🌱 Flooding From Northern States Coming To CT + Summer Marketplace

Morning, friends! Karena Garrity here with your Saturday edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Flooding coming this way.
• Summer Marketplace event.
• Blood Drive in Essex.

But first, today's weather: Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 84 Low: 75.

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

1. Flooding up north is causing the Connecticut River to swell locally. Reportedly, coastal areas of Cromwell, Middletown, Portland, Haddam and south are experiencing widespread damage from floating debris and high-water levels. According to the Middletown Press, "The National Weather Service is continuing its flood warning for areas of Connecticut and into Massachusetts until further notice." (Middletown Press)
2. Mark your calendars for July 23, for the Deep River Summer Marketplace event, which will take place at 245 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You are invited to celebrate local artisans by coming out to support their work. There will be live music and food vendors as well at this family and pet-friendly event. (Summer Market)
3. A blood drive will be held at the Essex Town Hall on Tuesday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org. (RedCrossBlood)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Saturday, July 15

• Art Explorers: Louise Nevelson and Found Object Sculpture (10:00 AM)
• Afro Colombian Dance Workshop — River Valley Dance Project (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: " Art Explorers (Ages 5-12) meets again! On July 15 at 10 a.m., learn about sculptor Louise Nevelson, whose monochromatic wood sculptures containing nested objects gained her recognition as one of the foremost sculptors of the 20th century." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Make sure you know what goes in your recycling bin and what goes in the trash!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "July 27 at 4 p.m. at Chester Meeting House Don't miss out on the show of the summer! Essex Library, Ivoryton Library Association, Deep River Public Library, and Chester Public Library are all coming together to bring 'Bryson Lang: The Cure for the Common Show' to the community! This is no ordinary juggling show: and great for all ages! Bryson has performed all over the world, and now he'll be here, don't miss it!" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

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