🌱It's Almost Time For Trees In The Rigging + EESF Funding Programs

Good morning, Essex-Chester-Deep River. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's Daily, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Kick off the holiday season with Trees In The Rigging!
• Real estate news!
• Essex Elementary School Foundation supports programs!

But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 52 Low: 33.

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

1. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, area residents should be marking their calendars for the Trees In The Riggin event, which will be held on November 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. According to a Town of Essex Facebook post, "The holiday season kicks off in Essex with the annual TREES IN THE RIGGING Community Carol Sing and Parade. The Connecticut River Museum, the Essex Board of Trade and Essex Historical Society combine to present this annual event that includes a traditional lantern-lit carol stroll down Main Street with the Sailing Masters of 1812 Fife and Drum Corps and a parade of antique cars. Make a “Boat Float” for Trees in the Rigging Street Parade! The street parade side of Essex’s annual “Trees in the Rigging” welcomes back “Boat Floats” or small watercraft on trailers that are decorated for the holidays and can be towed down Essex’s streets. Members of the public are invited to decorate their own boat to be pulled or walked down the parade route. Rowboats, kayaks and canoes will all work, too! Please contact Essex Historical Society to register your Boat Float and receive important driving and parking info: 860-767-0681 or mjosefiak@essexhistory.org The stroll steps off at 4:30 pm at the Essex Town Hall on West Avenue and ends at the Connecticut River Museum with more holiday festivities and an appearance from Santa! The event is free." (Town of Essex via Facebook)
2. On the hunt for a new home nearby, but getting tired of seeing the same old listings over and over? With our weekly list of new homes in your area, you can stay on top of the scene. Here's a list of the five most recent homes to go up for sale in and near the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — such as a home in the Essex area with 2 beds and 2 baths for $395,000, and another in the Essex area for $1.5 million. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
   
3. According to Zip06.com, "The Essex Elementary School Foundation (EESF), supported by the residents and community of Essex, approved over $50,000 for enrichment programs offered at Essex Elementary School (EES) that would otherwise not be available through traditional funding by the school system and budget. For the 2022-'23 school year, the approved programs and grants include the return of the beloved World Culture Program (Grade 2), focusing on the three cultures of Haiti, China, and India. Students will gain a deeper understanding of each country’s customs through a study of art, food, and history. Once again, EES will collaborate with the Essex Historical Society to provide a comprehensive Historian in Residence program to help students learn about the rich history of Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton. For a third year, grades K-6 will be inspired to solve grade-level specific math problems in designated locations around town through the Summer Math Passport Program. These math equations are designed to spark an interest and curiosity in children as they explore their world through the lens of mathematics. The Connecticut River Museum will again work with the Essex Elementary School grades 4-6-to provide experiences to increase students’ knowledge of their town and connection to the Connecticut River Other continued grants and programs include Bloom Art instruction, Lego Engineering, and 3D Printing Makerspace afterschool programs."(Zip06.com)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Osage Trails Cleanup (9:00 AM)
• SoMA Holiday Art Fair (10:00 AM)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Pinecone Elves Ornaments (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Chester CT Historical Society: "1918 celebration in Chester on this day. Remember." (Chester CT Historical Society via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Write letters to Santa at the Library during Ivoryton Illuminations. All supplies provided. The North Pole Postal Service will also be available at the Library through Christmas for letters to Santa." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Toy Swap today from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Essex Elementary School." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "#Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! Pick up some fun picture #books to read as a family while you get ready for the #holidays" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Come check out our new books." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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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