🌱 New England Clam Bake Party In Essex + Movie Night In Chester

Hey, 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 around town. Hope you all have a great day. In today's issue, we'll touch on:

• The Cartesll will be at the Lymes' Senior Center.
• New England Clam Bake Party.
• Friday night, movie night.

But first, today's weather:

A thundershower in spots. High: 85 Low: 68.

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

1. Looking to have some fun this Thursday night? The Cartells will be performing at the Lymes’ Senior Center on Thursday, July 20, in a free concert starting at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to all! The performance will be held outside so bring your chairs, blankets and dinner, etc. If the weather is inclement the event will be held inside. (lymeline.com)
2. Mark your calendars for the New England Clam Bake Party with Chef Dani. This event will be held on July 29, at the Weekend Kitchen in Essex. clam bake outside under the Weekend Kitchen tent featuring lobsters, clams and corn and much more, this special summer party will be held outside under the tent. Hope to see you there! (the-e-list.com)
3. Chester Parks and Recreation Department movie night will be held on Friday, July 28th at 8 p.m. at the Chester Meeting House. The next movie will be Luna. The movies in this series are funded by the Chester Leadership Fund. (Chester CT.com)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Wednesday, July 19

• Stories in the Stitches Craft Program (4:00 PM)
• Magic by Derek (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Teen Bring Your Own Book Club meets next week! Tuesday, July 25 @ 5 PM. Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com Come discuss the books you’re reading and share recommendations with others!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Chester Nights at The Norma Terris Theatre!" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is returning to the library, and this time they'll have animals AND a craft! August 8, 4 PM: Animal Friends Meet live animal friends from the nature center and find out how you can be a friend to animals." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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