🌱 Corbin Bleu Makes Goodspeed Musicals Debut + Coyote Sightings

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

1. East Haddam's Godspeed Musicals is bringing "High School Musical" star Corbin Bleu to the stage in its upcoming production of "Summer Stock." Corbin Bleu will make his Godspeed debut as Joe Ross — a role made famous by Gene Kelly — in the production set to play at Godspeed Jul. 7-Aug. 27. Purchase tickets here. (The Middletown Press)
2. The East Haddam Land Trust recently announced that it has received reports of coyotes approaching hikers with dogs at the Snell-Talbot and Bloch Preserves. During this time of year, coyotes may become aggressive to hikers and dogs if they have a den within close proximity, so be cautious when hiking and always hike with your dog on a leash. (East Haddam Land Trust via Facebook)
3. Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day is coming up on Sunday, Jun. 25, and residents can celebrate locally at Thankful Arnold House Museum. From 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Jun. 25, visitors will learn how herbs, vegetables, and plants were used by the Widow Thankful Arnold in the early 19th century, in addition to making a lavender sachet. (Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in and around The Haddams-Killingworth:

Wednesday, June 21

• East Haddam Farmers' Market At Grange Hall & Old Town Hall, East Haddam (3:30 PM)
• Traditional Clam Bake At Madison Beach Hotel, Madison (6:00 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• Middletown Pride Band Night At Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Killingworth Historical Society recently celebrated the opening of its new barn, which provides a space to display larger artifacts. You can check it out for yourself at the next Open House event on Sunday, Jul. 9 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (Killingworth Historical Society, Killingworth CT via Facebook)
• The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is seeking two more children to register for its S.T.E.A.M Summer Camp by Jul. 1. The camp will take place Jul. 24-28 and is open to children in grades 1-6. Register here for children grades 1-3, and here for children grades 4-6. (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.