🌱April Is Earth Month In Chester + It's Time For The Spring Boat Show

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening around town, including updates on...

• The Spring Boat Show is coming up.
• The Deep River Historical Society gets a grant.
• It's earth month in Chester.

But first, today's weather:

Showers in the morning. High: 60 Low: 49.

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

1. It's time for the Connecticut Spring Boat Show which will take place at Safe Harbor Essex Island from April 28 through 30. Four bands are booked for the weekend, along with three fishing seminars - Fishing The River, Fishing The Sound and Fishing Offshore planned for Saturday. This is a rain-or-shine event. Children 13 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Be sure to get a children’s ticket for them when you are purchasing online. Each ticket/bracelet provides entrance for all three days. (CT Spring Boat Show)
2. A $5,900 grant from the CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities will help the Deep River Historical Society achieve its goal of doing more community outreach and working on preservation. The grant is earmarked to provide financial support for the society's exhibits, as well as, to utilize the services of a professional marketing expert to help engage in community efforts. (zip06.com)
3. It's Earth Month in Chester and according to a Deep Hollow Farm press release, two opportunities are being offered to learn more about the Farm. On April 22, you’ll find the Harrington family talking CSAs and growing your own food at Chester’s Earth Day Celebration on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on April 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. you can get a a behind-the-scenes peek at Deep Hollow Farm which rests on the fringe of the Cockaponset State Forest. Spots are limited, so make sure to get on the list ASAP. To do so, email deephollowfarm@gmail.com. (Deep Hollow Farm)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Shell & Bee: Parent & Me: April Rainbow and Flowers (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "A few changes afoot in Chester Center - 1 Main Street will become home to The Little Shop by Nora Murphy in a few weeks. Here's 1 Main Street over 100 years ago." (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @ctriverwine • Come grab your favorite ducky for the famous Rubber Duck Race on Saturday, May 13. Not to be missed! $5 per duck." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teens (Gr. 9-12)! Join us next week to make a difference in our community! April 22 @ 1 PM, join the library and Essex Land Trust to complete some gardening projects at the Cross Lots! " (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "“Unique Eats and Eateries Of Maine” Book Talk With Mike Urban Tuesday, May 2, 7:00 p.m. in the Program Room Registration requested but not required. Let Mike Urban be your guide to the most delicious culinary treasures Maine has to offer." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Money Smart Week: Family Budgeting, Monday, April 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. CT Do you find yourself overspending even when you plan ahead? Learn about resources that will help you take charge of your budget. Register: http://ow.ly/2FiV50NxeXy" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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