🌱 Patch AM: Did you know Newington has low-cost vet care through CHS?

What's up Newington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Did you know Newington has low-cost vet care through CHS?

Also on today's calendar: Connecticut Symphony Orchestra presents Winter Miracles and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Variable clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.
• Sunday: Snow early in the morning, temps: high: 29, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 28 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet the CT Humane Society's Adoptable Pet of the Week: Glenda (iheart.com) — Newington pet owners should know the CT Humane Society runs a local pet resource center offering reduced-fee veterinary care right in town. This week’s featured adoptable dog, Glenda, is currently available in Wilton, but CHS also operates shelters in Newington and Waterford, relying entirely on donor support to keep its animal care and adoption programs going.
   

📸 Around Newington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Connecticut Symphony Orchestra presents Winter Miracles
  Town Hall Auditorium, 50 S Main St, West Hartford
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Sip & Shop
  The 1851, 150 Sebethe Dr, Cromwell
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Girls Wave Puck vs. Avon
  Newington Arena , 300 Alumni Rd 2nd floor , Newington
  8:20 pm

Sunday December 14

• Breakfast with Santa and Stew’s Costumed Characters
  Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits of Newington , 3475-B Berlin Tpke #1 , Newington
  9:00 am
• 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

Monday December 15

• Nature Art
  Newington, CT Calendar , 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  10:00 am
• Congregate Lunch Program
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  11:50 am
• Walk With Me
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  12:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Congregate Lunch Program
  Newington, CT Calendar , Senior & Disabled Center 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  11:50 am
• Lunch & Learn: Your Legacy Matters. Writing Your Story for Future Generations
  Newington, CT Calendar , 120 Cedar Street , Newington
  12:00 pm

Monday January 19

• MLK Day Indoor Socceropolis Camp for 4-6yr olds
  Mortensen Community Center, 200 Garfield St, Newington, CT, 06111
  12:00 pm

📣 Newington Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Let's Talk Art @ Gallery 66
  Gallery 66 , 66 W Main St , New Britain
  10:00 am
• A Mid-Century Holiday with the Ishams
  Isham-Terry House , 211 High Street , Hartford
  1:00 pm
• Winter Solstice Workshop
  The Blackbird House , 147 Main St , Wethersfield
  2:00 pm
• Comedy Night at Brew Ha Ha at River
  River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar , 100 Great Meadow Rd , Wethersfield
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 2613 in Newington. Apply here.
• US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) in Newington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newington here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

• ARRL to Host 2026 HamSCI Workshop at Central Connecticut State University (arrl.org)
• Connecticut doctor back home after running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents (wtnh.com)
• Veteran DCF defense attorney discusses Mimi Torres-Garcia case (nbcconnecticut.com)

Wethersfield

• Alert Issued After Coyote Spotted Inside Wethersfield Dog Park (patch.com)

Rocky Hill

Ok Newington! 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

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