🌱Volunteer At The Repair Cafe In Centerbrook+Learn About House Plants

Hello, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community. Including updates on:

• Would you like to be a volunteer at the Repair Cafe?
• Learn more about house plants and how to keep them happy!
• Real estate is buzzing!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 51 Low: 31.

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

1. Mark your calendars and save the date! Sustainable Essex will be hosting a Repair Cafe on March 11, from 12-3 p.m. in Centerbrook at the Trinity Lutheran Church. A repair cafe is where volunteers help community members repair small appliances and clothing, for free, to keep them out of landfill and in good working condition. If you would like to volunteer to be a fixer, email sustsxct at gmail.com. (Sustainable Essex)
   
2. Do you love house plants but want to learn more about different ones and how to keep them happy? "Easiest Houseplants Ever, With Style With Tovah Martin" Co-hosted with the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon will be held on Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m. through the Essex Library on Zoom Registration is required. Here is the registration link http://ow.ly/kHa050MCkeu. Tovah Martin will present an illustrated talk full of easily hosted ideas. No matter what your home environment offers, we’ve got you covered. If your home features sunny windows or shady sills; if your home is Sahara dry or comfortably spa-like — this lecture will leave you filled with hope. The goal is to find botanical companions that will make your life ultra-beautiful. (Essex Library via Facebook)
3. The local real estate market is always shifting, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. Let Patch be your go-to source for listings and upcoming open houses in the Essex-Chester-Deep River area. (Essex-Chester-Deep River Patch)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Essex Garden Club - Essex Library Association (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Treehouse players: "Excited to share 8 weeks of summer adventures! Register here! https://forms.gle/RZqt2DNFsV8o." (treehouse players via Facebook)
• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Thomas and Percy are headed back to Essex Station for the 2023 Colors Tour! April 22-23 and 29-30!! Get your tickets today and join us for a full day of fun." (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Have you seen our Program Room lately? Beautiful pieces from students at Valley Regional High School are currently on display. Come check them out throughout the month of February!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Don't forget to check out the Lymes' Youth Services Bureau website for more information and the link to register for this event with author Jessica Lahey from the winter book club for The Addiction Inoculation! https://lysb.org/lahey/." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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