🌱Holiday Farmer's Market In Downtown Chester +Raising Funds For Fuel

Good morning, Essex-Chester-Deep River! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• Sunday Holiday Farmer's Market!
• Lots to do this weekend in CT.
• Little House Brewing Company raising funds for fuel!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 47 Low: 25.

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

1. Don't forget the Holiday Farmer's Market in downtown Chester will be running on Sunday, December 11 and Sunday, December 18. Several vendors from the beloved Chester Farmers Market (and some that are new for the Holiday Market) join in the holiday fun. You’ll find farmers on the sidewalks and special events and menus in the shops and restaurants. The markets will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Sunday. Hope to see you there! (Chesters Sunday Market)
2. Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the nutmeg state? There is a plethora of activities going on pick one or get involved in several. Your choice! Hope you have a great weekend! Here is the CT Insider list of 25+ things to do in Connecticut this weekend. (CT Insider)
3. During the month of December, Little House Brewing Company's Giving Tap will continue to raise money for the Town of Chester Emergency Fuel Fund! A recent post on the their Facebook page read, "Happy December, Little House Family! We’ve thought long and hard about what we want from that jolly resident of the North Pole…and we think you can help us get it! For December’s Giving Tap, we’ve decided to keep the ball rolling on last month’s, and continue raising money for the Town of Chester Emergency Fuel Fund, which has helped keep residents in need warm since 1994. With the ever-increasing cost of energy in the state, we can think of no better way to round off 2022’s fundraising. Think you can help us beat November’s total of $270. Be a Grinch, grow that heart 3 size, and let’s send 2022 off in style! Got an idea for how we should kick off 2023’s Giving Tap? Shoot us a message!" (Little House Brewing Company via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Friends of the Library book sorting - Essex Library Association (9:00 AM)
• Ornament making with Shell & Bee Studios (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "Chester Sixth Grade class in 1955 donated by Karen Archambault Hubbard." (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Essex Board of Trade: "Gift a getaway for loved one OR turn your holidays into a romantic staycation.There is so much to love about the comforts at the River Barn!" (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Louie can't wait to hear all of our amazing readers tomorrow for Louie Listens! (He's a really good listener!) We still have spots available this month, so call 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to register!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Bushy Hill Nature Center: "There are so many ways to support Bushy Hill during this season of giving. One way is through our Amazon Wishlist. Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/yn886dza Thank you for your generosity!" (Bushy Hill Nature Center via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Thank you to our volunteers! - https://mailchi.mp/ttysb/gt7pycu4ed-10327941" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Does your teen have a t-shirt they no longer wear but love too much to get rid of? Bring it to the Essex Library during Winter Break, and #upcycle that t-shirt into a #DIY tote bag! December 28 @ 1:00 PM! You bring a t-shirt." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Clean Water Ways - Save The Sound and All Things Water" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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Events:

• Secret Seller Holiday Market (December 10)
• Holiday Market! (December 10)
• Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Clinton! SANTA'S RAFFLE! (December 11)
• Holiday Lantern Tour (December 11)
• Free Zoom meeting with our specialist on security system installers in Old Saybrook (December 17)
• Cool Yule 2022 with String of Pearls Big Band (December 22)
• Add your event

You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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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