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π± Patch AM: Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl and 12 more events
Also, don't miss America at 250 for Educators on the Ledyard Patch calendar

Good morning Ledyard! 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:
- America at 250 for Educators at Jay Heritage Center
- Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl at Coastal Mudworks
- Mashantucket Pequot Museum to Host Harvest Moon Living Exhibition on September 19 at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
- Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
📸 Around Ledyard
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ledyard
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★ Featured events ★
- America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Coastal Mudworks Handbuilt Fruit Bowl →
Coastal Mudworks, 740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard
6:00 pm - Mashantucket Pequot Museum to Host Harvest Moon Living Exhibition on September 19 →
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Ledyard
10:00 am - Coastal Mudworks Intro to Sculpture 4 Week Class →
Coastal Mudworks, 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard
1:00 pm - Ledyard Lions Bingo →
Gales Ferry Firehouse, Ledyard
6:30 pm - Steve Martin & Martin Short →
Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino, 240 Mgm Grand Drive, Ledyard - Tom Jones →
Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino, 240 Mgm Grand Drive, Ledyard - KC and The Sunshine Band →
Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino, 240 Mgm Grand Drive, Ledyard - Lenny Pearce →
Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resorts Casino, 240 Mgm Grand Drive, Ledyard - Mojo Brookzz →
Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd, MASHANTUCKET
6:00 pm - NEHES: 2026 Fall Conference →
Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Ledyard - Wild Mushroom Festival →
Deans Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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- Werrlein Companies — (860) 785-0125
- Deans Mill Farm — (860) 245-5487
- California Closets — (203) 924-8444
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hersha Hospitality Management, LP posted a job opening for Banquet Server in Groton. Apply here.
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Groton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ledyard here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mashantucket
- Jason Bonham Extends Led Zeppelin Evening Tour (1063thebuzz.com)
- Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Adds 24 Fall 2026 North American Tour Dates (rockumweb.com)
Mystic
- 131 Films, Workshops and More at Mystic Film Festival, Sept. 24-27 (lymeline.com)
- Residence Inn by Marriott Mystic Groton Completes Renovation — LODGING (lodgingmagazine.com)
- Gatlinburg named one of America's prettiest towns by Architectural Digest (theleafchronicle.com)
Groton
- Police Offer Update On Speeding Cameras In Groton (patch.com)
Ok Ledyard! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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