🌱Get Ready For Muster In Deep River + Compassion Walk For All

Hello, everybody! It's Thursday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do it.

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A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 87 Low: 65.

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

1. It's Muster weekend in Deep River. Fife and Drum Corps from all over the country and the world will be descending on the small town of Deep River this weekend. The excitement and thrill of the Muster is a time-honored tradition for this small town. Always held on the third Saturday of July. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and the Muster follows it. On Friday night the traditional tattoo is held at Devitt Field. The Deep River Ancient Muster is the largest and oldest gathering of Fife and Drum musicians and enthusiasts in the world according to its website. Transforming Deep River's Main Street into a live-action historic scene, the Muster gives spectators a glimpse into this country's past. Hope to see you there, its always a great time! (Deep River Ancient Muster)
2. The local real estate scene is never boring and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. As part of our weekly real estate roundup, a collaboration between Patch and Redfin.com, we're bringing you some of the newest and most interesting houses to hit the market in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. As well as any scheduled open houses that may be coming up, so you can check them out in person. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Save the date for October 1 for the first ever Compassion Walk, an accessible and inclusive walk to benefit A Little Compassion Inc. non-profit. According to the Walk's website, "the purpose of the event is to bring the community together to celebrate inclusion, acceptance and opportunity for all. All proceeds will go to benefit A Little Compassion (ALC). The walk will begin and end at Deep River Elementary School on Saturday, October 1 at 9 a.m. with food, fun and children's activities! ALC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to change the lives of young adults with autism or other neurodiversity. Through its programs, young adults develop the skills they need to overcome the daunting barriers they face in finding and keeping meaningful work as well as becoming engaged and active members of our community." Hope to see you there! (Compassion Walk)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Library use - Essex Library Association (2 p.m.)
• Kid's Tree ID and the Animals That Live In Them @ Deep River Library (4:30 p.m.)
• Classics Book Group - Essex Library Association (5 p.m.)
• Art of the Sea, a lecture on the Titanic presented by Marek Sarba (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Our first Sunset Cruise is this Friday! Join us aboard Adventure for a relaxing Sunset Cruise on the beautiful Connecticut River. A boarding drink (choice of a beer, wine or soft drink) along with a charcuterie offering is included." (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Another Premium Dinner Train Experience is coming your way, back by popular demand on September 23! The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "The announcement you have all been waiting for! HARRY POTTER WEEK at the Essex Library will be the first week in August! All programs will be for kids AND teens!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Summer time is grilling time!Check out our wide range of cookbooks here at the Essex Library, including summer entertaining and grill books." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Tri-Town Youth Services - Teen Wellness Program This program will have youths learning how to engage in teamwork, respect, and most of all, fun! We will meet at the Tri Town Youth Services office at our first meeting to establish norms and boundaries using fun activities. We can also visit Deep River Ice or The Nest, too! Our second meeting will be at Bushy Hill Nature Center for hiking, farm animal visits, and outdoor activities. The final meeting will be at Cockaponset State Forest for a mindfulness hike." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town 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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