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Greetings Newtown! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • DAR to honor Newtown's Revolutionary church with new America 250 marker
  • Newtown's storybook-themed holiday parade unveils new route and extras
  • Market Day crowds celebrate Newtown's past and preview upcoming history events

Also on today's calendar: 2-Day Super Rummage Sale and 12 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DAR To Dedicate America 250 Marker At Historic Newtown Church (patch.com) — Newtown residents are invited to a special DAR America 250 marker dedication at the Historic Presbyterian Church of Newtown, highlighting the church's pivotal role during the Revolutionary War. Saturday's event includes morning tours and an 11 a.m. ceremony honoring the site's use by George Washington and its Revolutionary-era patriots buried nearby.
   

2. "Storybook Holiday Magic" The Theme Of This Year's Newtown Holiday Parade (patch.com) — Newtown is gearing up for its beloved Holiday Parade, returning December 6 with a new "Storybook Holiday Magic" theme and an expanded route through town. Residents can enjoy Santa's Village starting at 11 a.m., then line Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street for the 12:30 p.m. step-off, while local businesses and nonprofits are encouraged to register or sponsor now.
   

3. Market Day Brings The Past Alive In Historic Newtown Borough (patch.com) — Newtown Borough's historic streets came alive as Market Day drew big crowds for colonial demonstrations, live music, wagon rides, and more than 90 craft booths, all supporting the Newtown Historic Association. Visitors explored the Half-Moon Inn, learned about Revolutionary War life, and heard about upcoming Newtown history programs, including an Oct. 22 talk on the Doan Gang robbery and a November program on Archambault Square.
   

4. Driver Seriously Hurt In Early Morning Crash In Upper Makefield (patch.com) — Emergency crews from Newtown joined Upper Makefield responders early Sunday after a car left Eagle Road, trapping the driver in heavy brush and causing serious injuries. Fire, EMS, and police from both townships worked together on a complex extrication before the victim was taken to the hospital, and investigators are now asking anyone who saw the crash to contact police.
   

5. BG Chad C. Chalfont (army.mil) — A high-ranking Army officer highlighted in this profile grew up in Newtown giving local residents a direct hometown connection to his long military career. The piece traces his path from West Point through multiple command posts, deployments to Iraq, and advanced education, while also briefly touching on his family life and ties to Pennsylvania.
   

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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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