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🌱 Patch AM: Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Danbury
Make time for Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale on the Danbury Patch calendar

Good morning Danbury! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Danbury gas stations have the cheapest fill-up today
- Plan your perfect Danbury-area pumpkin outing and carve like a pro
- Danbury gun buyback nets 68 unwanted firearms
Also on today's calendar: Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Danbury (patch.com) — Danbury drivers are paying more at the pump than the state, regional and national averages, with local stations averaging $4.55 for a gallon of regular gas. A detailed list of 17 Danbury gas stations shows where prices are lowest and highest, helping residents decide where to fill up around town.
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2. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Danbury This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families around Danbury can choose from several nearby spots to pick pumpkins, from Halas Farm Market and Blue Jay Orchards to Harris Hill Farm and the Pumpkin Patch Train at the Danbury Railway Museum. The piece also walks readers through practical jack-o'-lantern carving tips, tools and safety-minded steps to create a standout Halloween display at home.
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3. Dozens Of Guns Turned In During Danbury Police Buyback (patch.com) — Danbury residents recently turned in 68 firearms, including dozens of rifles and handguns, during a police-sponsored gun buyback. The Danbury Police Department says the event helps people safely dispose of unwanted weapons and reduces the risk of guns ending up in the wrong hands, and thanked community members for participating.
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4. Girls soccer top performances, games to watch (Oct. 6) (newstimes.com) — Danbury senior Ava Thatcher is on a tear, scoring a hat trick against Norwalk and adding two goals and an assist versus Westhill to power the Hatters' strong week. She's featured among top girls soccer performers statewide, alongside a slate of notable upcoming matchups that could shape conference and state tournament races.
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📸 Around Danbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Danbury
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★ Featured events ★
- Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale →
112 Roseville Rd, Westport
9:00 am - Market Day Crafts Fair in Fishkill →
Van Wyck Homestead Museum, 504 US-9, Fishkill
11:00 am - 9th annual Pets in the Park Danbury →
Danbury Town Park, 36 E Hayestown Rd, Danbury
11:00 am - When Science Reporting Becomes Crisis Reporting →
Wilton Quaker Meeting, 317 New Canaan Rd, Wilton
6:15 pm - Fall Open House →
Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd, Danbury
2:00 pm - Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics →
Westport, Conn. location provided upon registration,
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Multilevel Yoga at Whole Fit →
Whole Fit, LLC, 4 Dunham Dr, New Fairfield, CT 06812
6:00 pm - Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
VIRTUAL
7:30 pm - Yoga for Dance at Whole Fit →
Whole Fit, LLC, 4 Dunham Dr, New Fairfield, CT 06812
5:00 pm - St. Peter R. C. Parish Study - Discovering Our Faith →
104 Main St, Danbury
5:30 pm - MikelParis of O.A.R →
Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom, 39B Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury
7:00 pm - St Peter R. C. Parish Adult Choir Rehersal →
104 Main St, Danbury
7:30 pm - Get Halloween-Ready →
Deer Hill Thrift Shop (and boutique), 164 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury
10:00 am - Danbury Elks Kids Safety Day →
54 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury
1:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Danbury Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Danbury PatchAM possible:
- First Step Wellness Psychotherapy and Counseling Center — (203) 739-1266
- Care Connect LLC — (203) 677-1447
- GxG Builders — (203) 994-6490
- William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, N. Fairfield County Brokerage — (203) 796-7700
- Busy Bee Village at Honey Tree — (860) 556-2007
- The Corn Maze at Twins BBQ — (203) 395-1237
- Howard Hanna | Rand Realty — (617) 584-4317
- Candlewood Drugs — (203) 312-9999
- Coldwell Banker — (203) 240-0624
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rep. Santos Selected For Prestigious International Leadership Mission to the Netherlands and Belgium —Farley Santos Read on Patch
- Hi neighbors,
I need suggestions for a REAL Landscaper who will remove shrubs, bushes, trim trees.... I dont want someone to just mow the lawn for a couple bucks !… (Nextdoor Candlewood Lake Park) - This may keep your fur babies
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1F8De3kk6M/?mibextid=wwXIfr (Nextdoor Danbury)
- CoWorx Staffing Services posted a job opening for Assembler Technician in Danbury. Apply here.
- Fox Restaurant Concepts posted a job opening for Cashier in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danbury here.
Ok Danbury! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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