🌱Student Art Show Gallery Reception + New Year, New Jobs

Hey, friends! It's Tuesday in Essex-Chester-Deep River and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town, including news on...

• Art reception coming up!
• New jobs available in the area.
• Crochet for a good cause!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 35 Low: 23.

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

1. A student art show gallery reception will be held at the Shell & Bee Studio on Friday, January 13 at 4 p.m. Join the students of SoMA. According to the event page, "These students have worked with Shell & Bee Studio, RiverFire Glass and River Valley Dance Project over the last year fine-tuning their art and skills. Students' work will be showcased through March 9. These works are a variety of mediums, from artists as young as one-year-old up to adults and everywhere in between. Come bask in their talents and feast your eyes upon their work. We will serve light drinks and snacks." Hope to see you there! (Facebook.com events)
2. Businesses in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area are looking to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings listed within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Here's our weekly roundup of recently posted jobs in the Essex-Chester-Deep River region, as powered by ZipRecruiter, to help you through the current landscape. Click on any job title for more information, or to apply. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. Learn how to crochet for a good cause. There is a free monthly class for anyone interested in learning or teaching others to crochet or knit baby blankets, hats & booties for newborns at Middlesex Hospital through the Nick Ramcke Fund and Heidi Ramcke at 199 Middlesex Ave, Chester. "The class will also be making shawls and lap blankets for hospice when needed or red, white and blue items for the veterans in Middlesex Hospital. For Yale Children’s Hospital we are looking to make bright blankets, cowls, hats, socks or anything homemade for the sick children preemie through 18 years old. Let me know if you are interested and feel free to invite a friend! We supply all yarn, needles and hooks at each class. We are non-profit through the Community Foundation of Middlesex County under Angels of Nick Ramcke Fund. Anything you donate either monetary, yarn or finished projects ( with receipts) can be used for your taxes. If you would like to help or teach just let me know. If you have any questions either text or leave a message on my cell (860) 575-8482." (Facebook event page)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Teen Movie Night: Winter Break Edition (Gr. 7-12) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ivoryton Library Association: "Are you thinking of activities to do with your children this week? Come visit Ms. Elizabeth in the Children's Room for fun crafts and games! Call 860-767-1252 for more information or to register for the special events." (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "On January 12 from 5:00-6:00 PM, Louie is back to read with you in the new year! Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve children's reading skills, increase their self-esteem, and boost their confidence! " (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teens in grades 7-12, sign up to come to Teen Takeover next Friday, December 30, at 5:00 PM! Hang out with friends, have snacks, play Switch games, and try out this month's featured activity: paint a lightswitch plate to personalize.” (Essex Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily? Contact me at karena.garrity@patch.com