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🌱 Patch AM: Summer Garden Party and 9 more events
Also check out New England Trivia! on the Groton Patch calendar

Good morning Groton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- New England Trivia! at Waterford CT VFW
- Jay Medal Soirée at Jay Estate
- Leprechauns on the Loose at The Bill Memorial Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groton
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★ Featured events ★
- New England Trivia! →
Waterford CT VFW, 382 Boston Post Rd, Waterford
6:00 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Leprechauns on the Loose →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Farmers' Market at Washington Park →
Washington Park, 155 Meridian Street, Groton
3:00 pm - Youth Advisory Committee - Canceled →
Council Chambers, 295 Meridian Street, Groton
6:00 pm - Mayor and Council →
Council Chambers, 295 Meridian Street, Groton
7:30 pm - Leprechauns on the Loose →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Beach and Park Committee Meeting →
Zbierski House at Eastern Point Beach, 1 Beach Pond Road, Groton
7:00 pm - Summer Garden Party →
35 Broad St, Groton
3:00 pm - The Pioneer: 4th Annual Groton Firefighters Fundraiser →
Outer Light Brewing Company, 266 Bridge St, Groton
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
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🗞 Nearby News
New London
- Saturday's Maine college football: Coast Guard scores late to beat UNE (pressherald.com)
- Today in History: September 6, President McKinley fatally shot (eyeondunn.com)
Waterford
- Cutting To The Chase – Ryan Preece Kicks Off First NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Appearance At Darlington (racedayct.com)
Mystic
- America's best food town is a seafood lover's paradise and an easy drive from NYC (nypost.com)
- Chicago aquarium shares health update on Marineland belugas after whale deaths (sootoday.com)
Ok Groton! 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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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