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Hello Norwich! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Bundt cake expansion, pokemon weekly league, and kids cooking class + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Sweet expansion ahead: Nothing Bundt Cakes applied for sign permits for a planned Groton bakery at 985 Poquonnock Road, a 1,750-square-foot spot between Starbucks and Great Clips, joining Stamford and West Hartford locations -- read the full story.
Waterfront living takes shape: Spinnaker tweaked plans for its $50 million New London project along Shaw's Cove, with three residential buildings, a pool, a public boardwalk, and 287 parking spaces -- read the full story.
A new identity emerges: CorePlus and Scient credit unions adopted the name Waypoint Federal Credit Union after a 2025 merger. Serving over 50,000 eastern Connecticut members, branding will begin appearing in late September -- see the merger details.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Peruvian night, sorted: Canggio Restaurant/Bar is the spot for modern Peruvian cravings, from zesty ceviche and pollo a la brasa to a Nikkei twist on the classics, and the full bar nails a proper pisco sour. When home cooking feels meh, head downtown and level up dinner this week.
Level up your living room: If your couch is doing that sneaky slump, Gorins Furniture Inc has the fix with quality sofas, mattresses, and helpful folks who deliver and set it up so you don't wrestle a headboard up a Norwich staircase. Family-run, local, and easy to shop without the big-box headache.
Fresh-air reset, anyone? Mohegan Park is your easy midweek escape, with shady walking trails, a legit swim spot at Spaulding Pond, kid-approved playgrounds, and the Memorial Rose Garden when you want to feel fancy... or just inhale something that isn’t car exhaust.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🔬 Steam Summer Classes for Kids @ Chelsea Groton Bank | Wednesday (7/22) at 9:00 AM – Turns out screen time can count as learning. Chelsea Groton Bank hosts STEAM projects for ages 7 to 15, Wednesdays all summer, on Teams or at the Westside Branch, with supplies waiting. Science in a bank, creativity, and fewer glitter explosions at your house.
🎨 Open Art Studio @ Bill Library (Ledyard) | Wednesday (7/22) at 10:00 AM – If your inner kid wants to make a mess somewhere that is not your dining table, this open studio hands you paint, brushes, easels, collage bits, markers, and extra craft kits. Mrs. Burt offers gentle guidance, you bring the creativity, registration required.
🎮 Pokemon Weekly League @ Gilt Leaf Games and Hobbies | Thursday (7/23) at 5:45 PM – Thursday evenings call for friendly battles, card shuffling, and a hit of nostalgia at this weekly Pokémon league. Five bucks gets you in, with Juniors, Seniors, and Masters brackets the kind with decks, not diplomas, and prizes that scale with turnout, skill, and Pikachu persistence.
🍳 Kids Cooking Class @ Bill Library (Ledyard) | Friday (7/24) at 10:30 AM – Erica Benvunito from UConn’s EFNEP and SNAP is wrangling kiddos into the kitchen with a series of hands-on lessons in knife basics, simple recipes, and healthy choices. Think real cooking, not microwave roulette. They come home proud, messy, and knowing what a whisk does.
🚗 Bozrah Farmers Market Classic Car Night @ Maples Farm Park | Friday (7/24) at 4:00 PM – Classic Car Night rolls into the Bozrah Farmers Market, where chrome, carbs, and sweet corn share the spotlight. Stroll past hot rods, shop over 60 local vendors, and let The Pom’s nostalgic tunes do the heavy lifting while you debate pie, produce, and paint jobs.
🍳 Rise and Dine Breakfast Buffet @ Veterans Rally Point | Saturday (7/25) at 9:00 AM – If you’re ready to let someone else do the scrambling, voilà. Veterans Rally Point does a breakfast buffet the last Saturday of every month, $10 a head, kids under 5 eat free, benefiting their programs, which makes the third strip of bacon feel responsible.
⚾ Lowell Spinners @ Norwich Sea Unicorns | Sunday (7/26) at 1:00 PM – Minor league ball at Dodd Stadium, where the Sea Unicorns host the Lowell Spinners, is your reminder that baseball is best enjoyed within earshot of the dugout. Think crisp mitt pops, smart small-ball, and affordable snacks, plus banter you can actually follow.
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07 — Norwich report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 62%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. This house is wildThis 2254-sqft Embankment Colonial pairs historic Norwichtown character with smart updates, including rich hardwood floors, a front-to-back living room with fireplace, and a roomy eat-in kitchen with two walk-in pantries. Four bedrooms, a fifth flex room, heated studio and workshop space, stone root cellar, and a fenced backyard with patio, garden, and New England stone walls add extra charm.
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