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Pumpkin Picking and Nature Hike Usher in Fall

The autumnal equinox arrives on Friday, and with it a bushel full of events to enjoy the fall season in New England.

Does the little nip of fall in the air make you want to celebrate the season in true New England fashion? How about taking the family to pick pumpkins at Ives Farm this weekend - then headi home for a pie-baking session? An inexpensive, fun family day.  Mmmmmm – I can just smell that pumpkin pie in the oven, can’t you?  Get more information here. 

Take a hike to to learn about mushrooms, it's a bounty year for fungi! Grab a notebook and join Zaac Chavis to learn about the many mushrooms that exist around Cheshire and beyond. The free event is Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at

Seek out tag-sale treasures at bargain prices this Saturday, Sept. 24 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 128 Elmwood Drive) and your purchases will help support the Kathy Mordente Solli Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports education, early breast cancer detection, and families in need.  Raffle, lemonade stand and baked goods too! Held rain or shine.

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It’s Hamden’s Restaurant Week:  Fall Edition! That means you can enjoy a $12 prix fixe three-course lunch, a $24 prix fixe three-course dinner, or buy-one-get-one-free entrees at participating restaurants throughout town.  Click here for details and a list of participating restaurants.  Special deals end this Saturday, Sept. 24, so hurry!  

Through Thursday, Stop & Shop has buy-one-get-one-free specials including Purdue boneless chicken breast, jumbo cantaloupes,  5-lb. bags of all purpose potatoes, 8 O’clock coffee, and Arm & Hammer liquid laundry detergent.  PLUS you can earn up to 600 extra gas points – as much as 60 cents off per gallon! Click here for the flyer and learn more.

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