🌱 Great Weekend With Lots To Do + DRFD BBQ + Boobstock Coming Up

Hey, everybody. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community. Today you'll read about...

• Pick from 25 different fun and exciting things to do this weekend.
• DRFD BBQ this weekend.
• Boobstock 2023.

But first, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 76 Low: 65.

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

1. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here is a list of 25 things to do, compiled by the CT Insider, click here for more information. (CT Insider)
2. The Deep River Fire Department will be holding its Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 a person, $10 for kids and seniors. Only 240 tickets will be sold. Get yours before they are gone. For more information call 860-304-3132. (DRFD via Facebook)
3. Save the date for Boobstock 2023! On Sept. 16, starting at 1 p.m. at the Sobeiski Club in Deep River, the festivities will begin. There will be live music from five bands, raffles, picnic included and a cash bar. Proceeds will go to breast cancer patients at Middlesex and Smilow's Cignari Boutique. Over the past 10 years Boobstock has raised and donated over $50,000. (Boobstock via Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Friday, August 4

• Family Painting Workshop (Ages 6+) (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "Summer is in full swing and our children are out and about. Please take extra care while driving through town!" (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Go check out this program from our friends over at Old Saybrook Youth and Family, Safe@Home. $25 for non-residents and happening in-person." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Chester Public Library: "This Sunday, Aug. 6, at 5 p.m., Mike Hotkowski & Friends will be performing on the Chester Meeting House lawn (In case of rain, concert will be held inside). This concert series was generously funded by Carol LeWitt, in memory of Margaret Weisenburger." (Chester Public Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "How is it August already? Check out this week's newsletter to see what fun things are happening across the state as we move into the final four weeks of summer break for the kids! There's plenty of time to fit in some quality time! " (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Karena Garrity

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