🌱 Patch AM: What to expect at October’s fashion fundraiser in Windsor Locks

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In today's newsletter:

• What to expect at October's fashion fundraiser in Windsor Locks
• Meet the Windsor Locks neighbor competing on Survivor 51 tonight

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
• Sunday: Windy; cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tina Kiniry Management to Present 'THE LOOK' Fashion Event - We-Ha (we-ha.com) — A major fashion and breast cancer research fundraiser is coming to the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 5–9 p.m. Expect runway shows, a survivor showcase, adaptive fashion, and model scouting, with part of every ticket supporting Connecticut Breast Health Initiative research. It's pitched as a stylish night out that also benefits local causes.
   

• Clark University graduate competes on 'Survivor 51' (telegram.com) — A Windsor Locks resident, mental health counselor and Clark University grad Eric Macksoud, is competing on season 51 of Survivor, which premieres tonight on CBS and Paramount+. The article highlights his low-key competitive streak, New England roots, and standout personality on the beaches of Fiji. Local fans can watch and cheer on a neighbor chasing the $1 million prize.
   

📸 Around Windsor Locks

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Windsor Locks

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  First Church West Hartford, 12 S Main St, West Hartford
  7:00 am
Sunday October 11
• The LOOK-Connecticut Fashion Event to Celebrate Breast Cancer Survivors Through Fashion- October 11 →
  New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Rd, Windsor Locks
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Jermaine Woodard Jr. and Friends Jazz Jam →
  The Wood Memorial Library & Museum, 783 Main St, South Windsor
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• STEM Program at the Warehouse Point Library →
  Warehouse Point Library, 107 Main St, East Windsor
  1:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Comp Sci Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Windsor Locks →
  Windsor Locks High School, 58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks
  5:45 pm
• Comp Sci at Windsor Locks →
  Windsor Locks High School, 58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks
  5:45 pm
Wednesday September 30
• SES Parent Information Night
  Windsor Locks School District Windsor Locks, CT 06096
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• NSS Parent Information Night
  Windsor Locks School District Windsor Locks, CT 06096
  5:00 pm
• Rockville at Windsor Locks →
  Windsor Locks High School, 58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks
  5:45 pm
Saturday October 3
• South Windsor Apple Fest 2026 →
  75 Brookfield St, South Windsor
  9:00 am
• Fabric and Yarn Sale Funraiser at the Warehouse Point Library →
  Warehouse Point Library
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo →
  St. Joseph Catholic Church, 33 West St, Vernon
  6:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ethics Committee In East Windsor needs volunteers —Rand Stanley Read on Patch

• Collins Aerospace posted a job opening for Fabrication Technician III (Inspector), 3rd Shift (Onsite) in Windsor Locks. Apply here.
• SSP Group posted a job opening for Fast Food Worker (Full-Time) - Sergio's Empanadas (BDL Airport) in Windsor Locks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windsor Locks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor

• Windsor Federal plans sale of former downtown HQ to local developer (hartfordbusiness.com)
• Win tickets to the Great Halloween Drive-Thru (audacy.com)

East Windsor

• Prepared foods at grocers gain popularity as Connecticut shoppers look to save (nbcconnecticut.com)

South Windsor

• South Windsor Students Outpace State, But Gaps Remain (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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