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Hello again Southbury! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your tiny masterpiece hang in Southbury’s 2026 Tiny Art Show?
  • Why are Southbury home sales surging faster than much of Connecticut?
  • Why Waterbury’s Barnes & Noble closing could send more shoppers to Southbury

Also on today's calendar: First Day Nature Hike with Southbury Land Trust and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Southburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 34 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Monday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 50, low: 23.
  • Tuesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 28 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southbury Library Seeking Submissions For Its Third Tiny Art Show (patch.com) — Southbury residents of all ages are invited to create tiny artworks on supplied 4-by-4 inch canvases for the Southbury Public Library’s third annual Tiny Art Show, with submissions due Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Finished pieces will be displayed in the Fireplace Room from February 12 through March 31, offering a fun, low-pressure way to showcase local creativity.
   

• In CT's busiest markets, home buyers may get more choices in these communities in 2026 (ctpost.com) — Homebuyers and sellers in Southbury should know local home sales are up 29% this year, making the town one of the hottest spots along the I-84 corridor. The article compares Southbury’s surge to nearby markets like Newtown, Waterbury, Danbury, and other Connecticut communities, and looks ahead to how 2026 inventory might shift as mortgage rates ease.
   

• Popular CT bookstore location to close. Heartbroken customers lament the impact on the community. (courant.com) — Southbury readers may soon see more book lovers heading your way as Barnes & Noble prepares to close its long-time Waterbury store on Jan. 18, 2026, pushing customers toward the smaller Southbury and Cheshire locations. Heartbroken patrons are sharing memories, frustration over losing a major community hub, and concerns about book access and literacy, while the Waterbury site offers 50% off all books before shutting its doors.
   

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    Sunday December 28
  • Mike Milazzo
    Foundry Kitchen and Tavern , 1 Glen Rd , Sandy Hook
    11:30 am
  • Color Between the Wines
    Aquila's Nest Vineyards , 56 Pole Bridge Rd , Sandy Hook
    12:00 pm
  • Interspiritual Community Gathering
    197 Huntingtown Rd , Newtown
    3:00 pm
  • Twixtmas 2025 with Panacea
    Aquila's Nest Vineyards , 56 Pole Bridge Rd , Sandy Hook
    4:00 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Family Movie
    Middlebury Public Library , 30 Crest Road , Middlebury
    11:00 am
  • Mahjongg Club
    Edith Wheeler Memorial Library , 733 Monroe Turnpike , Monroe
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 30
  • Family Board Games
    Middlebury Public Library , 30 Crest Road , Middlebury
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk in Southbury. Apply here.
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