🌱Essex Library College Workshop + Looking For A New Job?+ Time 2 Race

Hello, hello! Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on...

• Learn more about getting into college at the Essex Library.
• Looking for a new job.
• Race In The Park this May!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 50 Low: 35.

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

1. Countdown to College Series will continue this week at the Essex Library with the "Letter of Continued Interest Workshop", which will take place on Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m. online via Zoom for teens Grades 10 – 12. The workshop will cover information about sending a Letter of Continued Interest to schools you have been waitlisted for, showing your continued interest and highlighting your best traits as a candidate. Join writing consultant & college essay coach, Kristie Schmidt, to learn what a Letter of Continued Interest is, how it can help you get into your dream school, and tips & tricks to make yours stand out! Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdeipqzIqHd2wZjOjJYCqyfHEvMIvKDs4. (Essex Library)
2. If you’re looking for a new job or thinking about a career change, the best place to start searching for the perfect work fit is close to home throughout Essex-Chester-Deep River. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a list of the latest local jobs added in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Essex-Chester-Deep River area. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Sign up now for the 2023 "Race In The Park." The annual event proudly marks its 20th anniversary this year and will continue to bring people together to raise money for breast cancer education and research initiatives in Connecticut, to make a difference locally. The Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CT BHI), hosts the annual fundraising event, which will be held this year on Saturday, May 13 in New Britain’s historic Walnut Hill Park. Hope to see you there! (Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week (8:30 AM)
• RiverFire Glass Fuseday Tuesday afternoon (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Mark your calendars for Money Smart Week 2023, coming April 15 - 21! For more information, agenda, and registration: https://www.moneysmartweek.org/" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Weekly Library Roundup! So much to discover in our community libraries! If we happen to miss a post, image, or event, please just let us know so that we can share it with everyone." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Chester Public Library: "Dr. Seuss' birthday is Thursday, March 2. Visit the Chester Public Library to get a free copy of Gerald McBoing-Boing and make your own noise-maker (while supplies last)" (Chester Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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