🌱 Field Hockey Coaches Celebrated + Pumpkin Chase Coming Up

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's issue, you'll find:

• Celebrate Kara Bell and Janet Dickey.
• Ivoryton Playhouse Women Playwrights Festival.
• The Pumpkin Chase is coming up.

But first, today's weather: Damp in the morning; foggy. High: 61 Low: 46.

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

1. Local residents Kara Bell and Janet Dickey were recently among the six new inductees into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame. The two former field hockey coaches were celebrated for their contributions to the sport at a ceremony that was held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville in the beginning of September. Congratulations! (Zip06.com)
2. The Ivoryton Playhouse is seeking actors who have local housing for roles in the 2023 Women Playwrights Festival! The event is taking place Oct. 26 through Oct. 28. For more information click here. (Ivoryton Playhouse)
3. Sign up now for The Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase, 5K Road/Trail Race or the Kiddie Pumpkin Fun Run to benefit Ivoryton Library. The event will take place on Oct. 21. According to the website, "The course begins along North Main Street for approximately ½ mile before turning left down Falls River Drive. At the one mile mark the course enters the Falls River Preserve for a 1.1-mile trail loop that meanders along the Falls River. The trail is double track for about ½ mile before it turns into hilly and rocky single track. Care must be taken on the trail due to the presence of some jagged rocks and roots. The trail can be slick in wet conditions. Registration is only available online; you may sign up at any time until a few minutes before the start on race day." For more information click here. (Pumpkin Chase)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Tuesday, September 26

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (8:30 AM)
• Deep River Congregational Church Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive (12:45 PM)
• Switch Night at The Nest (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Chester CT: "Come swap for Halloween costumes and Fall & Halloween decor! Next Sunday, Oct. 1 from 12-3 p.m. at the Reboot Eco Swap Studio. No need to spend money on seasonal items and a costume you may only wear once." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Essex Park and Recreation: "Essex Park and Recreation fans — have you liked our Ivoryton Village Pumpkin Festival page? We post everything you need to know about this very special small town event. Check us out so you don't miss out!" (Essex Park and Recreation via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "RiverCog is having another compost bin and rain barrel sale. Online ordering only! Order pick-up is Oct. 22 in Middletown or at the RiverCOG office." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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