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And check out Double Dog Days on the Ellington Patch calendar

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Cheers Ellington! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Double Dog Days at Tolland Green
  • Cvc Benefit Concert at Market Park
  • Revolutionary War and World War Two at Somers Historical Society Museum

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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