🌱Deep River Thrift Shop Making A Difference +Visit Alpacas In Chester

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• Deep River Thrift Shop is a great place to shop!
• Visit the Alpaca Farm in Chester!
• Real estate is never boring in the tri-towns!

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Sunshine and cooler. High: 56 Low: 31.

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

1. The three R's recycle, reuse and repurpose are at the center of the mission of the Pandemonium Thrift Shop, located at 112 West Elm St. in Deep River. The rest of the mission is rescuing and rehabilitating endangered animals and help with the conservation of wildlife. A dream come true for owner Allison Sloane the thrift shop, book nook and cafe she and business partner Nancy Olson, have created in Deep River in a building once dedicated to the Ivory industry has become what CT Insider calls a "shopper's paradise." The unique business is a great place to search for that special gift for the holidays that you won't find anywhere else. If you haven't already, stop in, hang out with the many and varied animals on "staff," support local and have a great time. Hope to see you there soon. (CT Insider)
2. Nestled on a quiet street in a wooded area of Chester is a unique and inviting Alpaca farm called, Chakana Sky Alpacas. According to WTNH.com, “Chakana is the symbol up there – that’s the Inca cross or the Andean cross,” says Bill Bernhart, pointing to the top of his barn.
   That’s why he named his property Chakana Sky Alpaca Farm, a nod to the indigenous people of the Andes Mountains and his 19 residents whose roots are also there. [Bill] knew he wanted to share his sanctuary with others.“When COVID hit, I decided to go to private visits by appointment. It’s worked out very well,” says Bernhart, noting that he’s now welcomed 1,600 guests in two and a half years, sharing his knowledge for this animal." Visit the farm, enjoy the animals and find a boutique called a ‘Pacatique,’ on the property selling products made of alpaca fiber. It's a great place to visit with the family, relax and get a jump on holiday shopping. Hope to see you there soon! (WTNH.com)
3. On the hunt for a new home and want the latest scoop on what's available near you? Perhaps you could use some help in your search? Fear not! To keep you up to date, we've compiled the latest batch of new listings nearby. Here’s a sampling of the newest batch of houses to go up for sale in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — including a home in the Essex area with 4 beds and 3 baths for $533,000, and another in the Essex area with 4 beds and 3 baths for $675,000. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
4. Don't forget about Sustainable Essex's Toy Swap Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Essex Elementary School! Toys, books and games must be in gently used or like-new condition. Hope to see you there! (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Kid's Take and Make Craft - Essex Library Association (12:00 AM)
• Historical Fiction Book Group - Essex Library Association (10:30 AM)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Story + Guided Art Project (10:30 AM)
• RiverFire Glass Fuseday Tuesday @ 3 & 6 (3:00 PM)
• Coloring Cards for Veterans! HS - 20 somethings (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "You know what day it is! Library Rounduppppppppppp! So stop what you are doing, peep at these events coming up at our local libraries, and register for something! The librarians in the tri-town community are top-notch." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Chester CT Historical Society: "Our film library keeps on growing, thanks to the work of Jon Claude Haines of Sea Robin Tech. Two new films for you to watch - one from the panel discussion on dams and the other with Erik Hesselberg about his new book on the steamboats." (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "The Fun Zone is stocked up and ready for fall! Grab some coloring sheets, crosswords, connect the dots, and more while you're in the library. *Located just to the right of the main desk as you walk in for your convenience." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Deep River Fire Department: "Changing your clocks is a good reminder to change the batteries and test your smoke detectors! See attached for more tips regarding smoke detectors in your homes. Stay safe!" (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Veterans Day is this coming Friday, November 11th. We pay our respects to veterans of recent wars by learning what they've been through and what they are still going through. Memoirs, non-fiction, and more covering wars from WWII to Afghanistan are available at the library.." (Essex Library 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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