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Coming up on the calendar:
- Middlesex United Way 2025 Annual Meeting at Cross Street AME Zion Church
- CT Young Artists Festival
- All-You-Can-Eat Cider Pancake Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill at 1741 Pub and Grill
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
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- Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 49 and low of 38 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 44, low: 37.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
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★ Featured events ★
- Middlesex United Way 2025 Annual Meeting
Cross Street AME Zion Church, 440 West St, Middletown
7:45 am
Thursday January 22
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Other local events
- CT Young Artists Festival
Fayerweather , 55 Wyllys Ave , Middletown
2:30 pm - All-You-Can-Eat Cider Pancake Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
1741 Pub and Grill , 72 Lyman Rd , Middlefield
10:00 am - Marlborough 5G vs. Coginchaug 5G
Frank Ward Strong School , 191 Main St , Durham
3:30 pm - Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill
1741 Pub and Grill , 72 Lyman Rd , Middlefield
6:00 pm - Feud Night at 1741 Pub & Grill
1741 Pub and Grill , 72 Lyman Rd , Middlefield
6:00 pm - Qi Gong Class — The Red Barn in Durham
The Red Barn in Durham , 352 Main St , Durham
6:00 pm - Frozen, PJs & Pancakes Party at 1741 Pub & Grill
1741 Pub and Grill , 72 Lyman Rd , Middlefield
4:00 pm - K-Pop DJ Sunday Brunch at 1741 Pub & Grill
1741 Pub and Grill , 72 Lyman Rd , Middlefield
10:00 am - Sacred Sound & Cacao Ceremony
The Red Barn in Durham , 352 Main St , Durham
11:00 am - Stuff-A-Donut Workshop: Kid's Day Off From School at Lyman Orchards
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market , 32 Reeds Gap Rd , Middlefield
10:00 am - Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords Seek New Members
St Francis of Assisi Church, Msgr Fox Hall10 Elm St, Middletown, CT, 06457
6:30 pm
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Tuesday January 13
Thursday January 15
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Monday January 19
Tuesday January 20
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💬 Chatter
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- Branford crews respond to a working fire at an industrial building on McDermott Road, with heavy smoke and fire reported.
3:27AM on Jan 8: Branford, CT, fire reported at 25 McDermott Rd with heavy smoke and fire showing from two sides. (Nextdoor )
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Inspector 2nd Shift (On-site) in Middletown. Apply here.
- A & M Industrial posted a job opening for Vendor Managed Inventory Technician/ Warehouse Associate - VMI in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middletown
- Buddhist Faith Fellowship Celebrating 25 Years And Expanding Programs In 2026 (patch.com)
- CT trooper who worked at Middletown school fired over inappropriate relationship with teen: Police (middletownpress.com)
- Metro Movies 12 Closes After 27 Years In Middletown (i95rock.com)
Haddam
- A Thank-You from Haddam's First Selectman (hk-now.com)
Guilford
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