🌱The Essex Go Bragh Irish Parade Is Next Weekend + Easter Egg Hunt

Good morning, friends. It's Saturday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find these stories and more:

• Deep River Easter Egg Hunt Coming up!
• Essex Go Bragh parade is next weekend!
• Tri-Town Youth Services Internship!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 51 Low: 29.

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

1. Save the date for the Annual Deep River Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 1, (rain date: Sunday, April 2) at Devitt Field, Deep River at 10:45 am. The Easter Bunny arrives 11 a.m. sharp. All participants are invited to stick around for additional activities immediately following the hunt. This event is open to all Deep River youth in grades preK through 6th grade only. This is a free event. Hope to see you there! (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
2. Get ready for the Essex Go Bragh Irish Parade which will be held on March 25 in downtwon Essex. The parade will step off from the town hall at 11 a.m. The Grand Marshal will be Anthony Mosa. Come and march in the parade if you like! Hope to see you there! (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
3. Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau is currently recruiting for an undergrad intern who will be working with the Director of Positive Youth Development. This individual will work directly with middle school-aged students, learn about evidence-based prevention practices, and assist in content creation and social media management. Local students in college planning for your summer classes and internships if this sounds like you and you are interested in an internship site at a youth services bureau, we are ready for you! Serious inquiries, reach out to Faith Sprigg, at Faith@ttysb.org for more information." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• STEAM Saturdays: Kaleidoscopes (Gr. K-6) (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "From the EFD Archives - 52 years ago this week ~ On March 14, 1971, the second biggest boatyard fire in recent history (at that time) destroyed 49 boats and a building causing $1,000,000 in damage. The Essex Boatworks fire just three years earlier was the largest. There were over 100 firefighters from the towns of Essex, Deep River, Chester, Old Saybrook and Westbrook fighting to extinguish this blaze." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Chester CT Historical Society: "This beautiful mirror was purchased especially for the original Inn at Chester in the early 1990s. It was made by Eldred Wheeler. It’s now part of our online Art and Antiques Auction. " (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "Thanks to all who have come out to play pickleball with us on Wednesday evenings. The second winter session will come to an end on Wednesday, March 29. We have two more weeks of fun, so join us if you can." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Karena Garrity

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