🌱 Get Ready For The Dog Fair + The Lobsters Are Almost Here

Good morning, friends! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• Count the days until the lobsters come to Chester.
• Summer send-off from the Essex Democratic Town Committee.
• Chester Dog Fair is coming up.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 91 Low: 70.

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

1. The lobsters are coming to Chester on Sept. 9 for the Rotary Club of Chester's 52nd annual Lobster Festival. Take part in the annual celebration of friends and family while enjoying live music and a delicious meal. (Town of Chester Connecticut via Facebook)
2. The Essex Democratic Town Committee will be holding a summer send-off gathering on Sept. 13, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Surfridge Brewing Company in Centerbrook. Special guest Attorney General William Tong will be there, along with State Comptroller Sean Scanlon. Tickets for the event are $35. (Essex Democrats via Facebook)
3. Mark your calendars for the Ninth Annual Chester Dog Fair which is set to take place Sept. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11 Kirtland Terrace in Chester. There will be vendors, exciting demonstrations, food trucks and craft beer and wine, a microchipping clinic, lure coursing, doggie Olympics, nail trimming, live music and more. This event is Homeward Bound CT’s biggest fundraiser. All proceeds from this event go to funding large adoption events and Spay it Forward initiatives. $5 Admission is $5 per person and $10 per family. Hope to see you there! (Facebook Events)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Wednesday, September 6

• Stay & Play (10:00 AM)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Watercolor Workshop (6:00 PM)
• Joe Flood Music on the Library Lawn (6:30 PM)

From our partner:

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From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "Who remembers Labor Day 1983 when Chester celebrated its new sewer with a raucous parade in the Center? We’re going to remind you of this newsworthy event on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. at the Meetinghouse. You’ll want to be there!" (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Do you have old shoes, duffle bags, placemats or curtains that won't ever be used again and can't be donated? The Essex Transfer Station has textile bins accepting all this and more!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Stop by the Essex Library Children's Room to sign up for a library card and to complete a fun bingo challenge throughout the month." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Writing, Wine & Wellness - Women’s Workshop (September 9)
• Deer Lake Music Festival (September 10)
• Register for Winter Jewish Aging Mastery Program - JAMP on the Shoreline (September 14)
• Fall Marketplace on Deep River Day! (September 16)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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