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🌱 Patch AM: E.O. Smith High School Receiving Special Education Grant From New State Program
Spotted on the Mansfield calendar: Chinese Astrology & Creative Art
Good day Mansfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- New state grant boosts E.O. Smith special education services
- UConn women load up a stacked 2026-27 nonconference schedule
Also on today's calendar: Chinese Astrology & Creative Art and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• E.O. Smith High School Receiving Special Education Grant From New State Program (patch.com) — Families in Mansfield's Region 19 school district will see a boost in special education support as E.O. Smith High School receives $81,664 from Connecticut's new High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program. The funding will help expand in-district services, reduce costly out-of-district placements, and strengthen inclusive programming so more students with disabilities can learn alongside peers in their home community. 
• UConn Women Announce 2026-27 Non-Conference Basketball Slate (patch.com) — Fans in Mansfield can look ahead to a powerhouse UConn women's basketball non-conference schedule, featuring 10 opponents from last season's NCAA Tournament. With marquee matchups against South Carolina, LSU, Michigan, Duke and more, the Huskies' 2026-27 slate promises high-level action tied closely to the Storrs campus.
📸 Around Mansfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mansfield
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- Adults 18+ Only Game Night →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center
5:00 pm - Solid Waste Advisory Committee →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 4 South Eagleville RoadStorrs, Mansfield
5:00 pm - Big Kids Book Club →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center
5:15 pm - Wood Carving Group →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
9:00 am - Tai Chi DVD Session →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
9:30 am - OFFSITE Summer Storytime on the Square →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, Dog Lane Storrs, Mansfield
10:00 am - Iconic America Film Series →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
10:30 am - Spanish Conversation Group →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
10:30 am - Chinese Astrology & Creative Art →
Jonathan Trumbull Public Library, 580 Exeter Rd, Lebanon
6:00 pm - Brookside Tai Chi & Sound Bath →
Historic Brigham Tavern, 12 Hartford Turkpike, Coventry CT
6:30 pm - Chinese Astrology & Creative Art →
Chaplin Public Library, 130 Chaplin St, Chaplin
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Scrabble →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
10:00 am - Writing Group →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, 303 Maple RoadStorrs, Mansfield
10:00 am - Shopping & Errands →
Mansfield, CT Calendar, Storrs-, Mansfield
10:00 am - FREE Workout Video- Strength and Conditioning →
Coventry, CT Calendar Coventry, CT 06238
10:30 am
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Welcome Back Students! —Josh Miller Read on Patch
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Mansfield Center. Apply here.
- Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent in Mansfield Center. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mansfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Storrs
- From Storrs to Citi: How Mark Zdunek Built a Career in Financial Services – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills (uconn.edu)
- UConn women announce nonconference schedule, with a challenging November and December (theday.com)
- The Hidden Work Behind Medication Adherence (pharmacytimes.com)
Coventry
- These are the 20 teams in the 2026-27 Premier League season (nbcconnecticut.com)
Tolland
- Vernon Man Pleads Guilty to Charges of Sexual Assault, Trafficking in Persons (ct.gov)
Ok Mansfield! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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