🌱Candidate Forum To Be Held Nov. 1 + Jason Simms 40 under 40 Awardee

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including...

• Do you want to hear what the candidates have to say?
• Deep River resident part of elite 40 under Forty!
• Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals are collaborating to spread holiday cheer!

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

1. Deep River resident and public relations firm owner, Jason Simms, has earned the distinction of being chosen as one of Hartford Business Journal’s 40 under Forty awardees for 2022. According to a zip06 article, "Jason created the name Theirsay [for his firm] to highlight his goal of helping clients best express their own ideas in the media. He seeks to work with business[es] to shape long term perceptions of their operations. Jason, now 38, admits the honor of being recognized as an outstanding business leader under 40 also has a particular challenge: he won’t always be under 40.“I’m young but I’m always getting older,” he says." Congratulations Jason! (Zip06.com)
2. A press release sent from the Essex Library reminds residents that, "the Essex and Brainerd libraries will jointly sponsor a forum for senate and house candidates in our shared districts on Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Valley Regional High School. Moderators will be Essex Library Interim Director Ann Thompson and Brainerd Library Director Tom Piezzo. Participating candidates are District 36 Incumbent Rep. Christine Palm (D) and Chris Turkington (R) and District 33 Incumbent Senator Norm Needleman (D) and Brandon Goff (R). This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560." (Essex Library)
3. Two of Connecticut’s major non-profit arts organizations, the Garde Arts Center and Goodspeed Musicals, are collaborating to present a free regional event based on the Warner Bros. movie "Christmas in Connecticut" on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center in downtown New London. This one-night-only event includes a screening of the popular holiday film and a lively presentation by Goodspeed’s team which is launching a new musical based on the film. "The Goodspeed and the Garde are thrilled to share this classic holiday film that premiered on the Garde screen 77 years ago in support of the Goodspeed's premiere of their new stage musical," said Garde executive director Steve Sigel. The special pre-show event will include a discussion with Goodspeed Musicals’ Artistic Director, Donna Lynn Hilton, and the creative team behind their musical adaptation of "Christmas in Connecticut." Cast members from the musical will treat audiences to a song from the musical, which will premiere at the Goodspeed on Tuesday, November 18, and run through Sunday, December 30. The Goodspeed musical features book by Patrick Pacheco and Erik Forrest Jackson, music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Amanda Yesnowitz, music direction by Adam Souza, choreography by Marjorie Failoni, and is directed by Amy Anders Corcoran. Hope to see you there! (Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Flu Shot Clinic - Essex Library Association (3:00 PM)
• Save a Horse - Buy Art! Juried Art Show Fundraising Event (6:00 PM)
• Chunky Yarn Pillow (6:30 PM)
• Teen Scary Movie Night (13-18) - Essex Library Association (7:00 PM)
• Haunting Original Stories and More (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "We had so much fun last Thursday for Louie Listens! Louie listened to many different stories! Bummed you missed out? Louie will be back on Thursday November 10 at 5:00 PM!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Last call to register for this event starting on Monday, November 7th! We have two spots left. Registration can be completed below through accessing the link. There is a $25 fee that covers the cost of all 4 sessions." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "New Partner: Big Brothers Big Sisters of CT - https://mailchi.mp/ttysb/gt7pycu4ed-10206785" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day! OCT 29th 10am - 2pm!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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