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🌱 Patch AM: Southington's School Calendar For 2026-27: What You Need To Know
Coming up: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords on the Southington Patch calendar
Hey there, Southington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Key 2026-27 dates every Southington school family should know
Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Southington's School Calendar For 2026-27: What You Need To Know (patch.com) — Southington families get a clear look at the 2026-27 school calendar, starting with the first day of classes on Thursday, Aug. 27. The schedule highlights key breaks, holidays, and the tentative last day of school, helping local parents and students plan ahead. 
📸 Around Southington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Southington
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★ Featured events ★
- Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords →
St Francis of Assisi Church, 10 Elm St, Middletown
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
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Other local events
- Flagpole Ceremony (Gr. 1-5)
Bugbee Elementary School front circle
8:35 am - PTO Ice Cream Social (8/28 is the rain date)
Bugbee Elementary School W Hartford, CT 06117
6:00 pm - Southington Drive-In Cruise Nights →
Southington Drive-In, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington
5:00 pm - Tai Chi and Chi Kung →
Disabled American Veterans, 80 Hall Ave, Meriden
6:30 pm - Fine Arts Department Bonding - Auditorium and Choir Room
Hall High School W Hartford, CT 06117
8:00 am - Plantsville 9/11Memorial Service →
Summer Street & West Main Street, Southington
8:30 am - Southington Drive-In Tuesday Night Car Cruise →
Southington Drive-In, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
Tuesday September 22
📣 Southington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm
New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
8:00 am - Chamberlain's 2nd Annual Back to School Bash!
Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain, CT 06051
4:00 pm - Hole in One
Hole in the Wall Theater 116 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051 - Town Council Meeting →
Wolcott, CT Calendar, 10 Kenea Ave, Wolcott
7:00 pm - Chaser Eight: Crazy Brew Bash →
Mount Southington Ski Area, 396 Mt Vernon Rd, Plantsville
12:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Genealogy society hosts program about state library on Aug. 25 —Robin Michel Read on Patch
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Southington. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Southington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Plainville
- Aquarion to improve water mains in Plainville with cleaning project (newbritainherald.com)
- Innovative new programs coming to Plainville schools (newbritainherald.com)
- Several Connecticut towns make the switch to four-day municipal work weeks (newenglandnewspress.com)
Cheshire
- Back To School: Cheshire 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com)
Ok Southington! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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