🌱The Goodspeed Opera House 60th Anniversary + Chester's Earth Day

Hello, friends. Karena Garrity here with your Wednesday edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on:

• The Goodspeed Opera House has its 60th anniversary.
• Let Patch help you find your new home.
• Celebrate Earth Day in Chester.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 77 Low: 54.

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

1. Celebrate with Goodspeed Musicals at its 60th Anniversary Gala & Auction slated for Monday, June 12. According to a press release, "[The event] will feature a special concert by Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday. The grand evening will take place under a tent on the Goodspeed lawn, alongside the scenic Connecticut River. Guests will enjoy reminiscing about their favorite musicals shared with family and friends over the years as they mark Goodspeed’s diamond anniversary. Festivities will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a four-course dinner provided by Riverhouse Catering. Entertainment will occur throughout the evening along with a Live Auction of unique experiences. The evening’s fundraising will be in support of Goodspeed’s 60th Anniversary with an emphasis on their support and development of new musicals. Tickets and tables for the Gala & Auction are available and may be purchased by contacting Mary Miko at mmiko@goodspeed.org or 860-615-0368 as well as online at goodspeed.org/gala." (Goodspeed Opera House)
2. Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! As part of our weekly real estate roundup, we're bringing you some recently listed and interesting houses to hit the market in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area.We are also including any scheduled open houses that may be coming up, so you can check them out in person. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area, along with any open houses happening in the near future. You can click any property below to see more details. Without further ado, here's a look at properties in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. Happy house hunting! (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. You are invited to the Chester Village to join in the fun of the Earth Day celebration on April 22. According to a press release from the town of Chester, "activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Main Street there will be Chalk Painting. Creating an Earth Day mural in real-time will be Artist/Environmental Scientist Erin Cirino. The public is invited to join by drawing their tributes to Mother Nature. Chalk will be provided. Concurrently, various exhibits and activities will be ongoing. (Town of Chester)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Meet in the Middle (Gr. 6-8) (4:00 PM)
• Beyond the Breed: Exploring Dog DNA (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "With multiple towns around Deep River having brush fires recently, please remember the DEEP has issued a Red Flag warning." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is held annually during the second week of April to honor public safety telecommunicators for their commitment, service, and sacrifice." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "5 Recycling Tips To Welcome the Spring Season: Tip No. 2. Use your supplies efficiently. Most of us are guilty of this – wasting things. If you are using one whole roll of paper towels to scrub the bathroom, then well, that doesn’t scream eco-friendly manners on your part. You can either use that roll prudently, or you can go for an alternative like reusable microfiber sponges. They can be used multiple times. A broom is also a good choice instead of a Swiffer. And a reusable mop can also find a place in your efficient supply cabinet!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Hello neighbors! Faith is busy prepping for her summer programs and is putting together the list of supplies needed for the 3, week-long sessions that will be running! There is so much wonderful happening, the excitement is palpable! " (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "Firehouse Food Drive to support The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, Inc. Essex firefighters will be at fire headquarters on Saybrook Road, on Saturday, April 15, from 9am - 1pm to receive non-perishable food donations." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Meet in the Middle (grades 6-8) meets today, April 12, at 4 PM! Learn how to build a paper circuit by creating a Minecraft-inspired paper torch! A terrific way to learn about basic circuitry! Registration is required. Call 860-767-1560" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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— 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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