🌱It's Holiday Toy Drive Season + Carolers, Boats Will Be In Essex

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Today's issue includes...

• Donate toys this holiday season!
• Real estate in the tri-towns is never boring!
• Mark your calendars for Trees In The Rigging!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 51 Low: 29.

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

1. It's time for the Holiday Toy Drive, now through December 16. Please consider donating a new unwrapped toy or a gift card to help local families in need this holiday season. Drop off locations include Deep River Town Hall, The Nest Coffee House, Tri-Town Youth Services, Edward Jones Pandemonium Thrift Shop and The Deep River Fire Department (on Wednesday nights). The toy drive is being sponsored by the Community Health Committee, Deep River Rotary and Tri-Town Youth Services. Toys will be distributed to local families through the Deep River Social Services Office beginning on December 18." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
2. The local real estate market is never boring and there are a variety of homes to browse these days. Let Patch be your go-to source for all the latest listings and upcoming open houses in Essex-Chester-Deep River and area. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area in the past week, along with any open houses being held in the days ahead. Looking for more information on one of the properties in our list? (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. The Trees in the Rigging Community Carol Sing & Parade will be held in downtown Essex on Sunday, November 27 at 4:30 p.m. 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 where spectators are invited to bring their own lanterns or flashlights and join in. In addition to the Sailing Masters Fife & Drum Corps, vintage autos and festive carolers, returning to this year’s land parade will be “Boat Floats” or small watercraft on trailers that are decorated for the holidays and can be towed down Essex’s street. The stroll steps off at 4:30 p.m. at the Essex Town Hall on West Avenue and ends at the Connecticut River Museum with more festivities and an appearance from Santa! Hope to see you there!(Essex Historical Society)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Library open 10-2 - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Parks & Rec: "The countdown is on...Deep River's Annual Holiday Stroll and the 'Light Up Deep River', Lighted Vehicle Parade. Saturday, December 3, from 4:00-7:00pm. And, don't forget about the Gingerbread House Contest! Register your vehicle today!" (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "For week three of our Women's Wellness group we had an incredibly open and enlightening conversation about what spirituality means on an individual level. Then we got lost in the moment creating mindful mandalas with a free writing journal." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Deep River Parks & Rec: "No pickleball this week! Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Deep River Elementary School will be closed today so there will be no P & R adult pickleball. Join us next week on Wednesday, Nov. 30 @ 6:00 pm for some pickleball." (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Bushy Hill Nature Center: "Thanksgiving, which occurs on the fourth Thursday in November, is based on the colonial Pilgrims' 1621 harvest meal. The holiday continues to be a day for Americans to gather for a day of feasting, football and family." (Bushy Hill Nature Center via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Join SCORE of Eastern CT for this FREE webinar with Brand Titan's Bill Schley: The Most Important Word in Business that Almost Nobody Understands on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Register -> http://ow.ly/TNUh50LIUXQ " (Essex Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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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