🌱Deep River Annual Fishing Derby +Learn How To Garden In Small Spaces

Hello there, Essex-Chester-Deep River! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• It's Fishing Derby time.
• Nothing compares to Girl Scout Cookies.
• Learn more about gardening in small spaces.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 62 Low: 45.

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

1. It's about that time! Time for the 40th annual Deep River Parks and Recreation Fishing Derby, which is set to take place on Saturday, May 13. Plan to come down and cast a line and try your luck at landing a rainbow trout! The derby is open to all area youth ages 5-15. The derby will be held rain or shine from 7:30 -9:30 am. at Plattwood Park. Online registration is open now. Day of registration begins at 7 a.m. Pre-register and save. Fees prior to May 13: individual anglers $5, family $10. Day of derby fees : angler $7, family $15. Prizes will be awarded to biggest catch in each of the three age categories. One prize will be awarded to the largest overall catch. Coffee, hot chocolate and donuts will be available. Click here to see the complete rules. (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
2. If you haven't gotten your Girl Scouts cookies this year you are in luck! The Girl Scouts will be at the Essex Transfer Station on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., selling their absolutely amazing cookies. Stop by and get your favorites! (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
3. You're invited to join in the discussion about Square Foot Gardening, which will be held on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Program Room of the Essex Library. Registration is required. Dan Williams, a certified instructor with the Square Foot Gardening Foundation will be leading the talk. Come and learn about a gardening method that utilizes space efficiently and reduces the waste and work involved with a row garden. To sign up call (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.comsays. Hope to see you there! (Essex Library via Facebook)

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• Welcome to Square Foot Gardening (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "After their monthly meeting this evening our Junior members did some training with Deputy Chief Kerop on 571, our ladder truck. They learned about the placement of the apparatus when it responds to calls and how the truck is set up." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "We have had so many youth participants who love chess through school and thought they would love this! This is going to be a really fun experience and a true tournament, so experience is necessary. There will be a rundown of the rules, how to use the timers, etc. Register below to save your spot!
  https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=DRPL...." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "Buddy Track is back! Now in its 10th year, the Track and Field Program is for unique learners Ages 5 and up It’s a non-competitive program offering fun with 6 track and field events." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Your grease-free pizza boxes can be recycled, but please remove the cheese and crusts before placing in the bin. We promise not to judge you for not eating the crust." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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