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🌱 Patch AM: Athletics and Riding Meet and Greet at The Ethel Walker School and 7 more events
Also check out East Granby Community Day on the Simsbury Patch calendar

Good morning Simsbury! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- East Granby Community Day at Granbrook Park
- 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event
- Scarecrow Day at Simsbury Historical Society
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid; rain in the morning, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
📸 Around Simsbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simsbury
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★ Featured events ★
- East Granby Community Day →
Granbrook Park, 10 Granbrook Park Rd, East Granby
11:00 am - 2026 PTS La Festa Italiana - 2 Day Event →
32 Old Farms Rd, Avon
4:00 pm - Scarecrow Day →
Simsbury Historical Society, 800 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
10:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Sunday September 13
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Athletics and Riding Meet and Greet at The Ethel Walker School →
The Ethel Walker School, 230 Bushy Hill Rd, Simsbury
11:00 am - Reception, Art Show for Kids with Cancer, By a Kid with Cancer →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
2:00 pm - MVO Gala 2026 →
Metro Bis Restaurant, 690 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
5:30 pm - VIRTUAL - Mystery Book Group: Smoke and Mirrors →
12:00 pm - Intermediate Knitting with Jeanne Silag from Simsbury Yarns - 3 Class Series →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
5:00 pm - VIRTUAL - eBAY 101: The basics of Buying & Selling on eBay →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
7:00 pm - Morning Knitting Group →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
10:00 am - A Matter of Balance →
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dog Sitting in Simsbury / Avon?
Any recommendations for a reliable dog sitter? (Nextdoor South Weatogue)
- Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in Windsor. Apply here.
- CHR posted a job opening for Residential Counselor: Mills House- Per Diem-7008 in Windsor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simsbury here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Early CT Tavern Life Topic Of Canton Library Program (patch.com)
- Coventry girls soccer defeats Windsor Locks/East Granby in home opener 2-0 (thechronicle.com)
Bloomfield
- Tow truck drivers highlight dangers on Connecticut roads after deadly Bloomfield crash (nbcconnecticut.com)
- Plants Boost Pollen Production When They Hear Pollinators Nearby (goodmenproject.com)
- This CT high school football player was injured badly in a car accident. Now his school is rallying around him (courant.com)
Avon
- Protecting Fireflies/Moths Topic Of Avon Program (patch.com)
Ok Simsbury! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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