🌱Stuff A Cruiser This Weekend In Ivoryton + Area Pets Need Homes

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Stuff a cruiser is this weekend in Ivoryton.
• More houses are on the market.
• Adoptable pets are looking for homes.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 47 Low: 37.

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

1. Pick up a few extra things at the grocery store this week, so you'll have something to donate to the stuff a cruiser at the Ivoryton Illuminations from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ivoryton green. The Ivoryton Alliance and the Essex Police will be collecting non-perishable food as well as pet food. Please make a donation if you can. Hope to see you there. (Ivoryton Alliance via Facebook)
2. Whether you’re actively researching for a new home or just investigating other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in and near Essex-Chester-Deep River. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest. Here's a handy list of the five latest properties to hit the market in and around the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — including a home in the Essex area with 2 beds and 2 baths for $395,000, and another in the Essex area with 6 beds and 6 baths for $3.7 million. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
3. If you’re hoping to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your life, start with these shelters in and around Essex-Chester-Deep River for a pet you can adopt. Over 6 million companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by adoption agencies nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all these animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area — are still waiting for their forever homes. If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We've compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. If you're a dog person, you might like Rocket #6, a Black Labrador Retriever up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Shell & Bee Studio: Teen + Adult Paint Pour (4:00 PM)
• Holiday Artist & Crafter Pop Up (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Louie Listens returns next week, Thursday December 8 from 5:00-6:00! Don't miss your chance to read with Louie! Time slots are still available! Sign up for a timeslot for your child to read to Louie the Labrador." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Here we go neighbors! The time has come! 🌲 Check it out! All three towns are hosting SPECTACULAR holiday events this weekend and don't forget to register for VRHS's stories with Santa using the QR code on the flyer!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Oh, this is a good one! Only a few spots left so register through the link below ASAP. https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=DRPL&curID=607591&CFID=65603452&CFTOKEN=fd7a4f88137041fe-A9164C31-D4AE-528A-5350DD5D12076CFA" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Ivoryton Library Association: "Please help us collect new and unwrapped toys for our neighbors. And drop by on Saturday after 4. We are also collecting letters to Santa. As you know:" (Ivoryton Library Association via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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