🌱 Patch AM: How Wilton became a Class M field hockey favorite this fall

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In today's newsletter:

• How Wilton became a Class M field hockey favorite this fall

Also on today's calendar: When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
• Wednesday: Nice and warm with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The 2026 Connecticut high school field hockey midseason report: Top teams, players and surprises (sheltonherald.com) — Wilton High's field hockey team is now a top-five contender in Class M and highlighted as one of the favorites after an overtime win against Branford. A midseason statewide rundown also notes Wilton's 2015 state title and compares this year's Warriors to power programs like Darien, Staples, and Hand, giving local fans context on how strong their team looks heading into November.
   

📸 Around Wilton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilton

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries →
  Wilton Quaker Meeting, 317 New Canaan Rd, Wilton
  6:15 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate →
  Online Event,
  12:30 pm
• West African Drumming for Adults & Teens →
  Music on the Hill, 9 Brookside Rd, Redding, CT, 06896,
  5:15 pm
• Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
  VIRTUAL,
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event →
  Via Zoom, 34 Whipple Road, Wilton, CT,
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Star 99.9 Goodwill Trick or Treat Day →
  Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics →
  Westport, Conn. location provided upon registration,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 14
• Iconoclasm In Wilton: The Revolutionary-Era Statue Of King George III →
  Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd, Wilton
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• The Enduring Legend Of The Leatherman →
  Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd, Wilton
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Sunset Lantern Walk & Wildlife Release →
  Wilton Land Conservation Trust, 183 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Continental Drift: Encounters, North and South →
  browngrotta arts, 276 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
  11:00 am
• The Great Wilton Pumpkin Fest →
  224 Danbury Rd, Wilton
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Books & A Blanket- Halloween Edition! →
  Wilton Land Conservation Trust, 183 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• How Dam Removal Is Improving Water Quality And Wildlife Habitat Here And Across The State →
  Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 25
• Stewardship Sunday at Eugenia Slaughter Fields →
  Pipers Hill Road, Pipers Hill Rd, Wilton
  12:00 pm

📣 Wilton Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Wilton. Apply here.
• Balducci's Food Lover's Market posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in New Canaan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weston

• Soundscapes Piano Concert, Nov. 8 (westontoday.news)

New Canaan

• Tom O'Dea a Consistent, Powerful Voice for New Canaan (newcanaansentinel.com)
• Election for CT House Race #125 (newcanaansentinel.com)

Norwalk

• 5 Things To Know In Norwalk: Upcoming City Council Meeting, Family Fun Run And More (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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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