🌱 Patch AM: Meet the newest four-legged officer now patrolling Berlin’s streets

Hey there, Berlin! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the newest four-legged officer now patrolling Berlin’s streets

Also on today's calendar: Winter Whiskey Fest.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Donna B.!

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Periods of sun; not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 30 degrees.
• Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 49, low: 23.
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; windy, colder, with a high of 30 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berlin PD Welcomes Its Newest K-9 Team (patch.com) — Berlin’s police force just added a new K-9 team, pairing Officer Daniel Bennett with K-9 Jax after they completed 16 weeks of state police training. The department is also publicly thanking local donors whose contributions funded Jax’s purchase and specialized cruiser equipment, highlighting how community support continues to strengthen Berlin’s K-9 program.
   

📣 Berlin Shout Outs!

• ❤️ Thanks to the staff at the Berlin Peck Library! They are the best !! Always helpful, friendly and go out of their way to talk to you and try and brighten your day!! You guys are the best!! Thanks —Donna B.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berlin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Winter Whiskey Fest
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Tai Chi Classes in Berlin, CT
  130 Webster Square Rd , Berlin
  6:30 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Flow & Go All Levels Yoga — Newington, CT | Massage | Holistic Health | Reiki | Balance Massage Therapy
  Balance Massage & Wellness Center , 135 Day St , Newington
  9:15 am
• All-You-Can-Eat Cider Pancake Sunday Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
  1741 Pub and Grill , 72 Lyman Rd , Middlefield
  10:00 am
• Sunday Afternoon Tea
  36 Wallingford Rd , Cheshire
  5:00 pm
• David Stoltz & Co. Sunday Blues — The Flying Monkey
  The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar , 2095 Berlin Tpke , Newington
  5:30 pm
• Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill
  1741 Pub and Grill , 72 Lyman Rd , Middlefield
  6:00 pm

Monday December 29

• The Hidden Cafe: SOUP: Angus Beef & Barley; SALAD: Apple Walnut Tossed
  The Hidden Cafe Bristol, CT 06010
• Storybook Holiday Adventures & Coloring
  Barney Library , 71 Main St , Farmington
  10:00 am
• Walk With Me
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  12:30 pm
• Teen DIY: Paper Circuit Art
  Newington, CT Calendar , Lucy Robbins Wellles Library 100 Garfield Street , Newington
  6:00 pm
• Sustainable Rocky Hill CT Taskforce
  Rocky Hill Town Hall , 761 Old Main St , Rocky Hill
  6:30 pm
• New Year Connections: Speed Dating 30s–40s at Still Hill Brewery
  Still Hill Brewery , Shunpike Business Center , 1275 Cromwell Ave Building C Unit 9 , Rocky Hill
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Berlin. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04055) - 641 East Main street in Meriden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• Downtown New Britain support (newbritainherald.com)
• Four individuals charged with drug, other felony offenses stemming from Christmas Day incident. (benningtonbanner.com)
• New convenience store opens on Arch Street in New Britain (trumbulltimes.com)

Southington

• Southington Opens Warming Centers, Issues Parking Ban As Storm Strikes (patch.com)
• Southington tells residents to disregard incorrect motor vehicle tax bills (wfsb.com)

Ok Berlin! 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: I haven’t the foggiest.
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