🌱 Support CT Draft Horse Rescue + Learn More About Recycling

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

• Learn more about recycling.
• Come out to see art.
• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue fundraiser coming up.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 78 Low: 56.

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

1. Reduce, recycle and reuse is the ultimate goal for a better environment for everyone. According to the Town Of Essex Facebook page, "batteries and electronics do not belong in the recycling cart! These can start fires at recycling facilities and in trucks. Bring your batteries and electronics to the Essex Transfer Station. Alkaline and rechargeable batteries can also be recycled at the Town Hall!" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
2. Mark your calendars now for the fifth annual River Valley Artist tour of studios in Essex, Chester, Deep River and Westbrook, on Oct. 6, 7 and 8. There are 44 artists participating in the event. Hope to see you there! (River Valley Artists via Facebook)
3. Join CT Draft Horse Rescue for the 9th Annual Driving for Drafts fundraising event, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Portland Golf Course. According to Patch, "There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m., with check-in beginning at 12 p.m. Enjoy a grilled lunch and a buffet dinner along with raffles and prizes. The cost is $150 per person. For more information visit www.ctdraftrescue.org or www.facebook.com/ctdraftrescue." (Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

Tuesday, August 22

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (8:30 AM)
• Teen Bring Your Own Book Club (5:00 PM)
• Pokémon Night at The Nest! Ages High School to 30 (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Fire Department: "Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer us on [this weekend]. We didn’t get a trophy, but the team had a great time at the tournament! Thank you to the organizers of the Tom Parrish Memorial Softball Tournament." (Deep River Fire Department via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Teen Bring Your Own Book Club meets today! Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. Sign up at 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com Come discuss the books you’re reading and share recommendations with others!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Check out the latest free class listing from the Women's Business Development Council for August through December. All WBDC classes are being held virtually via Zoom unless otherwise noted. http://ow.ly/69FY50JGMlH" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my 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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