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🌱 Patch AM: SCAN Presents Karen Israel will be Demonstrating "Slice of Life" in Pastel and 10 more events
Also, don't miss September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes on the Newtown Patch calendar

Good morning to you Newtown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes at September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes
- Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop
- My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention at Trumbull Town Green
... and check out 19 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Newtown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newtown
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★ Featured events ★
- September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes →
September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes,
9:00 am - Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
33 Quality St, Trumbull
6:15 pm - My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention →
Trumbull Town Green, Trumbull
6:00 pm - From College List to Application Plan →
Online,
7:00 pm - Teaching Kids and Teens Financial Literacy →
Spectrum Channel 192,
10:00 pm - Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church →
8 Robinson Ave, Danbury
9:00 am - Country Breakfast & Open House →
Washington Lodge #19, 1 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe
9:00 am - 16th Annual Animal Blessing and Community Event →
30 Putnam Park Rd, Redding
11:00 am - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm - An Afternoon of Spiritual Connections →
293 Sound Beach Ave, Greenwich
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- SCAN Presents Karen Israel will be Demonstrating "Slice of Life" in Pastel →
Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson St, Newtown
7:30 pm - 🌿 Garden Design for Year-Round Beauty, Comfort & Ecology 🌿 →
Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson St, Newtown
7:00 pm - Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
8:00 pm - Sanctuary Storytime: The Magic of Flowers →
Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Rd, Newtown
10:00 am - Women's Torah & Tea →
69 West St, Litchfield
11:30 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 - High Holidays in Southbury | You Belong Here →
522 Heritage Rd, Southbury
6:30 pm - HSPT Prep & Parent Info Session at Immaculate HS →
Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd, Danbury
9:00 am - Protect Our Pollinators Fall Native Plant Sale →
C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown
9:00 am - High Holidays in Southbury | You Belong Here →
522 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT, 06488
10:00 am - Goat Yoga →
Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, 8 Commerce Rd, Newtown
12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
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🗞 Nearby News
Bethel
- CT house on the Mystic River has waterfront decks and a private dock (newstimes.com)
- Police say Norwich Burger King parking lot shooting was targeted (newstimes.com)
Brookfield
- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts (marketbeat.com)
- Page 0 - Top Senior Care Jobs in Middlebury, CT (care.com)
- Minnesota Twins Part Ways With 25-Year-Old Pitcher (yardbarker.com)
Monroe
- Monroe Rotary golf tournament to be held at Whitney Farms on Sept. 17 (themonroesun.com)
Ok Newtown! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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