🌱Will You Be Running In Catch A Leprechaun Race? + Full Worm Moon

Hey, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things happening around town. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• Lace-up your running shoes for the Catch a Leprechaun Race!
• Congratulations to Vicky Dickinson.
• Get ready for the full worm moon!

But first, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 53 Low: 28.

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

1. Dont forget to mark your calendars for the Region 4 Education Foundation, Inc special community fundraising 5k running event to be held on March 18. The R4EF Catch a Leprechaun Race will be run in Essex and is being specifically organized to encourage participation for elementary, middle school and high school-age runners/walkers and their families. This road race has replaced the former Jingle Bell Run. Chip timing will done by Rat Race Time on a certified course. The race will kick off at 10 a.m. Packet pick-up will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Essex Town Hall. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/CT/Essex/CatchALeprechaun5k. (Chester Chat via Facebook)
2. Congratulations to Vicky Dickinson who is the recipient of the 2nd Annual Scandinavian United Society of Deep River Spotlight Award. In a Facebook post, the Society wrote, “this woman has been a staple here at the club for many years. She has and always will put the club and its members first. She has tended bar and helped with events. Her endless behind-the-scenes work keeps this place running. She is a true “Swede” and her license plate (Skol3) says it all." Congratulations Vicky! (Scandinavian United Society of Deep River via Facebook)
3. It’s possible you may see worms wiggling out of the ground as the March full moon reaches peak illumination at 7:42 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, in Connecticut. According to an article written by Patch staffer Rich Kirby, the last full moon of winter — known as the full worm moon — isn’t a supermoon, but will look bigger when it’s near the horizon because of what’s called the “moon illusion.” That makes it look larger when compared with other objects than it does when it’s high in the sky. The best time to see that effect is around moonrise on Monday. That’s around 4:59 p.m. The moon will look spectacularly bright all night, weather permitting. (Patch)

From my notebook:

• Deep River Parks & Rec: "Hurry and get your ticket to the Tony and Grammy award-winning Broadway show- Hadestown. Deep River Parks and Recreation is excited to be offering this great bus trip to NYC — to Broadway, to catch this show voted 'Best Musical." Matinee performance, Wednesday, March 8, at 2:00 pm. Coach bus leaves the Route 9, exit 5 (formerly exit 4) commuter lot at 7:30 am. Lunch on your own. Driver gratuity included. Cost: $193.00 per person" (Deep River Parks & Rec via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Repost from @simonsmarketplace • Taco Night!! Friday March 3rd 6pm-8pm BYOB. - #visitchesterct #chesterct #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #shopchesterct #eatlocal #connecticut #supportlocal #fun #chesterhasitall #loveyourlocal" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "This Saturday in Old Saybrook, Boot Camp for New Dads from 9am to 12 pm! Information and registration link is provided below. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Upcoming sound meditations in March. Please visit our website for seats: www.thesoundretreat.com " (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "Little House Brewery: Hey! Listen up all you Koopa Kids! You'd better hit that "remind me" button because it's time to save the date for our annual @extralifect gaming extravaganza and fundraiser for Connecticut Children's." (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "10 Facts about recycling !" (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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