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Coming up on the New Milford Patch calendar: American Genius - New Milford
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In today's newsletter:
- Meet the New Milford star rewriting softball records and giving back
Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dee B.!
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Beyond the On-Field Successes: More on ACC-Bound 2027 Infielder Cienna McNamara… The Attributes That Make Her One of the Best in the Country (August 29, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com) — New Milford's own Cienna McNamara is emerging as one of the nation's top softball infielders, shattering New Milford High School records while leading multiple sports and maintaining a 4.3 GPA. Her coaches praise her rare mix of power, versatility, leadership, and humility as she heads toward an ACC softball career. She's also launching a community initiative to support young athletes facing serious health challenges. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- American Genius - New Milford →
St John's Episcopal Church, 7 Whittlesey Ave, New Milford
7:30 pm
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- OPEN TODAY! Fresh Baked Breads, Scones, Focaccia & More at Celtic Cottage Bakery & Farm Stand! →
Celtic Cottage Bakery & Farm Stand, 4 Dingle Brook Rd, Brookfield
8:00 am - Dog Training with Donna →
John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Rd, New Milford
5:00 pm - Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
8:00 pm - Women's Torah & Tea →
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield, CT, 06759
11:30 am - A Weekend In The Life →
The Green, New Milford
10:00 am - A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
3:00 pm - Free Bluegrass Concert →
Green Hill Road, Green Hill Rd, Washington
5:30 pm - A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
3:00 pm - Danbury Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show →
New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Rd, New Milford
10:00 am - Queer Book Club – New Milford →
Honeybee Books & Tea, 27 Main St, New Milford
6:30 pm - Mystery of Edwin Drood →
Theatre Works New Milford, 20 Elm St EXT, New Milford
8:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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Friday September 11
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Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- does anyone know of any groomers that can accommodate a dog that is not friendly with other dogs?
my dog is in desperate need of a bath and i would love to get it done properly, but he cannot be around other dogs. Anyone reccomend anywhere that is… (Nextdoor New Milford) - anyone missing a tri color cat in the new milford area?
it was black rust and white. i saw it on south main street right near the center of town. it coudlve just been a outdoor cat. couldn't get a pic… (Nextdoor New Milford)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in New Milford. Apply here.
- Cumberland Farms posted a job opening for Store Manager in New Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Báez makes ninth-inning plays with glove and bat to lead Tigers past Dodgers, 2-1 (greenwichtime.com)
- Connecticut farm reacts to Trump's beef import plan (nbcconnecticut.com)
- 21-year-old New Haven man dies after double shooting (greenwichtime.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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