🌱 Yumraiser Sells Candy + Speed Friending Brings Moms Together

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• Speed friending for moms!
• The EVs are coming to Old Saybrook.
• Yumraiser in Chester!

But first, today's weather:

Tropical Rainstorm Ian. High: 58 Low: 51.

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

1. Ever wonder why is it so hard to meet friends as an adult? Well, to lend a helping hand in that department, The Hive Chester is holding a very special, "Mom Speed Friending Event" on Wednesday, October 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit Chester wrote this post on its Facebook page about the event, "You’ve heard of speed dating or speed networking, why not speed friending? Let’s get together, have some fun and possibly meet a new friend or two. Don’t worry we have a plan to make it less awkward! Come enjoy some laughs, tasty treats and beverages. Tickets are $15. Link in Bio to register!" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
2. According to the Town of Essex website, "The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Government (RiverCOG) is hosting two upcoming public workshops for the creation of the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). RiverCOG will be sharing what they have learned so far about current economic conditions in the region and offers activities for participation and input. What they hear from the public will help shape the direction of economic development in the region. Public input is vital to the planning process and they want to hear from as many people as they can. There will be two opportunities to join them. Please stop in any time between 3:00 – 6:00 pm on the following dates: Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Middletown City Hall, 245 deKoven Dr., in the Council Chambers or Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 302 Main St., in the first-floor conference room." (essexct.gov)
3. Do you have questions about electric vehicles? Why not attend the 4th annual Old Saybrook National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) event at Saybrook Point Pavilion, 155 College Street, Old Saybrook, on Sunday, October 2 from 12 to 3 p.m.? According to the press release, "The event will include experienced electric vehicle (EV) owners who will show off their cars and share how they drive and charge their EVs. In addition, although new EVs are in limited supply, because of demand, dealers will showcase some of the latest EV models offering test drives and rides. Attendees will receive handouts about the newest EV models and charging systems as well as up-to-date information about Connecticut state rebates and federal tax credits. National Drive Electric Week events are held nationwide to raise awareness of the benefits of driving all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. Visit the 2022 Old Saybrook NDEW web page for more details: https://driveelectricweek.org/....(Patch)
4. Support the Chester Library and get some of your holiday shopping done at the same time with the Friends of the Chester Library Yumraising event! The annual on-line fundraiser has begun. Purchase See's Candy just in time for holiday gift giving, or for yourself. You deserve it! A portion of all sales go directly to the Friends who fund library programs and services not covered by the town's budget. To order, copy and paste the link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/chesterpl_ friends__chester_public_library25/SteRom4117/ Please place orders by December 3rd and enjoy the Yum!! (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)

Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• Valley Safe Grad Graduation Celebration Raffle Fundraiser (9:00 AM)
• Shell & Bee Studio: Private Art Classes (9:00 AM)
• Compassion Walk - Paving the Way for People of All Abilities! (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Essex Board of Trade: "Boaters! Start to plan now to get hauled after this memorable parade!! Sign up today!" (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "@boutiqueswoon Mark your calendars!! Saturday Oct. 8, 12-4 and Sunday Oct. 9, 10-1. There will SO MUCH BEAUTY! #shopchesterct #supportindependentbusiness #cashmere #trunkshow #fallfashion #bestgifts #visitchesterct. (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "@littlehousebrew sPoOoOkY sEaSoN is upon us! You’ll notice that Little House has begun its annual transmogrification from quaint little brewery to LITTLE HOUSE OF HORRORS! And to kick off the month, we’re dropping this year’s batch of NIKKI SIXX!" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)
• Visit Chester CT: "@larkchesterct Comfy and cozy with a crispness to the air. It’s starting to feel more and more like Fall! Stop in to shop all our new arrivals with all the feels of Fall! What are you looking forward to doing this season?" (Visit Chester CT via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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