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In today's newsletter:

• Cadillac-driving suspect surrenders after Berlin New Year’s Eve bank robbery
• What’s planned for WinterFest 2026 at Berlin’s Hungerford Nature Center?

Also on today's calendar: Kenn Morr at Art & Soul Music Series and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.
• Saturday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 42, low: 35.
• Sunday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cadillac-Driving Bank Robbery Suspect In Custody: Berlin PD (patch.com) — Berlin residents are learning more about the New Year’s Eve bank robbery at Webster Bank on Webster Square Road, as police say the Cadillac-driving suspect has now turned himself in. Berlin police, working with state and federal authorities, executed search warrants in North Haven, located the gray 2020 Cadillac, and secured an arrest warrant, leading to charges of second-degree robbery and sixth-degree larceny.
   

• Hungerford Nature Center Hosting WinterFest 2026 (newbritainindependent.com) — Families in Berlin can look forward to WinterFest 2026 at Hungerford Nature Center on February 7, with two daytime sessions featuring trails, animal ambassadors, and hands-on winter activities. Registration supports the center’s mission to connect families with nature and care for local habitats, and the event takes place at 191 Farmington Avenue in town.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berlin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Kenn Morr at Art & Soul Music Series
  328 Paddock Ave, Meriden
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Courageous Conversations: Asking Questions
  Berlin-Peck Memorial Library , 234 Kensington Rd , Berlin
  10:30 am
• The KC Movement — The Flying Monkey
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar , 2095 Berlin Tpke , Newington
  5:30 pm

Sunday January 11

• Knights of Columbus Council 3675 Free Throw Championship
  461 Alling St , Berlin
  4:30 pm

Wednesday January 14

• The Healing Art of Tai Chi
  130 Webster Square Rd , Berlin
  6:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Belt Class at the Berlin Kiosks
  Berlin Kiosks LLC , 146 Mill St , Berlin
  5:30 pm

Wednesday January 21

• The Healing Art of Tai Chi
  130 Webster Square Rd , Berlin
  6:30 pm

Friday January 23

• Berlin-Peck Swap Shop: Jewelry and Accessories (Drop Off)
  Berlin-Peck Memorial Library , 234 Kensington Rd , Berlin
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 9

• New Britain Senior Center — Vet Care Everywhere
  New Britain Senior Center , 55 Pearl St , New Britain
  10:00 am
• Career Closet
  New Britain Public Library (NBPL) , 20 High St , New Britain
  12:00 pm
• Singles Happy Hour
  Casa Mia at the Hawthorne , 2421 Berlin Tpke , Berlin
  5:00 pm
• Lynn and Vinny Knapp — The Flying Monkey
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar , 2095 Berlin Tpke , Newington
  5:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• Let’s Talk ART
  Gallery 66 , 66 W Main St , New Britain
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Another project completed
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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• CT DECD's Content MADE Event Jan. 13th,1pm at New Britain Museum of American Art (wtnh.com)
• Kim Heller NEW BRITAIN Kim Heller, 60, of New Britain (bristolpress.com)
• Iris Sanchez Wins Special Election to Become New Britain's Newest State Legislator (newbritainindependent.com)

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