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Hey there, Wethersfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to stay safe after a coyote entered Wethersfield’s dog park
  • How a Wethersfield museum leader connects to a new antiques movement
  • How one Wethersfield skier describes opening weekend at Mount Southington

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Sip & Shop and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Snow early in the morning, with a high of 30 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and cold, temps: high: 28, low: 16.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alert Issued After Coyote Spotted Inside Wethersfield Dog Park (patch.com) — Town officials are warning Wethersfield residents after a coyote was spotted inside the dog park at Mill Woods Park on Prospect Street, urging people to leash pets and stay alert. They recommend making yourself look big, making loud noises, and backing away slowly if you encounter a coyote, and reporting unusual or aggressive behavior directly to Wethersfield Animal Control.
   

• Antique collectors of a younger vintage. And a strong CT connection. (courant.com) — A growing group of young antique lovers is building community through the Fine Objects Society, a New York-based club offering talks, trips, and behind-the-scenes access. The society’s treasurer also leads the Webb Deane Stevens Museum in Wethersfield, highlighting a local connection to this national push to appreciate historic objects in a fast-paced, disposable culture.
   

• Skiers embrace thrill of the slopes as Mount Southington opens for winter fun (fox61.com) — A Wethersfield resident is among the many skiers soaking up opening weekend at Mount Southington, describing the feeling on the slopes as “indescribable.” Families and friends from around Connecticut are embracing the cold, renting gear, and sharing tips for beginners as the Plantsville ski area officially opens for the winter season.
   

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  • One of Hartford’s treasures.
    Check out these events at the Twain house. “Holiday Spirits Tours December 12, 13, 19, and 20 Back by popular demand, Holiday Spirits is a… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
  • Class at Wesleyan Potters, Middletown
    “Pysanky is a Ukrainian Easter Egg created through a calming wax-resist process. Artists will draw with warm beeswax and layer dyes which slowly… (Nextdoor Old Wethersfield)
  • The Learning Experience #231 posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in Wethersfield. Apply here.
  • Primo Water Corporation posted a job opening for Production Lead in Wethersfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wethersfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newington

  • Latkes, Light, and Hope: Hanukkah preps underway across Connecticut (nbcconnecticut.com)
  • Operation E.L.F. asking for donations for kids of Connecticut service members (wtnh.com)
  • Hartford man arrested after carjacking teen, crashing stolen vehicle (wfsb.com)

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