🌱 Patch AM: Can you solve Woodbury’s Halloween candy word scramble challenge?

Hey there, Woodbury! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Can you solve Woodbury's Halloween candy word scramble challenge?
• See what visitors discovered at Woodbury's Nonnewaug agriscience program tour.

Also on today's calendar: Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 48.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Word Scramble 88: Trick or Treat (woodburynewsnet.org) — Woodbury residents are invited to test their Halloween candy knowledge with a lighthearted word scramble that could help them become the neighborhood's favorite treat stop. The piece also encourages locals to subscribe to free Woodbury-focused newsletters and consider donating to support expanded community news coverage.
   

• Republican-American Community News from Waterbury, Torrington, Woodbury and Southbury (nhregister.com) — Nonnewaug High School in Woodbury recently welcomed local officials, educators, and guests for an in-depth tour of its Ellis Clark Agriscience Program, showcasing student-led projects and facilities like barns and a greenhouse. The community news roundup also highlights a Torrington restaurant's charity wing fundraiser and a Southbury donation to complete a Revolutionary War monument.
   

📸 Around Woodbury

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodbury

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Open Mic at the Woodbury Brewing Company →
  Woodbury Brewing Company, 738 Main St S, Woodbury
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Black Bears of CT →
  Studio, 5 Church Hill Road, Woodbury
  10:30 am
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  11:30 am
• Thomaston at Nonnewaug →
  Nonnewaug, 5 Minortown Rd, Woodbury
  3:45 pm
• MES PTO Outdoor Movie Night
  Mitchell Elementary School Woodbury, CT 06798
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Orchid Harvest 2026 →
  Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 100 Capital Blvd, Rocky Hill
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• You're all invited: "Wetting the (New) Fire Trucks" 2-4pm on Oct 11th, 2026 →
  Woodbury CT Vounteer Fire Department, 25 Quassuk Rd, Woodbury
  2:00 am
• Wetting the New Trucks - Tanker 6 and Rescue 3 with public invited →
  Woodbury CT Vounteer Fire Department, 25 Quassuk Rd, Woodbury
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  Zoom Or Facebook Live
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  11:30 am
Saturday October 24
• Taste Of Poland →
  118 Prospect St, Naugatuck
  9:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Moving Tag Sale
  Moving Tag Sale Sat 10-10 9:00 - 3:00 46 Woodcrest Dr NaugatuckLots of items, Costume jewelry, binder full of vintage holiday postcards, many... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in MIDDLEBURY CT S30906 in Middlebury. Apply here.
• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 2618 in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Southbury

• Southbury To Hold Public Meeting On 2 Bridge Replacements (patch.com)

Naugatuck

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Naugatuck This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com)
• Woman Stabbed Man To Death In Waterbury, Police Say (patch.com)

New Milford

• This Week In New Milford: Absentee Ballots, School Policy Review, Senior Center Events And More (patch.com)

Ok Woodbury! 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 Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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