🌱Have Fun This Fall Weekend! + Horse Lovers Take Note!

Hello, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 76 Low: 55.

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

1. There is a lot going on in the Nutmeg State this weekend, here are some examples: 5th Annual Garlic Festival at Olde Mistick Village, The 9th annual Two Roads Ok2berfest, The Guilford Fair, The Orange Country Fair, The Watertown Fall Festival and more. Hope you have a fun weekend! (CTInsider.com)
2. Horse lovers take note! The Lower Connecticut River Valley Horseman's Club Fall Festival Hunter Pace is set to be held on Sunday, October 9 at the Weber Woods section of Cockaponset State Forest. It starts at 898 Stevenstown Road, Deep River. It is a timed ride through the trails of Weber Woods, part of Cockaponset State Forest. The terrain is varied. Jumping is optional. The course is approximately 9 miles. You may ride alone or with teams up to three people. All riding disciplines are welcome. There will be hunter and hacker divisions. The deadline for entry is Oct. 6. Additional information and entry form can be found at www.lcrvhc.org. (Patch.com)
3. Looking for funs things to do in the quaint town of Essex? Here is a guide of nine great things to do in Essex from chihaitungchi.com. Which ones have you done and which ones will you be doing? (chihaitungchi.com)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• National Play-Dough Day: Special Storytime! (10:30 a.m.)
• Stargazing at the Chester Library (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Town of Deep River: "Did You Know? Deep River Celebrates 75 Years of Independence. This photo was taken from the 1947 Deep River High School yearbook. It was taken in front of "The Candy Kitchen" which is the current day Deep River Ice." (Town of Deep River via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "September is Library Card Sign Up Card Month! Get your free card!" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "In honor of our astronomy event happening today, we've put together a limited amount of STEAM kits to learn about the different phases of the moon. Stop in and pick one up while supplies last! " (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "There is still time to join Deep River P & R as we travel to The Meadowlands to catch a Patriots vs Jets NFL game on Sunday, October 30. Catch the coach bus in Deep River and arrive with plenty of time to do some tailgating." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "Get ready for the pet parade on Saturday!" (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Free Webinar for Parents from Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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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