🌱 Black Bear Americana Fest and 10 more events

Good morning Harwinton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Black Bear Americana Music Festival 2026 at Harwinton Fairgrounds
• Patty the Star Scavenger Hunt Ends at Harwinton Public Library
• Library Friends Meeting at Harwinton Public Library

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

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📸 Around Harwinton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Harwinton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 14

• Black Bear Americana Music Festival 2026 →
  Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Rd, Harwinton
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 8

• Patty the Star Scavenger Hunt Ends
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States

Monday August 10

• Library Friends Meeting
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Giggles and Wiggles
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
  10:00 am
• Teen Chicken Craft (NEW DATE)
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
  1:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Homeschool Storytime
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
  2:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Afternoon Book Discussion
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
  2:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Black Bear Americana Fest →
  Harwinton Agricultural Society, 150 Locust Rd, Harwinton
  11:59 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Summer Storytimes (Thurs.) →
  Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr, Harwinton
  10:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Patty the Star Scavenger Hunt Ends
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States

Monday August 10

• Library Friends Meeting
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Giggles and Wiggles
  Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bristol. Apply here.
• Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harwinton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Thomaston

• A CT baker strives to create ‘treats for all to eat.' The key, she says, is unique hand-blended flour mix. (courant.com)

Torrington

• CT-based Pratt & Whitney awarded $1.3 billion contract to support F-35 fighter-jet engines (theday.com)
• Connecticut husky gets state honor after driving bear away from 6-year-old boy (thecooldown.com)
• Torrington man pleads guilty in federal drug case after clemency release for trafficking crack (ctpost.com)

Southington

• Roadwork Underway On Several Streets In Southington, Update Says (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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