🌱 Patch AM: How a Windsor Locks runway turned fashion into cancer research funding

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Windsor Locks runway turned fashion into cancer research funding
• Windsor Locks man faces drug charges after Enfield chase and arrest

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Fall Indoor Vendor Fair and 5 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Models walked the runway for Breast Cancer Awareness at fundraiser event Sunday (wtnh.com) — Windsor Locks residents just hosted a major breast cancer awareness fashion fundraiser at the New England Air Museum, drawing designers and modeling agents from across New England. Organized by local agency owner Tina Kiniry, the LOOK Fashion Event raised money for the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative while spotlighting survivors and families personally affected by cancer on the runway.
   

• Enfield traffic stop turns into chase; police find crack cocaine (nhregister.com) — A Windsor Locks resident was arrested after an Enfield traffic stop turned into a police chase along Hazard Avenue, ending near Enfield Commons Mall. Officers say they found crack cocaine and other suspected drugs, and the 42-year-old man now faces multiple narcotics and motor vehicle charges, with the case moving through Hartford Superior Court.
   

📸 Around Windsor Locks

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Windsor Locks

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• 2026 Fall Indoor Vendor Fair →
  First Cong Church of East Windsor, 124 Scantic Rd, East Windsor, CT, 06088,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Farmers Pumpkin patch hayrides →
  Farmers Hayride, 13 Niederwerfer Rd, East Windsor
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• East Windsor at Windsor Locks →
  Windsor Locks High School, 58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks
  5:45 pm
Wednesday October 21
• 5 Corner Cupboard Food Pantry First Cong Church E. Windsor Fundraiser →
  Red Robin, 15 Hazard Ave, Enfield
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• East Granby at Windsor Locks →
  Windsor Locks High School, 58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Halloween in the Hangars Brew Fest →
  New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks
Tuesday October 27
• Academy of Aerospace and Engineering at Windsor Locks →
  Windsor Locks High School, 58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks
  5:45 pm
Thursday October 29
• Combined Service with New Life Tabernacle →
  New Life Tabernacle Church, 54 Church St, Windsor Locks
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 12
• Monday AA meeting →
  East Granby CT
  1:00 pm
• Flu Vaccine Clinic →
  Wilson Branch, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor
  4:00 pm
• Fun with Math →
  Windsor Main Library, 323 Broad St, Windsor
  4:30 pm
• Board of Education →
  9 Center St, Town Hall, East Granby
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• GHC Meet 6 →
  Windsor CT

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Windsor Locks. Apply here.
• Data-Mail, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Set-Up Operator in Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windsor Locks here.

🗞 Nearby News

Windsor

• The technology records 20 billion images each month. The CT backlash is broad and powerful. (courant.com)
• Football Recap: Windsor Drops Highest Score of Season Against Platt (maxpreps.com)

Suffield

• 5 Things To Know In Suffield: South Main Multifamily Plan, Middle School And Firehouse Talks And More (patch.com)

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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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