🌱'Scenes Of Essex’ Art Exhibition + Easter Events In CT

Hello, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warmer; an afternoon shower. High: 61 Low: 42.

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

1. The Essex Library will be hosting the River Valley Artists exhibit 'Scenes of Essex' throughout the month of April. To celebrate the show, a punch and cookies party will be held on Saturday, April 9 at the library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. (CT Insider)
2. Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will be quarantined at home for the next five days. He reportedly said he plans to work from home in the meantime. (Patch)
3. Looking for fun Easter holiday events such as Easter egg hunts for dogs or a Bunny Bruch? Here is a list of Easter events happening in and around Connecticut. (News 12 Bronx)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

From my notebook:

• Chester Historical Society:Please come to our program Sunday, April 10, at 3 p.m. in the Meeting House about our new book "Ephemera" and hear the stories behind the book. (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "The Little Mermaid is coming to Valley Regional High School! There is still time to get your tickets early at VRHS, JWMS, or Celebrations in Deep River. (Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Drug Take-Back Day - April 30! Now at 3 locations!" (Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Glass can be recycled endlessly; it does not wear out after several recyclings, so be sure to always recycle your glass bottles and containers." (Facebook)
• Essex Library: "The Essex Library's Daffodil Days contest is almost over! Guess how many daffodils are in the vase at the circulation desk for a chance to win a gift certificate to Sweet P's. The three closest guessers win!" (Facebook)

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Events:

• East Hampton Estate Sale (April 8)
• AAUW Spring Scholarship Fundraiser Open House - Chance and Silent Auction (April 9)
• Easter Egg Hunt (April 9)
• The Psychology of Dogmatic Beliefs and Delusions (April 11)
• One week left to win prizes valued up to $3,000! (April 12)
• Famous Chicken BBQ Drive Thru (April 23)
• Earth Day Festival & Market - Help Us Celebrate 50 Years! (April 23)
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— 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.