🌱 Sunday Car Shows At Scotch Plains Tavern + 4 on the 4th Coming Up

Hi all. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Get ready for the famed Four on 4th in Chester.
• Essex Land Trust Summer Celebration hike.
• Sunday car shows at Scotch Plains Tavern.

But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy with a t-shower. High: 70 Low: 58.

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

1. The Chester Rotary Club's 45th 4 on the 4th is just around the corner! Runners will be lining up on Tuesday, July 4 at 9 a.m. at 78 Main St., Chester. They’ll hit the pavement for the four-mile, USATF- sanctioned, professionally chip-timed race through the charming village of Chester. For those registering now through June 28, the cost is $25, the price increases to $30 for registration received June 29 through 8 a.m. on July 4. Packet pick-up will be Saturday, July 1, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Sound Runner, now Marathon Sports, in Old Saybrook and between noon and 3 p.m. at St Joseph's Parish in Chester. For more click here. (Chester Rotary Four On The Fourth)
2. You are invited to join the Essex Land Trust on Wednesday, June 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a first day of summer ELT Hike and Happy Hour. Myron Stacks, one of the stewards for the Preserve, will lead the hike in the Essex section of the Preserve. The approximately 1-hour hike will be moderate. Hikers should meet at the West Preserve parking lot at the end of Ingham Hill Road 10-15 minutes before the hike begins. Socializing after the hike will be at Surfridge Brewing at the Witch Hazel Works. (Facebook Events)
3. Car enthusiasts mark your calendars for Sundays now through September to spend the afternoon at Scotch Plains Tavern for the weekly car show. Check out classic and exotic cars and stay for dinner on the patio or relax in the fire pit courtyard! Exhibitors come show off your hot and exotic car on from 12-3 p.m. and enjoy a one $1 dollar craft beer and one half price appetizer. Contact Zak at zanouar@scotchplainstavern.com. Or, give him a call at 860-662-4032. Hope to see spectators and exhibitors there soon. (Facebook events)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Tuesday, June 20

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• Signing Rocks! ASL Class: Greetings, Farewells, and Pleasantries! (Ages 5+) (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex- Chester- Deep River Patch: "5 New Houses On The Market In Essex-Chester-Deep River Area." (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
• Essex Library: "Need something but don't have it at home? Before you buy, check out our Library of Things for useful household objects such as: power drill, tool kit, stud finder, projector, games and more! www.youressexlibrary.org/library-of-things" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "New book club meets next month! Young at Heart Book Club has its first meeting Thursday, July 13 at 5 p.m. to discuss 'All of Us Villains,' by Amanda Foody. A book club for adults who enjoy reading young adult and new adult literature." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Let me tell you, there is SO much happening at our libraries this summer! If you don't already, make sure to follow them on social media to stay up to date!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "CareerConneCT provides free training for high-demand careers. Earn the skills needed for a job in 4 to 24 weeks, work with a career coach, and get connected to employers that are ready to hire! Find out more at portal.ct.gov/careerconnect" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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