🌱 Iconic Graphic Designer Peter Good Passed Away + Grant For JWMS

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• Well-known Chester resident and iconic graphic designer passed away.
• Grant brings innovative learning to middle school students.
• Clean up with Sustainable Essex.

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

1. Chester resident and Connecticut-based graphic designer and illustrator Peter Good reportedly passed away on Tuesday at age 80. Good, along with his wife, artist Janet Cummings Good, had a long career in graphic design. His iconic work can be seen peppered throughout Connecticut including the Mark Twain House and Museum, the University of Connecticut oak leaf, The Kate in Old Saybrook, the Wadsworth Atheneum, and many more. Condolences to the Good family. (Connecticut Public)
2. A grant from the Region 4 Educational Foundation (R4EF) is providing John Winthrop Middle School students with MetaQuest headsets. This will give the students the opportunity to be immersed in virtual learning and gain experience developing virtual programs.
   This donation will allow the middle school students to keep pace with technology gains, prepare for STEM careers and will spark excitement for learning. (zip06.com)
3. On Saturday, May 6, Sustainable Essex is holding an Earth Day Clean-Up from 1 to 3 p.m. The plan is to meet at the parking lot next to the Essex Fire Station, 11 Saybrook Road. Be sure to come dressed to grab some trash. Bring water, snacks and gloves. Hope to see you there! (Sustainable Essex)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Children's Book Week: Star Wars Scavenger Hunt (9:00 AM)
• Spring Into Stories: Pre-K Storytime (Ages 3-5) (10:30 AM)
• Tween Time: Star Wars Minute to Win It Challenge! (Grades 4-8) (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Essex – Government: "Tip #6 on how you can improve water quality this spring! Scoop Your Pet’s Poop! With warmer weather comes more walks with your fuzzy friend in the outdoors. Always remember to clean up after your pet’s waste and place it in the trash." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "We are super pumped about our partnership with DMHAS Center for Prevention Evaluation and Statistics (CPES) at UCONN Health! CPES will be conducting separate virtual parent and youth focus groups for youth in 6th through 12th grade." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Chester Public Library: "Did you know Chester Public Library has STEAM-to-Go kits available for checkout? STEAM-to-Go kits integrate high-interest pre-bound books with interactive STEAM resources to create safe and innovative learning environments that foster the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity. Check one out next time you stop by!" (Chester Public Library via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "See the new Top Choices at the Deep River Public Library at: http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb... This week's 20 new Top Choices include 'Simply Lies,' 'Small Mercies,' and 'Dark Angel: A Letty Davenport Novel.'" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "May Flowers are here! It's also Mental Health Awareness Month! Learn more about how the "outside" environment impacts our "inside" mental health in this week's newsletter. Oh, and also there are sign-ups for summer programs, focus group information, and information about SoMA's upcoming teen art show! https://mailchi.mp/ttysb/gt7pycu4ed-10552857" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• SMOS Meeting May 5, 2023: First Selectmen’s Mtg (select Shoreline Towns) (May 5)
• Goodness Grows Plant and Community Tag Sale (May 6)
• Open House for Outdoor School (May 6)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week (May 9)
• Dancing and Great Food with String of Pearls Big Band! (May 12)
• Micro Shorts presented by Shoreline Playwrights in Collaboration with Drama Works Theatre (May 19)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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