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🌱 Patch AM: Wellness Fair Upcoming In Guilford: Details

And on the Guilford Patch calendar - Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ The Pain-Free & Happy Store! $

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Good day Guilford! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free wellness fair brings yoga, therapy dogs and recovery resources to Guilford
  • Guilford police release latest weekly arrest and incident log
  • How Guilford's new fiber network could change your home internet

Also on today's calendar: Your CBD Store - CLINTON! $ The Pain-Free & Happy Store! $ and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Windy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wellness Fair Upcoming In Guilford: Details (patch.com) — Guilford residents are invited to a free wellness fair on the Town Green Oct. 20, featuring prevention, recovery and harm reduction resources tailored to community needs. Attendees can enjoy yoga, therapy dogs, a sensory station with crafts and journaling, and a free healthy-living book library, while hearing from APT Foundation CEO Lynn Madden about treatment and recovery support.
   

2. Guilford Police Blotter: Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, 2026 (patch.com) — Guilford's latest police blotter for Sept. 17–23 highlights a driving under the influence charge involving a Norwalk resident, reflecting ongoing enforcement on local roads. Police emphasize that all information is provided as public record and that listed charges are only allegations, with everyone presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
   

3. ISP Roundup: Gateway Fiber says Cape Cod is their next expansion market (bbcmag.com) — Guilford residents now have their first homes and businesses connected to GoNetspeed's 100% fiber network, part of a $4 million build shared with Madison that will reach over 4,200 locations. The company says this new service aims to deliver faster, more reliable internet and long-term infrastructure investment tailored to Guilford's needs today and in the future.
   

4. Western NC locations named best for apple picking and fall colors (shelbystar.com) — Bishop's Orchards in Guilford has been named one of the top apple orchards in the United States by USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice awards. The recognition puts Guilford alongside celebrated orchards nationwide and highlights Bishop's for its fall apple-picking experience, adding another reason for locals and visitors to enjoy the farm this season.
   

5. Connecticut High School Field Hockey Coaches Poll (Sept. 23) (nhregister.com) — Guilford High School's field hockey team debuts at No. 12 in the first statewide coaches poll of the season, with coach Kitty Palmer among the voters. The rankings place Guilford alongside top programs like Darien, Ludlowe, and Hand, giving local fans an early sense of how their team stacks up in Connecticut competition.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What happened to Deke's Bagels in Guilford?
    Looks like they are a casualty of the extremely volatile food service industry. (Nextdoor Shoreline)
  • We need weeding done.
    We live off RT 77 near Durham line. Next week September 28-October 1 anytime is fine. 804-387-9103. Thank you (Nextdoor Great Hill Road)
  • Brook & Whittle, Ltd. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Guilford. Apply here.
  • Madison Beach Hotel posted a job opening for Lead Banquet Chef in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Guilford here.

Ok Guilford! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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