🌱 Learn More About Herbs + 8th Annual Automobile Extravaganza

Welcome back, Essex-Chester-Deep River. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Today's issue includes:

• Eighth Annual Automobile Extravaganza.
• Deep River Day.
• Want to learn more about herbs?

But first, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 72.

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

1. Hope to see you this weekend at the Eighth Annual Automobile Extravaganza, which is being held in Deep River at Devitt Field, on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be music, delicious food for sale, and lots of fun! Trophies will be awarded by People's Choice Vote. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Deep River Fire Department. (Deep River Fire Department)
2. Don't miss the fun at Deep River Day, which will be held on Sept. 16. The Community Health Committee (CHC) will have a booth at the event. According to Facebook post, "Their goal is to build the largest toilet paper/paper towel tower and they need your help! Bring [your goods] to the CHC booth at Marvin Field (across from the Congregational Church) and help construct the tower. While you are there, enjoy the many artisans that will be in attendance as well as the ever-growing farmer's market." (Town of Deep River via Facebook)
3. Would you like to learn more about herbs? You are in luck! The Chester Garden Club will host it's first Herb study. All are welcome! The event will be held at the United Church of Chester on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there! (Chester Garden Club)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Friday, September 8

• Story Time A - Z (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Reminder - North Pole Express tickets on sale Sept. 12 & 13! Visit essexsteamtrain.com for more details!" (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Thank you Blue Hound Cookery and Taproom for supporting our 10/21 Pumpkin Chase. We appreciate the support. To register for our race, go here: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Ivoryton/IvorytonPumpkinChase" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Great information here for Suicide Prevention Month!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. QPR is a suicide prevention technique that takes the guesswork of how to interact and communicate with someone in a potential crisis." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Check out 'Sabrina and Corona,' an award-winning collection of short stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine and then join us for an #OwnVoices discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19. You can register here: https://eventbrite.com/e/ownvoices-boo." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Deer Lake Music Festival (September 10)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (September 12)
• Your CBD Store | SUNMED - Clinton! STOCK UP SALE! (September 13)
• Vista Life Innovations Hiring Event (September 13)
• Fall Marketplace on Deep River Day! (September 16)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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