🌱Trout For Dinner? + New Local Businesses On Patch

Happy Saturday, people of Essex-Chester-Deep River! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with showers around. High: 54 Low: 41.

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

1. The patch is excited to introduce you to Local Businesses, a new feature in your area where you can connect with top-rated local professionals to complete just about any home task — no matter the size! Check out who is available in the Essex-Chester-Deep River Area’s top-rated home professionals. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)
2. Get your fishing rods ready and bate your hook! In celebration of the Spring season and Fishing Day, on Saturday, tasty trout will be stocked at more than a dozen parks across Connecticut. (Thehour.com)
3. Fishermen take note! Based on information identified by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Connecticut Department of Public Health there is a recommendation not to eat fish caught from several rivers throughout the state, including the Hockanum River. (easthartfordct.gov)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Disney Song Bingo for Children, Teens & Families (11:00 AM)
• River Valley Artists - show reception (2:00 PM)
• Introduction to the Essex Land Trust (2:00 PM)
• Lime Sale, Food Drive (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "A great way to show your appreciation to the woman that deserves it the most. Mom! Treat her to an elegant dinner experience that has ambiance, delicious food, and breathtaking views of the Connecticut River Valley." (Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "We had to report another anglerfish sighting!" (Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: The Fire Engine Co. #1, will be collecting non-perishable food for the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, Inc. at fire headquarters, 11 Saybrook Rd on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m." (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Did you miss the first event? No worries, the second one is on deck and live for registration! Click the link below to register your kiddo (grades 4 and up!) for Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m. to Noon. " (Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Free Zoom support group for parents/grandparents/caregivers of children diagnosed with Asperger's/high functioning autism happening on: Thursday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m." (Facebook)

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Events:

• AAUW Spring Scholarship Fundraiser Open House - Chance and Silent Auction (April 9)
• Easter Egg Hunt (April 9)
• The Psychology of Dogmatic Beliefs and Delusions (April 11)
• One week left to win prizes valued up to $3,000! (April 12)
• Famous Chicken BBQ Drive Thru (April 23)
• Earth Day Festival & Market - Help Us Celebrate 50 Years! (April 23)
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— 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.