🌱 Patch AM: Regional Health Department Sounds The Bird Flu Alarm

Good day Canton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Canton health officials warn residents to steer clear of dead birds

Also on today's calendar: Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce Walkie Talkies and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 23 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 44, low: 25.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Regional Health Department Sounds The Bird Flu Alarm (patch.com) — Residents in Canton and neighboring Farmington Valley towns are being urged to avoid contact with sick or dead birds after a regional Canton-based health district warned about highly pathogenic bird flu in local wild bird populations. The Farmington Valley Health District, headquartered on River Road in Canton, explains when residents should report bird die-offs and provides state contacts and guidance for handling domestic and wild birds.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Milk, Cookie & Art!
  74 Bunker Hill Rd, Canton
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• CIS Grade 6 Concert
  Canton Intermediate , 39 Dyer Avenue , Canton
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• CIS Concert Snow Date
  Canton Intermediate , 39 Dyer Avenue , Canton
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• CHS Fundraiser/Class of 2029: Panera Bread
  Canton High School , 76 Simonds Avenue , Canton
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Saturday Storytime
  The Shops at Farmington Valley , 110 Albany Turnpike , Canton
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce Walkie Talkies
  In Front of LaSalle Market & Deli, 104 Main Street, Collinsville
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• CIS Grade 5 Concert
  Canton Intermediate , 39 Dyer Avenue , Canton
  7:00 pm
• HJ Band Concert
  HJ Auditorium
  7:00 pm
• HJMS Band Concert
  Simsbury Public Schools , 933 Hopmeadow Street , Simsbury
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Little Leaps (Ages 1-2 w/Caregiver, Sign Up Online)
  Simsbury Public Library , 725 Hopmeadow St , Simsbury
  10:00 am
• Intro to Knitting with Jeanne Silag AT Simsbury Yarns
  Simsbury Yarns , 926 Hopmeadow St , Simsbury
  5:00 pm
• CIS Grade 6 Concert
  Canton Intermediate , 39 Dyer Avenue , Canton
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Store Merchandiser in Canton. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Commercial Patrol Driver in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

• Plans For Major Simsbury Senior Living Expansion Back On (patch.com)
• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com)

Avon

• Local artist spreads holiday cheer through storefront window paintings (wfsb.com)

Ok Canton! 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 don't know, but April May!
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