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You won't want to miss Winter classes in Theater, Circus and Dance for kids ages 1 - 20 on the Essex Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How could Essex’s Main Street change if you speak up now?
Also on today's calendar: Winter classes in Theater, Circus and Dance for kids ages 1 - 20 and 7 more events.
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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, William M.!
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 47 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 56, low: 26.
- Saturday: Breezy and colder, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• RiverCOG Invites You to Help Shape the Future of Town Centers (lymeline.com) — Essex residents are being asked to share their ideas on how to strengthen downtowns across the Lower Connecticut River Valley, including their own Main Street. RiverCOG’s new survey will guide strategies and a shared vision for town centers, with workshops in early 2026 and a regional plan expected by late 2026. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex
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★ Featured events ★
- Winter classes in Theater, Circus and Dance for kids ages 1 - 20
Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, 128 Washington St, Middletown
4:30 pm
Monday January 5
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Other local events
- Little Learners Story Time: Winter (Ages 2-5)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
10:00 am - Tween Time: Ice Bowling (Ages 8-12)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
4:00 pm - Winter Reading Kickoff: Ed Pop Magic Show! (Ages 3+)
Essex Town Hall , 29 West Ave , Essex
10:00 am - Celebrate Advent and the Joy of Christmas at Deep River Congregational Church
Congregational Church-Deep Rvr , 1 Church St , Deep River
9:45 am - The Art of Dreaming Opening Reception and Open House Weekend
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store , 61 Main St , Centerbrook
6:30 pm - Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
9:30 am - Wiggle Worms Story Time (For ages 0-3)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
10:30 am - Magical Shrinking Keychains (Ages 5-12)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
1:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at Deep River Congregational Church
Congregational Church-Deep Rvr , 1 Church St , Deep River
10:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
🗓 Events Nearby
- Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show at Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum , 67 Main St , Essex
10:00 am - Feast of Seven Fishes
Water's Edge Resort & Spa , 1525 Boston Post Rd , Westbrook
5:00 pm - LIve Music in the Choo Choo Lounge at Saybrook Point
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina - Luxury Connecticut Oceanside Hotel , 2 Bridge St , Old Saybrook
6:00 pm - Supervision District Committee Budget Workshop I
JWMS Library
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0688 in Old Saybrook. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Old Saybrook
- Old Saybrook man returning to prison after failing to pay nearly $5 million in restitution (fox61.com)
Lyme
- Walgreens Sets Closing Date For Old Lyme Store (patch.com)
Madison
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