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🌱 Patch AM: How Avon earned statewide recognition for supporting its older residents

Also, don't miss Village Traders Tag Sale on the Avon Patch calendar

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Good day Avon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Avon earned statewide recognition for supporting its older residents

Also on today's calendar: Village Traders Tag Sale and 7 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon Honored For Making Town Elderly-Friendly (patch.com) — Avon has been honored by the Connecticut Age Well Collaborative for its work to make the town more supportive of older residents, including creating a detailed local resource guide. The guide will highlight services for Avon residents and address ageism, and will be shared on the town's website and Facebook page once finished. Avon will be formally recognized at AgeWell Fest on Sept. 15.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Story & Play
    Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    9:30 am
  • Teen Space Open House
    Farmington Library 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    5:00 pm
  • What's it Worth? Thrifting Edition!
    Farmington Library US
    6:00 pm
  • The Art of Sourdough: Hands-On Workshop
    Simsbury Chamber of Commerce The Lucky Gut Collective 10 Wilcox St. Simsbury, CT 06070
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • The No Book Book Club
    Farmington Library 71 Main St, Farmington, CT, 06032, US
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Performing Arts Help Children Dare in the Farmington Valley —Michael Lamb Read on Patch
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Grocery Manager - Dairy & Frozen Food in Avon. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Daytime and Weekend Cashier in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • Farmington River Pier Fundraising Effor Proves Wildly Successful (patch.com)
  • Farmington Mourns Beloved 11-Year-Old Remembered For Love, Humor, Faith (dailyvoice.com)
  • Summer Research Experiences Give Students Career-Building Boost (uconn.edu)

West Hartford

  • West Hartford Schools Awarded Large Grant For Special Education Programs (patch.com)
  • West Hartford Approves Four-Year Firefighter Contract (patch.com)
  • Free Wellness Screenings Offered In West Hartford/Bloomfield (patch.com)

Ok Avon! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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