🌱 Patch AM: Winter Holiday Blood Drive Planned In Suffield

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In today's newsletter:

• Holiday blood drive in Suffield seeks donors later this month
• How a Suffield Academy alum is fueling Villanova’s title chase

Also on today's calendar: The Shamrock - The Storytellers Duo.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 42 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Windy; morning rain, temps: high: 57, low: 25.
• Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winter Holiday Blood Drive Planned In Suffield (patch.com) — Suffield residents are invited to help meet a critical seasonal need by donating at the Winter Holiday Blood Drive on Monday, December 29, at Second Baptist Church on Main Street. Supported by the Suffield Lions Club and hosted by the American Red Cross, the drive runs from noon to 5 p.m., with appointments encouraged and limited walk-ins possible.
   

• Fall River native with NFL dreams contributing to Villanova squad headed to FCS Championship Semifinals (fallriverreporter.com) — A former B.M.C. Durfee High School football standout who finished his prep career at Suffield Academy in Connecticut is now a key linebacker for Villanova’s FCS playoff run. Jason Hall’s strong play helped the Wildcats reach the national semifinals, where they’ll host Illinois State with a championship berth and his NFL dreams on the line.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Suffield

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• World Book Discussion Group
  Kent Memorial Library Temporary, 61 Ffyler Pl, Suffield
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• The Shamrock - The Storytellers Duo
  Shamrock Cafe , 1117 East Street S , Suffield
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Caregiver Support Group
  Enfield, CT Calendar , 1010 Enfield Street (Alcorn) , Enfield
  10:00 am
• Adult Crafters Group
  Wilson Branch Library , 365 Windsor Ave , Windsor
  10:30 am
• Gingerbread House Making Contest
  Connecticut Valley Brewing Company , 765 Sullivan Ave , South Windsor
  5:00 pm
• NCWW Writing Workshop
  Enfield Public Library , 104 Middle Rd , Enfield
  6:00 pm
• Truck and Tree Tray Painting Party at R-Dee Winery
  R Dee Winery , 504 Hazard Ave Unit 8C , Enfield
  6:00 pm
• Granby Memorial Bears vs Windsor Locks Raiders
  Granby Memorial High School , 54 N Granby Rd , Granby
  6:45 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
  Enfield, CT Calendar Enfield, CT 06082
  7:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission LIVE
  Enfield, CT Calendar , COX 16 , Enfield
  7:00 pm
• 🎵 Music Bingo 🎵
  The Yarde Tavern , 1658 King St , Enfield
  7:00 pm
• Simsbury Preteen Activity Night
  725 Hopmeadow St , Simsbury
  10:30 pm

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• A Stich Better LLC' — (860) 560-6368
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Get Ready for a New Year of Fun, Learning, Fitness and Adventure with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Dept. —Donna Read on Patch
• Get Ready for a new Season of Adventure and Fun with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department —Donna Read on Patch

• Suffield Public Schools posted a job opening for Varsity Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach in Suffield. Apply here.
• The Kemtah Group posted a job opening for CNC Turning Machinist (2nd Shift) in East Granby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Suffield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Enfield

• 160-Unit Enfield Project Back On Zoning Board Agenda As Discussion Continues (patch.com)
• Connecticut's toy legacy: From Silly Putty to Cabbage Patch Kids (wfsb.com)
• Member of Hannoush family to take over Malloves Jewelers in Middletown (ctpost.com)

East Windsor

• New Broad Brook Firehouse Plans Could Move Forward In East Windsor (patch.com)

Windsor

Ok Suffield! 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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