🌱CT Residents Need REAL IDs + School Supplies Needed

Hello Haddams-Killingworth. Writing your daily newsletter is truly a rewarding experience, and your loyalty has made it all the better! I just wanted to say, you might be missing the Haddam-Killingworth newsletter for a while -- but don’t worry! It won’t be away for long, we just are focusing on some other Patch communities at the moment. Thanks for your support and patience, and we will be back and better than ever, sooner than you think! Keep being the great, close-knit community you've always been!

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 82 Low: 64.

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

1. Connecticut residents now have less than a year to obtain their REAL ID in order to fly domestically starting May 3, 2023. According to an article written by Rich Kirby, "residents will no longer be allowed to board flights or visit federal facilities and military bases with ordinary driver's licenses or ID cards on that date. Those who do not have a REAL ID will need a valid U.S. passport to fly within the country. You don't require a REAL ID-compliant license if you already have a valid US passport, an enhanced driver's license CT, or a DHS Trusted Traveler Card. (Patch)
2. Save the date for the Parmelee Farm Artisan Market, which will be held on Saturday, September 1o from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parmelee Farm. The event will feature more than 90 quality artisan and farm vendors from around the state, and a fantastic food court including crowd favorites and healthy choices. Come visit the beautiful Parmelee Farm, bring the whole family, there's something for everyone, including the family dog! Hope to see you there! (Facebook events)
3. According to an HK-Now article, "Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services announces its 4th Annual Free Haircut and School Supply Drive on Sunday, August 28. The event will be held at the Haddam Volunteer Firehouse at 439 Saybrook Road in Higganum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment needed. Ages Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
   School Supplies: The HKYFS Backpack Program for the 2022-2023 school year serves Haddam-Killingworth students who are in need of assistance with the essential tools to learn in the classroom. When students start off the school year prepared, they are more likely to succeed in school. We look forward to partnering with you to provide students a positive start to the upcoming school year. To donate supplies, we have a bin outside our building to leave items OR you may drop off any school supplies at Killingworth True Value, 228 Route 81 in Killingworth. We will be collecting until August 28th. Items Needed: Pens, Pencils, Markers, Erasers, Pencil Cases, Pocket Folders, Notebooks, Highlighters, Post-Its, Rulers, Index Cards, Glue Sticks, Colored Pencils, Child & Teenage Backpacks, Lunch boxes, Lined Paper and 3 Ring Binders." (HK Now)

From my notebook:

• Goodspeed Musicals: "Did you see the musical 13 (starring Ariana Grande!) at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre in 2008 before it moved to Broadway? Now you can catch the new film adaptation on Netflix starting today. We think it's time for a movie night!" (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Registration for HK RecCare will open up on Aug. 17. Unfortunately at this time we do not have any staff at KES Before School, so we can't open there at this time. Space is limited at BES Before School as well." (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Thank you to the M Jones Fund @communityfoundationofmiddlesexcounty for making it possible to welcome Austin Daily of Red Supreme Productions. The kids had a great last day of camp! Community Foundation of Middlesex County" (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department 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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