Community Corner
🌱 Want to help Springfield families? Start by bidding in this online auction.
Also, don't miss Springfield Outreach on the Springfield Patch calendar
Hi Springfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to help Springfield families? Start by bidding in this online auction.
- Will you read from a banned book on the library steps?
Also on today's calendar: Create Felted Acorns with Lisa Caron Hickey and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SAPCC online auction (vermontjournal.com) — Families in the Springfield area can support the Springfield Area Parent Child Center's work by bidding in an online auction running Oct. 1–14. Proceeds will help buy a van so staff can bring playgroups, baby supplies, developmental services, and parent education directly into Springfield neighborhoods and the 25 surrounding communities the organization serves. 
• 'Protect the Freedom to Read' at Springfield Library (vermontjournal.com) — Springfield residents are invited to gather on the Town Library steps Oct. 5–9 at 1 p.m. to read aloud from banned or challenged books and celebrate the freedom to choose what they read. Whether you want to share a favorite passage or simply listen, the daily event at 43 Main Street welcomes all ages and viewpoints to support intellectual freedom together.
📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Springfield Outreach →
Senior Center, 139 Main St, Springfield
9:30 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Create Felted Acorns with Lisa Caron Hickey →
Gallery at the VAULT, 68 Main St., Springfield
1:00 pm - Community Forum: Facing the Healthcare Future Together →
The Great Hall, 100 River Street, Springfield
5:30 pm - PALS Springfield Group →
Westview Terrace Apts, Springfield
10:00 am - Diocesan Assembly in Springfield VT →
Springfield VT - Paint the Vibrant Colors of Fall with Rob O'Brien →
Great Hall (use 62 Pearl St. entrance), 62 Pearl Street, Springfield
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
📣 Springfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- USS Open House
Springfield Public School, 60 Park St, Springfield
5:00 pm - SAPCC Dads' Group →
Springfield Area Parent Child Center, 80 Jack and Jill Ln, North Springfield
5:30 pm - Friday Bingo Fundraiser →
SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield
6:00 pm - Sunday Bingo Fundraiser →
SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield
1:30 pm - Self-Defense Class →
SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Ln, North Springfield
2:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Springfield. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep 3122 in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellows Falls
- A brush with fall: 'Autumn on the River' wat... (commonsnews.org)
- Rebels are gracious hosts at their first cro... (commonsnews.org)
- We plan cities backwards (cnu.org)
Windsor
- Hip Hops: Culture shock in ME, NH, VT and MA (and Kentuckiana too) - Food & Dining Magazine (foodanddine.com)
Ok Springfield! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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