🌱6th Annual Conquer The Current Paddle Regatta + Scholarship Winners

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your fresh edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on around town, including updates on:

• Conquer the Current!
• Show at The Kate.
• Scholarship winners.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. High: 91 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories in Essex-Chester-Deep River today:

1. It's that time again! Time for the Sixth Annual Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta in Essex. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It begins at Eagle Landing in Haddam and finishes downriver at the Connecticut River Museum. Race fees go to supporting the museum’s educational programs. Prizes are awarded in a variety of categories. Preview the schedule and register here. Hope to see you there! (theday.com)
2. Get ready for a rocking weekend at The Kate (Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center), with A Brothers Revival (ABR). David “Rook” Goldflies, ABR band leader and music director, recorded and toured with the Allman Brothers Band and Dickey Betts and Great Southern. The show is running for two nights, Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30. (Patch.com)
3. Congratulations to area students Jack Guthrie and Matthew Roscoe of Chester, along with Emma Kirck of Ivoryton and Dylan Champagne, Jaden Mack, and Joe Vogel of Higganum. All these students were recently awarded with scholarships from Chester Village West Foundation, Inc. for the upcoming academic year. All recipients are either employees or children of employees of the independent living community in Chester. Congratulations! (Zip06.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Friday, July 28

• Animal Friends with the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Board of Trade: "7 years of delicious Brickside Pizza! Make sure to celebrate their doors-open anniversary by ordering a delicious pie this week!" (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teen Poetry Club: Found Poetry, Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.! This time, we will study Found Poetry! The literary equivalent of a collage, found poetry is often made from newspaper articles, street signs, graffiti, speeches, [and] letters." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Have some gently used items you want to swap for back-to-school? Here is your opportunity on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This swap is brought to you by a newly established nonprofit called Kaleidoscope." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History returns to the Essex Library on Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. with their Groovy Games program! Kids are invited to explore the many toys and games created right here in Connecticut and take home a kit." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Allman Brothers Band Bassist David “Rook” Goldflies with A Brothers Revival (July 30)
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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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