🌱 New Show At Spectrum Art Gallery + Boaters Be Careful

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• Boaters, be on the lookout.
• Summer marketplace postponed.
• New show at Spectrum Art Gallery.

But first, today's weather: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 86 Low: 69.

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

1. A warning was put out on Monday, July 17, alerting boaters in the area to be careful when "transiting the Connecticut River, mouth of the river and nearby portions of Long Island Sound." Due to excess flooding in the area over the weekend, there is a lot of different and dangerous types of debris floating in the water including "trees, vessels, and docks along with unreliable Navigation Aids and Regulatory Markers (Slow No Wake) throughout the area." Be careful and stay safe! (Boating In Connecticut via Facebook)
2. Unfortunately, the Summer Marketplace event scheduled for July 23 in Deep River has been postponed until sometime in September. Keep a look out for the new date! (Summer Market)
3. A new show is opening at Spectrum Art Gallery on July 21, it will run through Sept. 9. The show is called Imaginary Worlds. Check out new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists and discover original paintings, mixed media, and photography in the gallery, and in the Artisans Store, original pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, and accessories. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, July 21 with art, wine, and refreshments from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 61 Main St., Centerbrook. Hope to see you there!

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Tuesday, July 18

• Shell & Bee Studio: Gelli Plate (3:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "It's finally here! Made possible by #communitiestalk! You can listen by clicking the link! Miss Faith did ok for her first time in front of the mic since the early 2000's." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Intro to Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, Aug. 5 or 12, 12 p.m. Registration required: 860-767-1560 or staff.essexlib@gmail.com Come learn how to play the world’s greatest role-playing game." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Check out the latest free class listing from the Women's Business Development Council for June through November. All WBDC classes are being held virtually via Zoom. (Unless otherwise noted)." (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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