🌱 How a Mystic student turned study abroad into global recognition

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Mystic student turned study abroad into global recognition

Also on today's calendar: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 20.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• We are the world: URochester students learn, work, and research across the globe (rochester.edu) — A University of Rochester student from Mystic is highlighted among many undergrads who are studying, researching, and volunteering abroad, from Florence to Bermuda and the Galapagos. The piece showcases how students like him use international programs, field schools, athletics trips, and fellowships to gain global experience and new perspectives that shape their careers and personal growth.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mystic

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas!
  102 Newtown Rd, Groton
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas!
  102 Newtown Rd, Groton
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas!
  102 Newtown Rd, Groton
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Oyster Shucking Class
  Off The Hook by J&R Seafood , 46 W Main St , Mystic
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Breakfast with Santa at Haley Mansion
  Inn at Mystic , 3 Williams Ave , Mystic
  10:00 am
• Breakfast with Santa in Mystic
  Haley Mansion , 9 Williams Ave , Mystic
  10:00 am
• Luminaria – Sunday
  Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center , 109 Pequotsepos Rd , Mystic
  4:30 pm
• Winter Nights at Pop
  POP OVER EATERY , 24 E Main St , Mystic
  5:00 pm
• Sea Queens Scream Queens! Haus of Edgewood: Faux Fur Party — 85th Day Food Community
  The Port of Call , 15 Water St , Mystic
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Kids Countdown to New Year with Steve Elci & Friends
  Mystic Seaport Museum , 75 Greenmanville Ave , Mystic
  2:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Festival of Lights
  Olde Mistick Village , 27 Coogan Blvd , Mystic
  4:00 pm
• Festival of Lights at Olde Mistick Village
  Olde Mistick Village , 27 Coogan Blvd , Mystic
  4:00 pm
• Lantern Light Village 2025
  Mystic Seaport Museum , 75 Greenmanville Ave , Mystic
  5:00 pm
• Wreath Making Workshop
  Yetter Road Christmas Tree Farm , 94 Yetter Rd , Mystic
  6:00 pm
• A Charlie Brown Christmas
  Mohegan Sun Arena , 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd , Uncasville
  7:00 pm

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• California Closets — (203) 924-8444
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Spotted this morning around 7am on Cove Road.
  They’ve been seen around Cove the past week. Does anyone have any info? Not sure if it’s a stray or an outdoor cat. It bolted when I opened the door… (Nextdoor Mystic)
• Looking for a reliable snow removal service for my driveway and front walk.
  I live in Mystic. Contact information is appreciated. (Nextdoor Belaire)

• Big Y posted a job opening for Produce/Floral Clerk in Mystic. Apply here.
• Soccer Shots - SE CT/SW RI posted a job opening for Soccer Shots Part Time Children's Soccer Coach in Mystic. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mystic here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stonington

• Transit District Expands Service In Southeastern CT (patch.com)
• Connecticut boys, girls soccer players earn All-New England laurels (thehour.com)
• These restaurants, chefs won at the Connecticut Restaurant Association 'CRAZIES' Awards (nhregister.com)

Groton

• Charges reduced for YouTuber who confronted CT state police sergeant at Groton home (nhregister.com)

New London

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-- The Patch AM Team

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