🌱CT's Pandemic Timeline + New Exhibit At Spectrum Art Gallery

Good day, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

First, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 48 Low: 36.

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

1. Here is the weekly real estate roundup. The local Essex, Chester, Deep River housing market is never boring. (Patch)
2. Discover new art and fine crafts this weekend and join the artists at an open house being held this weekend, which will be held this Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Spectrum Art Gallery in Centerbrook. The exhibit called, "People and Animals in the Landscape" will feature work from artists throughout Connecticut, the Tri-State area and New England. (CT Insider)
3. Over 24 months ago the COVID-19 virus changed the world and with it, the state of Connecticut. Since the pandemic struck, more than 10,600 Connecticut residents have succumbed to the virus. Now the state, along with the world is finding its way to "live with the virus" and move on. Here is a detailed timeline of the virus and its impact on the nutmeg state. (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• The "Oscar's" Week Film Festival - Essex Library Association (2:00 PM)
• ELA Board of Trustees meeting - Essex Library Association (5:30 PM)
• 5 Things I Should Know to Retire With Confidence (6:00 PM)
• Celebrating 300 Years of Connecticut's Remarkable Women (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Join local children's book illustrator Mary Jo Helchowski Art for a two-part series on Introduction to Illustration for Kids, happening on Saturday, April 16 from 1:00 - 2:30 and Saturday, April 23 from 1:00 - 2:00." (Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Myth: Recycling is hard. No, it isn’t! Recycling is as easy as throwing something in the trash. Arm yourself with the list of what is accepted in your program and pair your trash cans with recycling containers. Place them side by side for success." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Looking for family fun? The Oscars are this weekend. On March 23 at 2 p.m. and March 24 at 4 p.m. see some movies featuring our favorite Oscar. Treats will be provided." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Celebrating 300 Years of Connecticut’s Remarkable Women," Wednesday, 3/ 23 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Registration required. Join the library for an interactive multi-media program by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame and learn about some of our state’s most remarkable women." (Facebook)

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Events:

• "Barn Raising" Benefit Concert w/ Orleans & Aztec Two-Step (March 27)
• Orleans with Aztec Two-Step Benefit Concert (March 27)
• Spring Classes Begin March 28th! (March 28)
• Shoreline Arts Alliance Presents ARTStravaganza: The Great Connecticut Arts Raffle! (April 12)
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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.