🌱Putt-Fore Coming Back To Library + Santa Is Stopping In Chester

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Essex-Chester-Deep River. In today's issue, you'll learn about...

• It's getting colder outside so why not golf inside!
• Santa is coming to Chester.
• Connecticut holiday events!

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and cooler. High: 43 Low: 26.

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

1. "Putt Fore” at the Essex Library is returning in January 2023. Join the library as it will once again be transformed into an 18-hole mini-golf course. The course will wind its way throughout the library, with each hole uniquely decorated by community and business sponsors. Tickets are on sale now at the library. For Saturday, January 14, 2023, 5 – 9 p.m. Adults 21+ golf, wine/beer, hors d’oeuvres $35 per person. Sunday, January 15, 2023, 12 – 4 p.m. All ages Golf, beverages and snacks $5 per person | under 5 get in free with accompanying guardian." (Essex Library via Facebook)
2. Area parents mark you calendars, Santa will be arriving by firetruck to downtown Chester, in front of Little House Brewing Company, on December 18 at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there! (Chester CT via Facebook)
3. Looking for something fun to do in the nutmeg state, during the holiday season that will get you in the spirit? Here is a list, from the Hartford Courant, of several different events happening including; the 'Nutcracker,' 'Wonderful Life,' 'Messiah' and other Christmas traditions statewide. Happy Holidays! Enjoy the season with friends and family! (Hartford Courant)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Cappella Cantorum Concert Vivaldi's Gloria and Other Holiday Favorites (3:00 PM)
• Winter Golf Leagues Start Soon. Sign Up Today! (12:00 PM)
• Cappella Cantorum Christmas Concert @ Winthrop Middle School! (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Board of Trade: "Pough Interiors! Give the personalized gift of unique picture frames and you’ll be gifting the perfect touch to display treasured photos. 📷♥️ The selection includes..." (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "This one tomorrow! Let’s support our neighbors up the road!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Check out Sustainable Essex's latest newsletter about the intersection of agriculture and climate change." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Check out the latest FREE class listing from the Women's Business Development Council for December through March. All WBDC classes are being held virtually via Zoom. http://ow.ly/69FY50JGMlH" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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• Cappella Cantorum Concert Vivaldi's Gloria and Other Holiday Favorites (December 4)
• Secret Seller Holiday Market (December 10)
• Holiday Market! (December 10)
• Free Zoom meeting with our specialist on security system installers in Old Saybrook (December 17)
• Cool Yule 2022 with String of Pearls Big Band (December 22)
• Add your event

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town 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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