🌱33rd District Representation Challenged+Goodspeed Opening 'Carbaret'

Happy Friday, The Haddams-Killingworth! Let's get this day started. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 64 Low: 49.

Here are the top four stories today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

1. The Goodspeed Opera house plans to return to a full schedule for the first time since 2019.The production of “Cabaret” will kick off the season on May 13 and will run through July 3. Get your tickets now. (FOX61 Hartford)
2. In the market for a new home? Here is a fresh batch of new listings nearby in and around the Haddams-Killingworth area. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
3. Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and make a positive impact on the Haddams-Killingworth community at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
4. Justin Anderson, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for State Senate in the 33rd District which is currently represented by Democrat Norm Needleman. The 33rd district, includes Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook. (Patch)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Music with Margie - Killingworth Library (11:00 AM)
• HKHS Drama Presents Beauty and the Beast! (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Do you have a little free time on your hands? Have you ever thought about volunteering at CDHR? There are tons of great reasons to volunteer, starting with our #1 reason: Helping Draft Horses In Need!" (Facebook)
• Goodspeed Musicals: "We 💜 teachers! Take a much-deserved night off from grading papers and lesson planning and join us on Friday, May 20 at 8pm for Teacher Night Out. You'll get a ticket to Cabaret and specialty drink for just $40." (Facebook)
• East Haddam Youth & Family Services, Inc.: "East Haddam Youth & Family Services would like to know more about our community's views on retail marijuana sales and cultivation in our town. Please help us by completing this short questionnaire." (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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