🌱 Patch AM: Numerous Weston, Redding And Easton Students Earn Honors At University Of Connecticut

Hi Weston! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See which Weston students made UConn’s Dean’s List

Also on today's calendar: Women's Safety and Self-Defense Class and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 41 and low of 36 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy with clearing, temps: high: 45, low: 26.
• Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Numerous Weston, Redding And Easton Students Earn Honors At University Of Connecticut (patch.com) — Weston families can celebrate a long list of local students named to the University of Connecticut Dean’s List for fall 2025, including Paige Bjerke, Blake Braun, Katherine Day, and several others. The recognition also spotlights high-achieving neighbors from Redding and Easton, underscoring strong academic ties across the region.
   

📸 Around Weston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Weston

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Women's Safety and Self-Defense Class
  YWCA, 49 Old Kings Hwy N, Darien
  1:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• UU Westport: "Practicing Resistance: Why Money Matters" 10 AM
  The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, 10 Lyons Plain Rd, Westport
  10:00 am

Wednesday January 14

• Navigating Divorce with Confidence & Clarity
  RSVP below for zoom invite,
  6:00 pm

Monday January 19

• Harvey Fierstein is the Recipient of The Spirit of Dr. King Award at Ridgefield’s 30th Anniversary
  Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
  3:00 pm

Tuesday January 27

• FCDS Open House - Tuesday, January 27
  Fairfield Country Day School, 2970 Bronson Rd, Fairfield
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Jr Staff: Animal Caretaker (Grades 5-12)
  New Pond Farm Education Center , 101 Marchant Rd , Redding
  11:00 am
• Open Day at New Pond Farm
  New Pond Farm Education Center , 101 Marchant Rd , Redding
  11:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Chamber Music Reading
  The Granite , 5 N Main St , Redding
  10:00 am
• Author Talk/Book Signing with Cathy Alfandre
  Easton Public Library , 691 Morehouse Rd , Easton
  2:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Extended Hours for Barlow Midterm Exams
  Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Rd , Redding
  10:00 am
• Restorative Aerial Fusion & HaloTherapy
  Salt Cave of Darien , 555 Post Rd , Darien
  4:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Midterm Study Nights (Grades 9-12)
  Easton Public Library , 691 Morehouse Rd , Easton
  10:00 am
• Extended Hours for Barlow Midterm Exams
  Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Rd , Redding
  10:00 am

📣 Weston Shout Outs!

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• FCDS Open House - Tuesday, January 27
  We understand how boys learn best.With small class sizes and a focus on relational learning, our students build confidence, develop skills, and... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• How To Treat A Burn
  1: Eliminate the cause of the burn. 2: Cool it under cool running water for 10 minutes or apply a cool compress. 3: Loosely cover it with a clean… (Nextdoor )

• InstaSwim LLC posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Wilton. Apply here.
• Athleta, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Stock Associate - Westport in Westport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Weston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wilton

• Wilton Fire Chief: Fire Department HQ Needs Close to $6 million in Repairs and Renovations (goodmorningwilton.com)

Westport

• Folk-Rock Legend Ani DiFranco To Kick Off VersoFest At Westport Library (patch.com)

Ok Weston! 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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