Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: See why Old Wethersfield’s Dan Hurley scarecrow is going viral

And on the Wethersfield Patch calendar - New World Trio "Autumn Reflections"

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Monday October 5th Patch AM
Monday October 5th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Wethersfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See why Old Wethersfield's Dan Hurley scarecrow is going viral

Also on today's calendar: New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Turning sunny; breezy, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dan Hurley headbutt scarecrow becomes a viral sensation (newsbreak.com) — Old Wethersfield's Main Street is packed with more than 170 scarecrows this month, including a viral Dan Hurley–referee headbutt scene outside The Charles restaurant. Created by local friends and UConn fans for the town's 31st Scarecrows Along Main, the display has drawn national attention while giving residents a fun, free attraction to enjoy through Halloween.
   

📸 Around Wethersfield

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Wethersfield

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Wethersfield Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Wethersfield PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Start Planning for Holiday Dinners Now!
    The Ultimate Estate Dining Suite: Magnificent 15.5-Foot George III Mahogany Table & 14 Chairs... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "This date marks the first formal run of the Orient Express in 1883.
    The train was the brainchild of Georges Nagelmackers, a Belgian banker's son. He had been impressed by railway innovations he'd seen in America in… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
  • Happy heavenly birthday to Edward L.
    Stratemeyer, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1862. "He created the Hardy Boys, the Bobbsey Twins, the Rover Boys, and Nancy Drew. After writing… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
  • McWane Plant & Industrial posted a job opening for MPI Welder (2nd Shift) in Wethersfield. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member (Evenings & Late Night) in Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wethersfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newington

Hartford

  • New 'Dracula' adaptation rises from the dead to open Hartford Stage's season (courant.com)
  • Survivors, families, and more come together for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Hartford (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his awe-striking technical skill and personal style to UConn (courant.com)

West Hartford

  • Major Changes For West Hartford's Bulky Waste Process (patch.com)

Ok Wethersfield! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Wethersfield