🌱Concert On The Lawn At Goodspeed + Boating Safety Concerns

Hi all. Karena Garrity here with your Wednesday edition of the The Haddams-Killingworth Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine, hot and less humid. High: 91 Low: 67.

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

1. East Haddam Parks & Recreation Presents Music on the River Free Concert Series every Monday night on lawn of the Goodspeed Opera House. This Monday, July 18th, The Revisionists will be playing. They are a multi award winning swing band based in NYC, led by Danny Jonokuchi. With the spirit of the Savoy Ballroom, their vibrant performances have quickly made them a premier dance band in the City and around the world; performing at international Lindy hop events. Fueled by a love of jazz, this band produces an eclectic repertoire of arrangements reminiscent of the great ballrooms of the 40’s. Hope to see you there! (Town of East Haddam)
2. Want to learn more about snakes? You're in luck! The Killingworth Library is holding a special event, "All About Snakes" on Saturday, July 16th at 11 a.m. Join them for a fascinating program on the most missss-understood creatures in our backyards. Meig's Point Nature Center will be on hand to present fun facts and answer all your questions. (Press Release Desk)
3. Paying homage to the indigenous central Connecticut Wangunk Tribe the Middletown revitalization project involving the downtown riverfront along the Connecticut River will reportedly have a lot to offer all ages. Although the timetable for the project has not yet been solidified, with the help of a New York architecture firm Cooper-Robertson, the development plan is moving forward. (Eyewitness News 3)
4. Boating safety is a big concern in Southeastern Connecticut, especially after a man lost his life in a boating accident this past weekend on the Connecticut River. An estimated 80 percent of U.S. boating deaths last year were from drowning after falling overboard, according to the Coast Guard's report and a New Haven Register article. And of those who drowned, 83 percent of them were not wearing life jackets. Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in boating accidents and the primary reason for 16 percent of accidents nationwide, the report said. The great majority of boating accidents in the United States occur because people fail to pay attention, wear life jackets, or are using substances, said Walt Taylor, recreational boating safety specialist for the U.S. Coast Guard in Boston. (New Haven Register)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

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From my notebook:

• Goodspeed Musicals: "It's the story you love as you've never seen it before... With bold choreography, witty humor and a revolutionary spirit, you'll fall in love with Anne of Green Gables - A New Musical! Performances begin this week - get your tickets today." (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "We have openings in swim lessons later this summer...not too late to register!" (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Join us for our July book discussions! Click on the photos for details." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow 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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