🌱 How will Wolcott handle Torrington’s debut in its revamped gym?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Wolcott handle Torrington’s debut in its revamped gym?

Also on today's calendar: The Nutcracker and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 32 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 31, low: 21.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New gym gives Torrington girls basketball new momentum: It brings a higher morale for the team (darientimes.com) — Torrington High’s girls basketball team will open its season at a fully renovated Connie Donahue Gym with a home game against Wolcott, giving local players a big morale boost. The refreshed facility, brighter lighting, and returning core lineup have Torrington aiming for a deeper postseason run after last year’s narrow tournament exit.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wolcott

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• The Nutcracker
  Shubert Theatre, 247 College St, New Haven
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Yuletide Bazaar & Cork Raffle
  Church of Eternal Light, 1199 Hill St, Bristol
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Wolcott Boys Varsity Basketball @ Terryville
  Terryville High School , 33 N Harwinton Ave , Terryville
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Torrington Boys Varsity Basketball @ Wolcott
  Wolcott High School , 457 Bound Line Rd , Wolcott
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• The First Noel: A Broadway Christmas Cabaret
  Seven Angels Theatre , 1 Plank Rd , Waterbury
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Bunker Bookies
  Bunker Hill Branch Library
  1:00 pm
• Pom Pom Keychain Craft
  Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
  3:00 pm
• Midget Mayhem All Stars Wrestling
  Cadillac Ranch Restaurant , 45 Jude Ln , Southington
  7:30 pm
• Blackstone Irish Pub
  Blackstone Irish Pub , 1678 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike , Milldale
  8:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Preserve Your Family Photos
  Silas Bronson Library Computer Classroom
  12:00 pm
• Fun Fridays
  Silas Bronson Library Auditorium
  3:00 pm
• Darn That Hook Club
  Silas Bronson Library TeenZone
  3:30 pm
• FOREVER MARKED....A LEGACY OF LOVE
  Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown , 63 Grand St , Waterbury
  6:00 pm
• Answer Show #2 (in Auditorium)
  Hall High School W Hartford, CT 06117
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Waterbury Public Schools posted a job opening for Pre-K Special Education Teacher (Self Contained) in Waterbury. Apply here.
• Global Partners LP posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier Overnight - Alltown Fresh in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wolcott here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waterbury

• Waterbury Police Activity League hosts 10th annual ‘Shop With a Cop' event (wtnh.com)
• No restrictions on Waterbury magnet school land to be used for new firehouse, attorney says (greenwichtime.com)
• Officials urge precautions and vaccinations as flu, RSV cases rise (nbcconnecticut.com)

Southington

• Southington PD's 'Shop With A Cop' Spreads Holiday Joy For Local Children (patch.com)

Berlin

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-- The Patch AM Team

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