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Make time for My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention on the Orange Patch calendar

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Hey there, Orange! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Orange residents can join the national long-term care reform walk
  • Don't miss the final days of Orange's beloved Greek festival

Also on today's calendar: My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Walk In Orange To Focus On Long-Term Care Reform (theorangetimes.com) — Residents in Orange can join a national walk for long-term care reform at High Plains Community Center on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Local and state leaders will speak as families, caregivers, and community members gather to push for better transparency and accountability in long-term care facilities.
   

• Annual Greek Festival at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is back this weekend (fox61.com) — Orange residents can still catch the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's Odyssey Greek Festival this Labor Day weekend, with food, music, and family activities. The 44th annual event continues Sunday noon–10 p.m. and Monday noon–6 p.m., raising funds for the church while sharing Greek culture with visitors from across Connecticut and New England.
   

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  • Bethany Approves Russell Road Church Permit, Sets Hearings On Fire Water Rules (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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