🌱 Old Saybrook Street Party + Coast Guard Jazz Band Playing Tonight

Hello, Essex-Chester-Deep River. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• Live music tonight in Essex.
• Essex resident hits it big on scratch-off.
• Old Saybrook Street Party this weekend.

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

1. As part of the Essex Park & Rec's Summer Concert Series, the Coast Guard Jazz Band will be playing tonight, June 21, at the Essex Green from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (essexct.gov)
2. An Essex resident hit it big in Old Lyme. Reportedly Glen S. of Essex won $25,000 recently from a $500,000 Extravaganza scratch-off ticket that he purchased at Andy's Deli & Market in Old Lyme. Congratulations Glen! (Patch)
3. Make plans for this weekend in Old Saybrook for the Celebrate Saybrook Street Party, which is being held on Main Street, Sunday, June 25 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. sponsored by FromYouFlowers. Part of Main Street will be closed to cars (starting at noon, between Elm and Sheffield streets). The event will food, live music, craft beer, family-friendly fun, an array of vendors, balloon creations, Uncle Sam stilt walker, live disc golf demos and more. Click here for more information. Hope to see you there! (Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Wednesday, June 21

• Shell & Bee Studio: Sensory Play Workshop (9:30 AM)
• Still Waters USA: Sea Glass Necklaces at Shell & Bee Studio (6:30 PM)
• Nature Drawing with Teens and Adults (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ivoryton Library Association: "We are excited to offer in-person ASL with Mrs. Orcutt! Register through Eventbrite or by emailing ebartlett@ivorytonlibrary.org" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teen Bring Your Own Book Club meets next week! Tuesday, June 27, 5 p.m. in the Teen Section, registration required. Sign up at 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "VRHS Summer Reading books are here and ready for you to pick up! Stop by the Essex Library's teen section to grab your summer reading books today." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Open Mic Night at The Nest Gathering Space is coming up in just 10 days! Register below if you would like to showcase your talents at this fun event!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— 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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