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🌱 Patch AM: Wallingford Porchfest Coming Soon: Here’s What To Know
You won't want to miss Learn to Skate classes beginning Tuesday, 9/8 & Sunday 9/12. on the Wallingford Patch calendar

Good morning to you Wallingford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Fifteen bands bring free live music to North Main Street
- Which August arrests are heading to Wallingford court next?
- Did yesterday's winning ticket just send you to Wallingford?
Also on today's calendar: Learn to Skate classes beginning Tuesday, 9/8 & Sunday 9/12. and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wallingford Porchfest Coming Soon: Here's What To Know (patch.com) — Wallingford music lovers can look forward to the 3rd annual Porchfest on Saturday, Sept. 19, featuring 15 bands performing along North Main Street from noon to 6 p.m. The free, public event uses host signs and QR codes to guide visitors to each performance, and is sponsored by the Wallingford Arts and Cultural Alliance.
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• Wallingford Police Blotter: Aug. 7 Through Aug. 16, 2026 (patch.com) — Wallingford police recently reported several August arrests, including multiple DUI cases, larceny charges, and weapons offenses involving both local residents and people from nearby cities. The blotter lists dates, charges, and upcoming court dates, giving Wallingford residents a clear snapshot of recent public safety issues and ongoing cases tied to their community.
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• CT Lottery Mega Millions, Lotto winning numbers for Sept. 4, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — If you played the Connecticut Lottery on Friday, you can now check the winning Mega Millions, Lotto, Cash 5, Play 3, Play 4, and Millionaire for Life numbers, then head to the claims center on Sterling Drive in Wallingford if you've won big. The story also explains where and how different prize amounts must be claimed across the state.
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📸 Around Wallingford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wallingford
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★ Featured events ★
- Learn to Skate classes beginning Tuesday, 9/8 & Sunday 9/12. →
M&T Bank Arena @ Quinnipiac University, 305 Sherman Ave, Hamden
12:00 pm - String of Pearls Big Band - Dinner and Dancing! →
Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, 2421 Berlin Tpke, Berlin
5:00 pm - Wallingford Senior Center Tag Sale →
Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St, Wallingford
9:00 am - Back to School Open House at NHAOPA →
New Haven Academy of Performing Arts, 597 Main St, East Haven
1:00 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm - Free Fraud Prevention Seminar Featuring Detective Houlihan of Wallingford Police Department →
Finex Credit Union, 159 S Turnpike Rd, Wallingford
9:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 23
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Other local events
- Corn Maze & Cider Donut Festival →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Goat Cuddle Brigade at Lyman Orchards →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides & Trackless Train →
32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Goat Cuddle Brigade at Lyman Orchards →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Seeds to Success: Children's Entrepreneurial Market →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
11:00 am - Remembering 9/11: A Conversation with Wallingford Fire Chief James Buck →
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
7:00 pm - Full Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
📣 Wallingford Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is the bottom of the tree in my backyard.
I don't know what to do. I need help somebody help me cause these things are everywhere. (Nextdoor Downtown Wallingford)
- Midstate Radiology Associates posted a job opening for Medical Billing Analyst in Wallingford. Apply here.
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Meriden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallingford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Meriden
- Verano Part-Time Cannabis Advisor - Meriden in Meriden, CT (masslive.com)
- Two CT men arrested during illegal fishing operation. Police find over 50 undersize blue crabs (courant.com)
- Preece, Logano representing Connecticut in NASCAR's Cup Chase (wtnh.com)
North Haven
- 8 Things to Do in Connecticut (wtnh.com)
Cheshire
- Free Bulky Waste, Electronics & Mattress Recycling Event To Be Held In Cheshire (patch.com)
- Labor Day Holiday Announcements In Cheshire (patch.com)
Ok Wallingford! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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