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Greetings Avon! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How NASA's $1.7M grant will transform Avon's science center
  • Which 17 new businesses just registered with Avon addresses?
  • How strong was Simsbury in their win after beating Avon?

Also on today's calendar: Fall In Love With Your Skin Event and 10 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with a brief shower, temps: high: 70, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon Science Education Institution Gets Massive Grant From NASA (patch.com) — A major NASA-funded upgrade is coming to Avon's Talcott Mountain Science Center, bringing a new digital planetarium, research-grade telescope, and data science lab right to your backyard. Over the next year, thousands of Connecticut students and local residents will gain hands-on access to professional astronomy tools, citizen science projects, and expanded public programs as the Avon institution approaches its 60th anniversary.
   

• Baseball Training Business Among 17 New Avon Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — New businesses are popping up around Avon, including a baseball training company, a beauty salon, and a new liquor retailer, all officially registered with the state in September. From Lovely Street to Old Farms Road and West Main, the latest filings highlight fresh services and shops that may soon become part of your regular local routine.
   

• Simsbury runs over Bloomfield for third straight victory, 55-20 (collinsvillepress.com) — Simsbury football is on a roll after a 55-20 win over Bloomfield, just a week after putting up 20 points in a victory over Avon. The Trojans' powerful ground game and opportunistic defense have them riding a three-game streak as they prepare for a historic rivalry matchup with Farmington next week.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Start Planning for Holiday Dinners Now!
    The Ultimate Estate Dining Suite: Magnificent 15.5-Foot George III Mahogany Table & 14 Chairs... (More info)
  • Estate, Yard, Garage and Tag Sale
    This sale includes a lot of unique, collectible and useful items that are all priced to go to new homes. There will be: small furniture pieces, a... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Staffworks, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator 1st Shift Heat Treat Dept. in Farmington. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Retail Team Member in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Avon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington

  • Local For Sale: Start Planning for Holiday Dinners Now! (patch.com)
  • Hundreds get free flu shots at NBC Connecticut's annual drive-thru clinic (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • Man accused in 11-year-old Connecticut girl's death faces new attempted burglary charge (fox61.com)

West Hartford

  • Fall ART STOP in West Hartford Will Offer One-Stop Art Market - We-Ha (we-ha.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: "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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