🌱 April Macie and 11 more events
Columbia, Connecticut Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Columbia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Tolland County Ag Day
- April Macie at Comix Comedy Club
- 2026 Sun and Soul Festival at Mohegan Sun
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 92, low: 61.
- Sunday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Tolland County Ag Day →
24 Hyde Ave, Vernon
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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April Macie →
Comix Comedy Club, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
5:00 pm -
2026 Sun and Soul Festival →
Mohegan Sun, 1 Blvd, Uncasville
3:00 pm -
Jim Spinnato - COMIX At Mohegan Sun →
Comix Roadhouse, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
5:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cane Fitness and Self Defense Class →
Windham, CT Calendar, 1 Jillson Square, Willimantic
11:00 am -
Small Town Pride: Pride Month Celebration →
AHM Youth & Family Services, 25 Pendleton Dr, Hebron
10:00 am -
JAMES MONTGOMERY Blues Band! →
The River Room, 50 Riverside Dr, Willimantic
8:00 pm -
New Moon Yoga & Abundance Bowl Creation Workshop with Haley — The Mantra Room →
The Mantra Room CT, 661 Windham Rd, Windham
4:00 pm -
REFERENDUM-2nd →
Windham, CT Calendar Windham, CT 06226
6:00 am -
Board of Education Meeting - In person/Virtual
Windham School District Willimantic, CT 06226
7:00 pm -
Traffic Stop →
Windham, CT Calendar, 523-533 Main Street, Willimantic
5:00 pm -
Personnel Committee Mtg. - Virtual
Windham School District Willimantic, CT 06226
6:00 pm -
2026 Summer Concert Series: Night Shift Live at Shaboo Stage →
Windham, CT Calendar, 523-533 Main Street, Willimantic
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
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🗞 Nearby News
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Storrs
- Mansfield Sites To Join CT Open House Day With Free Admissions, Drive-In Offer (patch.com)
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- Foran, Woodland set for rematch in Class M softball final (wtnh.com)
Manchester
- 3rd Installment Of Manchester Sculpture Project Now In Place (patch.com)
Ok Columbia! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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