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Coming up on the Manchester Patch calendar: Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19

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Greetings Manchester! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Finex Credit Union to Host Free Public Shred Day in Vernon on September 19 at Finex Credit Union
  • Jermaine Woodard Jr. and Friends Jazz Jam at The Wood Memorial Library & Museum
  • Comedy Matinee at the Hartford Funny Bone with Golden Girls Tribute Drag Brunch at Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

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

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Heavy morning rain; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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