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π± Patch AM: How Waterford residents can help Glenda find her forever home
Also check out 'Twas the Night Before Christmas! on the Waterford Patch calendar

Cheers Waterford! Weβre back, helping you stay up to date with whatβs happening. Let's take on the day together! βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- How Waterford residents can help Glenda find her forever home
Also on today's calendar: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas! and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Waterfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Waterfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 20 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 39, low: 26.
- Sunday: Colder with 1-3" of snow, with a high of 32 and low of 19 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ Meet the CT Humane Society's Adoptable Pet of the Week: Glenda Community Access (iheart.com) β Waterford pet lovers should know the Connecticut Humane Society, which has a local facility, is spotlighting Glenda, a five-year-old pit bull mix hoping for a new home this holiday season. While sheβs currently available in Wilton, CHSβs Waterford location connects residents with adoptions and reduced-fee veterinary care funded entirely by donors.
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πΈ Around Waterford
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π Upcoming Events in Waterford
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β Featured events β
- 'Twas the Night Before Christmas!
102 Newtown Rd, Groton
7:30 pm - Estate Sale - Christmas and Collectibles
St David's Episcopal Church, 284 Stoddards Wharf Rd, Ledyard
11:00 am - Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra Holiday Concert
East Lyme High School, 30 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme
3:00 pm - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas!
102 Newtown Rd, Groton
4:00 pm - Waterford Community Band Holiday Concert
Waterford Community Center, 24 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford
2:00 pm - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas!
102 Newtown Rd, Groton
2:00 pm - SMART-Recovery Inspired Group for TEENS!
Groton Community Center, 61 Fort Hill Rd, Groton
7:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Winter Cabaret at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
305 Great Neck Rd , Waterford
7:00 pm - Local Children's Author Juana Martinez-Neal!
Waterford, CT Calendar , Waterford Public Library Meeting Room , Waterford
2:30 pm - Annual Tree Lighting - Quaker Hill Green
Waterford, CT Calendar , 158 Old Norwich Rd , Quaker Hill
5:00 pm - The Eastern Connecticut Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Garde Arts Center , 325 State St , New London
1:30 pm - The Waterford Community Band Holiday Concert
Waterford, CT Calendar Waterford, CT 06385
2:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
π£ Waterford Shout Outs!
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hersha Hospitality Management, LP posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Waterford. Apply here.
- Aspen Dental posted a job opening for Dental Lab Technician in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.
π Nearby News
New London
- New London Hospital Named High Performing For Maternity Care (patch.com)
- New London Mayor Passero elected CCM president for 2026 (westfaironline.com)
Niantic
- Strong winds make temperatures feel even colder along Connecticut shoreline (wfsb.com)
Ledyard
Ok Waterford! 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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