🌱Wine, Beer Available At Chester Fair + Aggressive Bear Euthanized

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; not as warm. High: 72 Low: 67.

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

1. Mark your calendars for Saturday night! Chester Fair Wine and Beer Tasting Event is back from 6:30 to 9 30 p.m. at the Chester Fair Grounds. Tickets are available at the door. $25 includes entrance and a tasting glass. Food will be available for sale, (bring cash). Music will be John Martorelli. All proceeds support The Chester Fair Education Fund. So, come out have fun and enjoy a beautiful summer evening in Chester. (Facebook)
2. Do you know about the Betty Pierson Shed located at the Essex Transfer Station? According to a Facebook post about the building, it is an area that provides a drop-off location for reusable items that residents want to offer to their neighbors. Wooden furniture, household items, bicycles, etc., in good condition, may be left here. Residents may take items for their personal use. Don't toss things into the garbage that someone else might be able to use! Remember, "one man's trash is another man's treasure!"(Town of Essex Via Facebook)
3. Black bears are sighted quite often this time of year throughout most parts of Connecticut, but when they start breaking into people's homes, it's time to call in the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. According to DEEP officials, a bear with "no signs of fear or wariness of people" was euthanized after breaking into a Canton home and trying to enter another on Tuesday morning. The bear reportedly first tried to get into a home through the front door and a window. It was undeterred when the homeowner tried to scare it away DEEP officials said in a news release. Three hours later, the bear broke into a house about 400 yards from the first home. The decision to euthanize the bear was made based on DEEP guidelines for a bear that has entered or tried to enter homes, has shown no signs of fear or aversion to humans and poses a threat to the public's safety, officials said. (Patch)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Library use - Essex Library Association (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Essex Steam Train & Riverboat: "Feeling the need for a little sleuthing this summer? Get your tickets for our July Murder Mystery Dinners at Essex Station - July 16-17! " (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat via Facebook)
• Essex Fire Engine Co. #1: "Tree and yard Safety Tips." (Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Starting next week! Essex Park and Rec present their FREE Summer Concert Series! These are always a great time for families and to connect with others!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "VRHS Students! Looking for your Summer Reading? The Essex Library has multiple copies of all of your Summer Reading titles! Come by and check them out! While you're here, sign up for summer reading and learn all about the AWESOME teen programs we are having this summer!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Caregivers of littles in the area! The first meet-up at Cedar Lake is 6/21! Do not forget to register for this event as it is capped at 15 to ensure that all non-Chester residents do not have to pay a fee. " (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Chester, CT: "Kayaking in Chester. A lovely couple visiting the Rotary tent Chester Sunday Market asked if it's easy to make connections kayaking in and around Chester. Friends who kayak, please advise!" (Rotary Club of Chester, CT via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "We are still looking for a few more chess players to participate in our tournament!" (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Essex – Government: "Managing Waste & Recycling at Special Events and Other Venues " (Town of Essex – Government via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Ain't no party like a paper squishy party! Registration is required for this event as the Essex Library Association happening this Saturday from Noon to 2 pm in the program room!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "LGBTQ+ Youth and Safety is what we are discussing in this week's newsletter! Take a little peeksy inside! You will also find some simple tips and tricks to loosely structure a relaxed routine for you and your kiddos." (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "See the new Top Choices at the Deep River Public Library this week's 20 new Top Choices include "Why a Daughter Needs a Dad", "Killing the Killers: The Secret War Against Terrorists", and "Phil: The Rip-Roaring Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "We had a great time at our Lunchtime with Louie story time last week! Join us today, June 16 at 12:15 PM at Grove Street Park to spend some quality time with Louie the Labrador!" (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Summer is going to be out of this world! Join us for STEM Kids Space Camp for grades 2-6, select Wednesday evenings @ 4 PM!" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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.

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