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- Can Newington slow Plainville's explosive offense in Friday's home game?
Also on today's calendar: Wine Fest and 9 more events.
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- Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
- Saturday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week 3 of football season features a trio of intriguing Thursday matchups (newbritainherald.com) — Newington football fans get another home game Friday night as the team, now 1-1, hosts high-scoring Plainville in its third straight home matchup. The preview breaks down Newington's early results, Plainville's explosive passing attack, and several other regional high school games that may interest local sports followers. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington
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★ Featured events ★
- Wine Fest →
The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
3:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Mike McKeyz Childs at The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar →
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar, 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
6:00 pm - Mike McKeyz Childs →
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar, 2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
6:00 pm - 9D Breathwork Journey →
Balance Massage & Wellness Center, 135 Day St, Newington
6:00 pm - Library Renovations/Addition Project Building Committee Regular Meeting →
Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street, Newington
6:30 pm - Family Storytime →
Lucy Robbins Wellles Library, 100 Garfield Street, Newington
6:30 pm - Fire Department Facilities PBC Regular Meeting →
Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street, Newington
7:00 pm - Mobile Clinic →
120 Cedar Street, Newington
10:00 am - Friday Movie in TV Lounge →
Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street, Newington
1:00 pm - Drop-in Diamond Painting →
120 Cedar Street, Newington
1:00 pm - Webinar Series for Solo Agers: Where Should I Live? →
Online
3:00 pm - New World Trio "Autumn Reflections" →
Saint John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave, West Hartford
2:00 pm
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Tuesday October 6
Sunday October 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey my names Brian, lived in Newington my whole life!
I own rental properties so just here looking to help with any side jobs doing some handy work. Let me know if you need anything! (Nextdoor The Woods)
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🗞 Nearby News
New Britain
- New Britain to host shingles and pneumonia vaccine clinic (newbritainherald.com)
- New Britain Council Resolution Would Take on AI – But Without Much Detail (newbritainindependent.com)
- Mixed Media (themagazineantiques.com)
Wethersfield
- Wethersfield's Full Weekend Guide: Jazz In The Webb Barn, Riverside Comedy, Sketching And A Farmers Market (patch.com)
West Hartford
- West Hartford 'Burger Bash' To Determine Best Local Burger, Help The Hungry (patch.com)
- West Hartford Volunteer Emergency Group Marks 5 Years Serving Town (patch.com)
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