🌱 How did Washington become the real-life inspiration for Stars Hollow?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Washington become the real-life inspiration for Stars Hollow?

Also on today's calendar: Crochet Club and 2 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 30 and low of 21 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 41, low: 24.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 42 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Generation Gilmore Girls': Welcome to Stars Hollow, Connecticut! (ctpublic.org) — Washington takes center stage as the real-life inspiration behind the beloved fictional town of Stars Hollow from “Gilmore Girls,” drawing fans from around the world. Locals, including the town’s economic development coordinator, share how Washington’s people and character shaped the show, while nearby communities like New Milford also claim a piece of the magic.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Makerspace Open Hours
  Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Crochet Club
  Gunn Memorial Library , 5 Wykeham Rd , Washington
  2:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Tea with Music With Pianist Sandra Simpson-Kleisner
  Gunn Memorial Library , 5 Wykeham Rd , Washington
  1:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Cardboard Arcade
  Gunn Memorial Library , 5 Wykeham Rd , Washington
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Winter in the Woodlands: Games, Crafts, and Activities
  The Institute For American Indian Studies , 38 Curtis Rd , Washington
  12:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Inland Wetlands Commission Regular Meeting
  Roxbury, CT Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Winter Concert Snow Date
  Kent Center School Kent, CT 06757
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Cookie Decorating
  The Burnham Library , 62 Main Street South , Bridgewater
  3:15 pm
• Annual Meeting
  Five Points Art Center , 855 University Dr , Torrington
  4:00 pm
• Kula Yoga with Siri
  499 Bantam Rd , Litchfield
  5:00 pm
• Photography Club 2025
  Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust , 5 Church Hill Rd , Woodbury
  5:30 pm
• Twilight Talks & Presentations Series: Cantica Nativitatis
  Litchfield Community Center , 421 Bantam Rd , Litchfield
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Securitas posted a job opening for Armed Security Officer New Canaan, CT in Washington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Bethlehem

• Campbell beats Ball State 69-64 (greenwichtime.com)
• Plainfield police seek suspect who impersonated officer, kicked in door of home (greenwichtime.com)

New Milford

• ‘What's in it for us?' Utility's plan for a large-scale battery farm in New Milford prompts concerns (newstimes.com)
• A 'Gilmore Girls' guide to CT: festivals, bookstores, coffee — and more! (ctpublic.org)
• Review: WHAT THE DICKENS at TheatreWorks New Milford (broadwayworld.com)

Southbury

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-- The Patch AM Team

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