🌱 Get Egged By Valley Unified Buddies + Help Local Veterans

Hey, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Today you'll find news about:

• Help local veterans and get a great meal!
• Get egged by Valley Unified Buddies!
• Looking for a new job?

But first, today's weather:

Windy with clouds and sun. High: 46 Low: 31.

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

1. Help support our local veterans! Essex Veterans Memorial Hall, Inc. at 3 Westbrook Rd. in Centerbrook will be having a St. Patty's Day Dinner on March 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost is $25 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Dinners and dessert will be available to go. For more informaiton call 860.767.8892" (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
2. Get your yard egged by Valley Unified Buddies as part of a new fundraiser. Order your pre-filled eggs to be hidden in your yard the night before Easter, complete with bunny footprints. Easter is right around the corner on April 9th. This is a super fun thing to do for the little ones. Click the link to register by April 2nd. https://valleyunifiedbuddies.com/products/egg-my-yard (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
3. Many local employers in Essex-Chester-Deep River are looking for new employees. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, opportunities are still out there. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter release a roundup of the latest local jobs added in the region. Here are some of the top jobs now available in Essex-Chester-Deep River and across greater Connecticut. (Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Essex Garden Club - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)
• Local Author Talk: The Thin Blue Lie (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ivoryton Library Association: "Exciting News! Scoops of Centerbrook opens for the season on Saturday! Hope to see you there soon! " (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Please help us feed our neighbors. " (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "An exciting new offering by The Nest! This one is for the middle schoolers out there! Free event with snacks in their new community room! You are not going to want to miss this opportunity to see the space and hang out with friends!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "Two days to go until we head to NYC to catch this fabulous show. The winner of both Tony and Grammy awards, it is not to be missed. Join Deep River Parks and Recreation for a day in the city and a Broadway show. Limited spots left." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: " Prefer cream in your coffee? Remember clean and dry half & half cartons are recyclable." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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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