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🌱 Patch AM: When will Bethel’s iconic Sycamore Drive-In reopen its doors?

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Hi Bethel! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When will Bethel’s iconic Sycamore Drive-In reopen its doors?

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Main Dining Room at The Twisted Vine Restaurant and 3 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Joanne T.!

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Bethelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a few snowflakes, temps: high: 29, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, brisk and cold, with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iconic Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant in Bethel will reopen, property owner says (newstimes.com) — Bethel’s 80-year-old Sycamore Drive-In on Greenwood Avenue will reopen under a new owner after briefly closing on Christmas Eve, with its name and signature items like the Dagwood Burger and homemade root beer preserved. The building will undergo one to two months of interior renovations before welcoming back customers, continuing its long role as a beloved local gathering spot.
   


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Other local events
    Monday January 5
  • Varsity Girls Basketball Bethel
    Bethel High School , BHS gym , Bethel
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday January 7
  • Varsity Boys Wrestling Bethel
    Bethel High School , BHS gym , Bethel
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday January 8
  • Varsity Girls Basketball Bethel
    Bethel High School , BHS gym , Bethel
    6:00 pm
  • Monday January 12
  • Restorative Aerial Fusion & HaloTherapy
    Salt Cave of Darien , 555 Post Rd , Darien
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • While Christmas has come and gone … continue to water your Christmas Tree every day you have it up!
    A dry Christmas Tree can catch fire very easily and burn very quickly. (Nextdoor )
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Bethel. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T1528) in Bethel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danbury

  • One Danbury Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Former Stop & Shop On Newtown Road (patch.com)

Ok Bethel! 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 heard there’s only a 50 percent chance of snow.
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