🌱 Patch AM: How far can Wilton field hockey go after dropping to Class M?

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In today's newsletter:

• How far can Wilton field hockey go after dropping to Class M?

Also on today's calendar: Open House German School of Connecticut and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 CIAC field hockey predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (ctpost.com) — Wilton High's field hockey team is projected as a top contender in Class M this fall, with analysts predicting a tight championship matchup against defending champion Branford. The piece highlights Wilton's recent semifinal and finals runs and notes that dropping from Class L to Class M could improve its title chances amid strong competition from other Connecticut programs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Open House German School of Connecticut →
  Rippowam Middle School, 381 High Ridge Rd, Stamford
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes →
  September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes,
  9:00 am
• Choral Auditions - Charis Chamber Voices →
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square Dancing Lesson →
  70 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• From College List to Application Plan →
  Online,
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• JESSE LEE UMC Semi-Annual Document Shredding Event →
  Jesse Lee United Methodist Church, 25 Flat Rock Rd, Easton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Intro to Band Parent Information Night
  Wilton Public Schools Wilton, CT 06897
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• High Holiday Services with Congregation for Humanistic Judaism →
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement →
  Online Event
  12:30 pm
• 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square Dancing →
  70 Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• History Walk: Fields of Freedom →
  Wilton Land Conservation Trust, 183 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Stewardship Sunday x Ask an Arborist with Wilton Land Trust →
  Abbott Lane, Abbott Ln, Wilton
  12:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Dance Education for Children and Teens
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone, I'm looking for a housekeeper one day a week to do laundry, some cleaning, chop vegetables, organize etc.
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🗞 Nearby News

Weston

• 'Doors of Weston' on Sale (westontoday.news)
• 9/11 Memorial, Sept. 9 at Sherwood Island (westontoday.news)
• CIAC girls soccer stars New Canaan's Clare Greisen, Amity's Maggie Kershnar to miss 2026 season (thehour.com)

New Canaan

• Letters of Appreciation for New Canaan Police (newcanaanite.com)
• What you need to know about 2026 CIAC field hockey: Key dates, teams and games (ncadvertiser.com)

Westport

• Westport Zoning Board To Hear Steep Slope, Setback And Retaining Wall Requests (patch.com)
• Jeweler Among 75 New Businesses Registered In Westport In August (patch.com)

Ok Wilton! 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 shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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