🌱Learn How To Cook Chinese Food At Home + New Jobs In The Area

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this chilly winter morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's briefing, you'll find these stories and more...

• Jobs are out there if you want them!
• Middlesex County veterinarians give back to Middlesex Community College.
• Switch it up in the kitchen.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 45 Low: 34.

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

1. Businesses in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area are looking for new employees. We've rounded up some of the best local job openings listed within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Here are the newest jobs available in the region, as compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. Click on any job title to learn more, or to apply. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
2. Retired area veterinarians give a very generous donation to the Middlesex Community College Vet Tech Program. According to a recent press release, "the Middlesex Community College Foundation received a donation from retired veterinarians Dr. Virginia Nunez Olson and Dr. Robert Olson. The gift will benefit the college’s veterinary programs via the college’s endowment and student scholarships administered through the MxCC Foundation. Nunez and Olson are co-owners of Pieper Veterinary practice they established in Middletown in 1985. For more information about the veterinary technology programs at Middlesex Community College, please visit mxcc.edu/catalog/academics/veterinary-technology. " (Press Release Desk)
3. Looking to expand your cooking repertoire? Look no further than the Essex Library. According to a recent Facebook post on the library's page, “Chinese Homestyle” Cookbook Discussion And Cooking Demo With Maggie Zhu will be held on Thursday, February 2 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Registration required. Zoom registration link: https://darienlibrary.zoom.us/... " Hope to see you at your stove! (Essex Library via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Nintendo Switch Game Night! Ages High School - 30 (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Housing Authority: "Happy 68th Anniversary to these two cuties!!!! John and Myrtle Mislick celebrated 68 years of marriage, Sunday January 15. ❤️" (Deep River Housing Authority via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "Chester Hose Company Inc., Stratham Fire Department" (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Take Your Child to the Library Week ends with an AMAZING event! Lego Competition (gr. 2-6), February 4, 2-4 PM Show your skills! Bring your own Legos, or use some of ours! Judged by a panel of SURPRISE community volunteers." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Blood Drive, Friday, January 20!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, 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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