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🌱 The Nutcracker Performed by the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance - Opening Night and 12 more events

Also, don't miss The Nutcracker -December 12, 13, 14 on the Redding Patch calendar

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Good morning Redding! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Nutcracker at Shubert Theatre
  • The Nutcracker -December 12, 13, 14 at Danbury High School
  • Holiday Hoedown at Sport Hill Farm

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nancy K.!

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 34 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 34, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 35 and low of 22 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This cat showed up on Blink camera.
    Looks to be black and white or dark grey and white tuxedo. I put food for him/her. Very wary/skittish. Does anyone recognize? Black Rock Tnpke… (Nextdoor Redding)
  • A 3-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer closed the right and center lanes of I-95 north between exits 18 and 19 in Westport, Connecticut, causing over 4 miles of backup.
    7:27AM on Dec 9: A crash involving a tractor trailer and two vehicles closed lanes on Interstate 95 north in Westport on Tuesday morning. (Nextdoor )
  • Big Y posted a job opening for Kitchen Clerk in Bethel. Apply here.
  • Easton, Redding & Region 9 Public School Districts posted a job opening for Helen Keller Middle School: Behavior Technician in Easton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redding here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bethel

  • Former Connecticut speaker of the House dies at 92 (newstimes.com)
  • Here are 25 Connecticut CIAC high school girls basketball players to watch in the 2025-26 season (stamfordadvocate.com)
  • Newtown denies plan for 300 apartments: developer vows court action. Here's what to expect (newstimes.com)

Weston

  • How to Use Coffee Grounds to Help Your Poinsettia Thrive All Season (marthastewart.com)
  • What Chanukah can teach us about confronting antisemitism (sun-sentinel.com)

Ridgefield

Ok Redding! 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!

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