused of Assaulting Navy Sailor at Berlin Pizza Shop Charged (NBC Connecticut) Connecticut)
  10. Hartford residents use scooters to celebrate National Park(ing) Day (WTNH.com)
  11. West Hartford Town Council urges state to adopt climate change initiative (West Hartford News)


Today in West Hartford:

  • End Environmental Racism: A Climate Emergency Town Hall (2:00 PM)
  • JV FB Hall v. Simsbury - Hall High School Sports (9:30 AM)
  • Free Meditation in the Park (10:00 AM)
  • Trash Cleanup and Community Outreach (12:00 PM)
  • Adopt A Dog Day - West Hartford Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM)

West Hartford Patch Notebook

  • West Hartford Women's Chorale: "From vaccine confirmation for all singers, to rehearsing masked and socially distant in the beautiful Temple Sinai, our first WHWC rehearsal was a success. So happy to be singing live and together again!" (Facebook)
  • West Hartford Community Interactive: "This Saturday MDC will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the Public Works Garage, 17 Brixton Street. This event is the place to properly dispose of waste that is not suitable for regular disposal. Check out the town's websit..." (Facebook)
  • West Hartford Chamber: "The Park Road Parade is just a few weeks away! This Clean Up Walk is a great way to prepare for all the guests who will be attending the parade." (Facebook)

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— Chris Dehnel

About me: Email: chris.dehnel@patch.com Bio: I am a founding editor at Patch and back for Round 2 of the online news journey. in addition to Vernon, which is my original site, I am managing the Tolland, Manchester, Farmington, West Hartford and Southington sites in addition to UConn news. I have covered sports, news, business and snow sports in my 35-plus years as a journalist.

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