🌱 The Spot In Deep River Is Closing + Take A Food Adventure

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening these days in Essex-Chester-Deep River. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• The Spot In Deep River.
• Take a food adventure.
• Cedar Lake Concert Series.

But first, today's weather: Showers around; warmer, humid. High: 78 Low: 66.

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

1. Disappointing news for fans of The Spot in Deep River. According to a recent Facebook post, the family-owned business will be closing up shop in July and headed down to the sunshine state of Florida for good. "Yes, we are relocating the shop and family to the beautiful state of Florida! Our last day of business will be July 16… we thought this was appropriate being that we opened our doors on Muster weekend two years ago and will be going full circle with closing on Muster weekend next month. We want to thank all of our loyal customers and supporters…. these last two years have been amazing!" (The Spot via Facebook)
2. Looking to be food adventurous this summer? Here is a list of 15 new restaurants in the Nutmeg State that the CT Insider suggests you should try. Happy eating! (CT Insider)
3. The Chester, Cedar Lake Concert Series, sponsored by the Chester Parks and Recreation Department will begin on July 9 with the Greenstamps. The concert will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a free event, and all are welcome. (Town of Chester via Facebook)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Friday, June 23

• Family Movie Afternoon (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Essex – Government: "The Transfer Station will be CLOSED Friday, June 30. We apologize for the inconvenience." (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "We are just a few days out from the first event planned entirely by our newly established Friends group! If you plan on joining please use the longest link ever to RSVP 💜 https://www.surveymonkey.com/survey-taken?sm=0Cxy1Tp2NhYMgwaKqd4T..." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "Don't miss out on our Amigurumi class with Lesley Rowe! Basic crochet experience required. Open to adults, teens, and kids 10+. Register: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Next Wednesday is the first session of our Multilingual Story Time! June 28 at 4:30 p.m. Children are invited to join Connecticut author Priya Gupta to learn about the Hindi language and Indian culture." (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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