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What's up Norwich! 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:

• Which Norwich Free Academy star made the state’s must-watch gymnasts list?

Also on today's calendar: Dream Big: School Choice Fair and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 48 and low of 37 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 44, low: 37.
• Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here are 15 Connecticut CIAC high school gymnasts to watch in the 2025-26 season (thehour.com) — Norwich readers can cheer on Norwich Free Academy senior Trinity Ambruso, highlighted as one of Connecticut’s top gymnasts after strong State Open and New England finishes last year. The list also spotlights standout athletes from Ledyard/Waterford/St. Bernard and other schools across the state for the 2025-26 CIAC season.
   

📸 Around Norwich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norwich

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Dream Big: School Choice Fair
  Marine Science Magnet High School, 130 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT, 06340,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Julian McCullough at Comix Roadhouse
  Comix Roadhouse , 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd , Uncasville
  6:00 pm
• Rage Against The Machine tribute night
  Strange Brew Pub , 86 Water St , Norwich
  8:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Beginner Sourdough Workshop
  Path 2 Self , 50 Pleasant St #2 , Norwich
  11:00 am

Monday January 12

• Commission for Person with Disabilities
  Norwich, CT Calendar , 100 Broadway 3rd Floor , Norwich
  5:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Youth Service Advisory Board
  Norwich, CT Calendar , 75 Mohegan Road , Norwich
  3:00 pm
• Public Parking Commission
  Norwich, CT Calendar , 100 Broadway 3rd Floor , Norwich
  5:00 pm
• Board of Education
  Norwich, CT Calendar , 25 Mahan Drive , Norwich
  5:30 pm
• Zoning Board of Appeals
  Norwich, CT Calendar , 23 Union Street , Norwich
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 9

• Norwich Technical School Warriors vs Howell Cheney Regional Vo-Tech School Beavers
  Norwich Technical High School , 7 Mahan Dr , Norwich
  6:45 pm

Monday January 12

• Zoning Board of Appeals-Cancelled
  Preston, CT Calendar , 389 Route 2 , Preston
  6:00 pm
• PRESTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
  Preston, CT Calendar , 1 Route 164 , Preston
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• PRESTON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  Preston, CT Calendar , 389 Route 2 Preston , Preston
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello, good afternoon everyone.
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• Norwich Public School District posted a job opening for Bilingual Teacher-Haitian/Creole Speaking (1 YEAR ONLY) in Norwich. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Montville

• Popular Mohegan Sun Restaurant Reopens After Renovations (patch.com)

Ledyard

• New Coach New Plans (colonelnews.com)
• The Secrets Spotify Wrapped Reveals (colonelnews.com)

Ok Norwich! 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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