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🌱 Patch AM: North Haven Athletes Named To 2025 All-SCC Fall Sports Teams
Also, don't miss GREATER NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY CHORUS Presents... Glory: music of justice, equity, and splendor on the North Haven Patch…

Good day North Haven! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which North Haven athletes made the 2025 All-SCC teams
- Why North Haven police say even ‘petty’ crimes won’t be ignored
- How North Haven hosted Connecticut’s biggest high school esports showdown
Also on today's calendar: GREATER NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY CHORUS Presents... Glory: music of justice, equity, and splendor and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in North Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in North Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 39 and low of 26 degrees.
- Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 29 and low of 18 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Haven Athletes Named To 2025 All-SCC Fall Sports Teams (patch.com) — North Haven sports fans can celebrate several local standouts earning spots on the 2025 All-SCC fall teams, including athletes in cross country, soccer and football. The conference-wide list highlights individual North Haven players among the region’s best, underscoring the town’s strong performances across multiple sports this season.
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• 3 Women Caught Shoplifting In North Haven, Get Arrested: Police (patch.com) — North Haven police recently arrested three New York women after a reported shoplifting incident on Universal Drive, recovering stolen merchandise from their SUV and from the suspects themselves. Officers emphasized they will strictly enforce all laws, including so‑called petty crimes, to prevent small offenses from escalating and to hold anyone committing crimes in town accountable.
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• High school students compete in esports state championships at Quinnipiac University (wtnh.com) — High school esports teams from across Connecticut gathered Friday at Quinnipiac University’s North Haven campus to battle for state championships in games like Rocket League. Players and coaches described the intense, short matches and stressed how teamwork, strategy, and communication in esports mirror traditional sports while also building chemistry and life skills.
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📸 Around North Haven
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Haven
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★ Featured events ★
- GREATER NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY CHORUS Presents... Glory: music of justice, equity, and splendor
Battell Chapel, 400 College St, New Haven
7:30 pm - Stony Creek Holiday Market
Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps, 215 Thimble Island Rd, Branford
10:00 am - Re:Imagine (an interactive art exhibit)
Da Legna at Nolo, 687 State St, New Haven
5:00 pm - Jimmies Savin Rock LIVE AUCTION liquidation of ENTIRE Assets
5 Rock St, West Haven
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- The Nutcracker
Shubert Theatre , 247 College St , New Haven
7:00 pm - School of Rock: House Band
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
2:00 pm - Dead Serious Comedy
The LAB , 522 State St , New Haven
7:30 pm - Furry Scaly Friends
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
10:30 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Friday December 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hamden Kids Holiday Toy Drive
Hamden, CT Calendar , 2300 Dixwell Avenue Hamden Mart Parking Lot, Skiff St/Aldi's Entrance , Hamden
10:00 am - Holiday Cookies & Coffee Tasting
Grey Goat Farmtique , 11 N Branford Rd , Branford
10:00 am - BACA’s Artful Holiday Market
Branford Art Center , 1229 Main St , Branford
10:00 am - The Big Snow Music Show
North Branford Public Libraries , 3 Old Post Road , Northford
1:00 pm - Sensory Friendly Winter Beading Workshop - Hamden, CT 2025
945 Whitney Ave , Hamden
3:00 pm - "Adopt a Family" Donations Due
Hamden, CT Calendar , 11 Pine Street (parking at 19 George St) Keefe Community Center , Hamden - Afternoon Little Makers
North Branford Public Libraries , 3 Old Post Road , Northford
4:30 pm - Read with Libby
North Branford Public Libraries , 1720 Foxon Road , North Branford
5:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Hamden
- Hamden PZC approves Quinnipiac renovation to add all-you-care-to-eat dining hall (nhregister.com)
North Branford
- New gym gives Torrington girls basketball new momentum: It brings a higher morale for the team (darientimes.com)
- Lamont pledges $70M for health care after US Senate deadlocks (ctmirror.org)
New Haven
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-- The Patch AM Team
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