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🌱 Patch AM: "Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" Ecology Minded Event and 12 more events
Also, don't miss America at 250 for Educators on the Waterford Patch calendar

Good morning Waterford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- America at 250 for Educators at Jay Heritage Center
- Waterford Farmers Market at Waterford Community Center
- "Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" Ecology Minded Event at Samuel Smith Farmstead
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
- Monday: Windy with a shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
📸 Around Waterford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterford
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★ Featured events ★
- America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Waterford Farmers Market →
Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford
10:00 am - "Bees & Birds & Butterflies Oh My" Ecology Minded Event →
Samuel Smith Farmstead, 82 Plants Dam Rd, East Lyme
10:00 am - Edwin O. Smith Varsity Field Hockey @ Waterford →
Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
3:45 pm - Mario Adrion →
Comix Comedy Club, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville
8:00 pm - The Slaters & Norwich's Industrial Revolution →
Hotel Callista, 352 Main St, Norwich
6:30 pm - Trolley Tour of the Historic Village of Greeneville →
Trolley Pick-up 352 Main St, Norwich, CT, 06360
10:00 am - Safe Walk 2026 →
37 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
8:00 am - Waterford Historical Society presents "We, the Family Gardeners" Oct. 5 →
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
6:30 pm - Stonington Girls JV Soccer @ Waterford →
Waterford High School, 20 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
3:45 pm
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 14
📣 Waterford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Leprechauns on the Loose →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Leprechauns on the Loose @ Bill Memorial Library →
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton
10:00 am - Whaling City Confidential: Trivia & Fun Facts That Defined New London →
New London Union Station, 35 Water Street, New London
10:00 am - Stained Glass Class - Plant Propagation Station (Beginners) →
Spark Makerspace, 225 State Street, New London
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good Morning Neighbors, yesterday while walking my dog, I found this Dog Tag on Goshen Rd.
a few houses down from Perry Ave, going towards the firehouse. If it is yours, please message me and I will hold it for you or if you know where I am… (Nextdoor Shore Rd)
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Waterford. Apply here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.
🗞 Nearby News
New London
- The CALL, Youth Haven Rise to Top Tier for Financial Efficiency (ministrywatch.com)
Groton
- General Dynamics Electric Boat Wins $60.7M Navy Order for Virginia-Class Submarine Parts (envzone.com)
Ok Waterford! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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