🌱Keeping It In The Family; The Whistle Stop Cafe + The 'Happy Effect'

Happy Saturday, Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 62 Low: 49.

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

1. Are you looking to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your life? Start with these Essex-Chester-Deep River area shelters for a pet who needs a home.(Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
2. Looking to make a house purchase or a move? Here are the latest properties in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area to hit the market. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Her great grandfather started the business in the 1930s now it's Maddie Kayser’s turn to run the well-known eatery in downtown Deep River. Kayser has taken the reins for the popular breakfast and lunch spot, from her mother after 30 years and now she is keeping the business in the family and going strong in the community. (WTNH.com)
4. Do you know about the "happy effect"? Making a difference in someone else's life makes you feel good. The Middlesex County Chamber is encouraging community members to get out and get helping. There are a multitude of ways that you can lend a hand and volunteer in your communities. Find something that brings you joy and helps others at the same time. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• CHR's Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay (8:00 AM)
• Rooms with a View: Wethersfield's Sublime Formal Gardens (10:30 AM)
• Rooms with a View: Wethersfield Estate’s Sublime Formal Gardens (10:30 AM)
• Intro to Illustration for Kids - part 2 (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Neighbor Appreciation Weekend 2002 May 14 & 15. Calling all neighbors of the Essex Steam Train…it’s Neighbor Appreciation Weekend on May 14 & 15! Neighbor Appreciation Weekend includes free Steam Train and Riverboat rides. (Facebook)
• Essex Board of Trade: "The Essex Auto Club will hold its annual car show on the grounds of the Connecticut River Museum on July 4 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. This is a well-attended event featuring a broad range of cars - from vintage classics to more contemporary offerings. " (Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Stay safe and visit the library for all your book needs." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Storms of Inequity: Addressing Community Risk, Response, and Resilience to Climate Change-Induced Disasters in Connecticut Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Registration required. FREE and open to all. " (Facebook)
• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Are you heading to #EssexCT for the 2022 CT Spring Boat Show this weekend? We can’t wait for all of the festivities to begin! What are you most looking forward to? (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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.