🌱Conversation With Our State Rep + Auditions At Ivoryton Playhouse

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening these days in town. Today you'll find news about...

• Have a chat with State Representative Christine Palm.
• Audition for the Ivoryton Playhouse.
• Help Valley Unified Buddies raise money!

But first, today's weather:

A bit of morning rain. High: 54 Low: 30.

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

1. Residents of the 36th District, join State Representative Christine Palm on Tuesday, January 17, at 5 p.m. at the Essex Public Library for a community conversation! Please RSVP in advance to kyle.fishbein@cga.ct.gov. Hope to see you there! (State Representative Christine Palm via Facebook)
2. According to a recent press release from the Ivoryton Playhouse, the Playhouse will be holding local auditions for Equity and non Equity actors for the 2023 season. Auditions will be held at the Ivoryton Playhouse – 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, on Friday, January 20 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., and on Saturday, January 21 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The season is as follows: "The Legend of Georgia McBride" by Matthew Lopez April 6- April 30, "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson May 18 – June 11, "The Sound Of Music" by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II June 29 – July 30, "Jersey Boys" by Marshal Brickman, Rick Elice, Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe August 10 – September 10, "The Color Purple" by Marsha Norman, Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray September 28- October 22. All auditions are by appointment. Bring a picture and resume and prepare a song in the style of the show. For audition appointments, call 860-767-9520, ext.207 or email nathan@ivorytonplayhouse.org (Ivoryton Playhouse)
3. Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the Essex-Chester-Deep River community at the same time? Perhaps it's the right time to adopt a pet. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
4. Help Valley Unified buddies and support Susan Moroso Strecker by donating to her Penguin Plunge in Groton on March 5. This is a fundraiser for Special Olympics. Valley Unified Buddies gets to keep half of what we raise. We have our first annual Valley Unified Buddies Prom coming up in April, so this money will go a long way to create a wonderful night for our kids. Please help me make this a great event for our kids. Click here to donate. (Parents of VRHS via Faceook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Essex Garden Club - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Being a mom to preschoolers is tough. It's overwhelming. It's exhausting. and frankly, it's lonely. This group is your chance to connect with other moms in the same parenting stage and learn some strategies to help you in your parenting ..." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "We look forward to "Building A Reading Habit" during our Take Your Child to the Library Week! Children in PK - Gr. 6 can join us during after-school hours (Tuesday, January 31 from 3-6 PM*) to build their very own "I ❤️ To Read" bookmark..." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Reminder: Items Designated (i.e. Mandated) for Recycling: Glass & Metal Food & Beverage Containers Plastic Containers (PET or PETE #1) Plastic Containers (HDPE #2) Corrugated Cardboard Boxboard Newspaper Magazines White & Colored Office Paper (residences and businesses) Scrap Metal, including appliances Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries (from consumer products) Waste Oil (crankcase oil from internal combustion engines) Leaves (must be composted) Lead Acid Battery or Motor Vehicle Batteries Grass Clippings (should be left on the lawn or, if necessary, composted )." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small-town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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