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In today's newsletter:

• What does the sudden shutdown of East Hampton's battery sites mean for you?
• Which local art shows are opening around East Hampton this weekend?

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
• Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NextEra Closes Battery Storage Facilities (easthamptonstar.com) — Battery energy storage facilities in East Hampton and Montauk have been temporarily shut down after the town board moved toward litigation and raised concerns about a firefighting chemical linked to well contamination. Town and county officials say the closure is a key step while NextEra manages the substance, and they signal this developing situation could have important implications for local safety and energy planning.
   

• The Art Scene 10.01.26 (easthamptonstar.com) — East Hampton readers can explore the "Banned Book Project" at the East Hampton Library's Baldwin Room starting Saturday, spotlighting artistic responses to book restrictions. Closer to home, Artists Alliance of East Hampton members present "Colors of Fall" at Ashawagh Hall in Springs, with weekend receptions inviting locals to meet artists and enjoy seasonal work.
   

📸 Around East Hampton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Hampton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown 🍲 →
  Springs Tavern and Grill, 15 Fort Pond Blvd, East Hampton
  12:00 pm
Friday October 16
• MARTY BELLER: Twists, Turns, and Breakthroughs →
  The Church, 48 Madison St, Sag Harbor
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Fall Fest →
  228 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays
  11:00 am
• Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center to Host Fall Family Fun Festival! →
  228 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays
  11:00 am
• The Dance of Death: A Modern Adaptation by Conor McPherson →
  75 Industrial Rd, Wainscott
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Circle of Fun →
  East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
  9:30 am
• Watercolors of the Whaling Industry by Claus Hoie →
  Clinton Academy, 151 Main Street, East Hampton
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Children's Museum of the East End Welcomes Fall with Return of Weekly Programming →
  Children's Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
  9:30 am
Wednesday October 7
• The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors →
  East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Healing Class →
  East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
  5:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center Brings Birds of Prey to Hank's Pumpkintown →
  Hank's Pumpkintown, 240 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill
  12:00 pm
• Friday Afternoon Mahjong →
  East Hampton Library, 159 Main St, East Hampton
  1:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• 701 Pages of Evidence: Will Southampton Take a Hard Look?
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• i entered these two painting in the Ashawagh Hall show which is on this weekend starting today..
  The reception is 4 to 6pm on Saturday. Come if you can. (Nextdoor Springs)
• Hello!
  We had a big tree partially come down during the storm and need to remove it. Please provide any recommendations for people you have used. Thank you! (Nextdoor Clearwater Beach)

• Extra Space Storage posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in East Hampton. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in East Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wainscott

• Clip These Helpful Resources (easthamptonstar.com)
• On the Police Logs 08.19.21 (easthamptonstar.com)
• Bias Claimed in Sag Harbor Laundromat Incident (easthamptonstar.com)

Amagansett

• For Hit-and-Run Victim's Family, Life Is Forever Changed (easthamptonstar.com)
• An Infamous Intersection (easthamptonstar.com)
• Andy Cohen & Bobby Flay Inducted into Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame (danspapers.com)

Ok East Hampton! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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