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🌱 Patch AM: Why Avon’s new co-op could shake up the Simsbury rivalry.

Spotted on the Simsbury calendar: Athletics and Riding Meet and Greet at The Ethel Walker School

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Good morning to you Simsbury! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Avon's new co-op could shake up the Simsbury rivalry.

Also on today's calendar: Athletics and Riding Meet and Greet at The Ethel Walker School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm possible, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Avon/St. Paul co-op squad looks to be competitive, pick up wins together (collinsvillepress.com) — Local football fans can circle September 25, when Avon's new co-op team hosts Simsbury with the Route 44 trophy back on the line for the first time since 2019. The preview explains how Avon and St. Paul joined forces, key returning players, and what to expect from their revamped offense and defense in a tougher, more competitive schedule.
   

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  • West Hartford's Nepalese Community Gathers to Honor Nepal Flood Victims - We-Ha (we-ha.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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