🌱Killingworth Volunteer Fire T-Shirts On Sale + CT Gun Stores

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening in The Haddams-Killingworth these days. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 87 Low: 63.

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

1. The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. To celebrate they have had a special t-shirt designed to promote this event. Today the shirts will be on sale at the transfer station from 8 a.m. - noon. T-shirts will be $20 cash for all sizes. Hope to see you out supporting the Fire Company that does so much for our community! (Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co. via Facebook)
2. Being inclusive and sensitive, on Sunday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. the Goodspeed Opera House will be offering a special Sensory-Friendly Performance of Anne of Green Gables. According to a Facebook post from the Goodspeed, this family-friendly performance is designed and intended for those who are on the autism spectrum or who have other sensory issues. At the performance, the theatre environment will be altered, providing a safe, friendly, comfortable and judgment-free zone that is welcoming for all. To learn more click the link https://bit.ly/3cRJ51X or call Shanna at 860.616.0319. (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
3. Do you know how many gun stores there are in the state of Connecticut? According to an article written by Samuel Stebbins for 24/7 Wall St. Hartford, "According to data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, there were 430 federally licensed dealers or pawn brokers of firearms in Connecticut as of January or 12.0 for every 100,000 people – the ninth fewest among states. FBI firearm background check data, which is a close proxy for firearm sales, shows that an estimated 126,268 guns were sold in Connecticut in the first half of 2022, or 3,536 for every 100,000 people, the 17th fewest among states." (Patch)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Ahoy Mateys Music with Margie - Killingworth Library (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Killingworth Library Association: "Today's weather is going to be beautiful ~just right for a family-fun concert with Margie Warner! The sing-along fun kicks off at 11 a.m., under the Big Tent on the library's back lawn. Be sure to register in advance to reserve your s..." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• Hope Alliance, Inc.: "Thank you for this wonderful donation we received today! It is definitely needed and much appreciated!" (Hope Alliance, Inc. via Facebook)
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "Sunday, Rev Erin is on a mission trip with our confirmands in Vermont. Kathy Faye will be our worship leader & preacher at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Thank you Kathy!" (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church via Facebook)
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "Youth Group in Vermont, Pickup Choir, Summer Book Group - https://mailchi.mp/936612fe85db/for-our-church-family-7334875" (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church via Facebook)

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— 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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