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First, today's weather:

Warmer with partial sunshine. High: 89 Low: 67.

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

1. Though the economy has yet to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic, opportunities are still out there including in the The Haddams-Killingworth area and across greater Connecticut, as companies hire to address the demands of the new normal. Looking for work? You may be in luck. Here are a few of the latest job openings in the area, compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
2. The Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services Backpack Program for the 2022-2023 school is currently accepting donations. According to an HK Now article, the program serves Haddam-Killingworth students who are in need of assistance with essential tools to learn in the classroom. To donate supplies, please use the bin outside HK Youth and Family Services, or you may drop off any school supplies at Killingworth True Value, 228 Route 81 in Killingworth. Please be sure to leave your name and contact information. The collection will be ongoing now through August 25. The following items are needed: pens, pencils, markers, erasers, pencil cases, pocket folders, notebooks, highlighters, post-its, rulers, index cards, glue sticks, colored pencils, child and teenage backpacks, lunch boxes, lined paper and three-ring binders. To register your child/children for this confidential program, please call 860-345-7498 or email office@hkyfs.org. (HK Now)
3. The application period for the state child tax rebate has closed. Reportedly, the majority of eligible families applied for rebates. According to an article by Patch Staff writer Rich Scinto, " aout 239,000 applications were filed for the state child tax rebate by the July 31 deadline, according to state officials. The applications represent nearly 370,000 dependents.
   The rebate program provides up to $250 per dependent child, up to a maximum of three children per filer. Applications are being processed by the Department of Revenue Services and checks are expected to go out to qualified applicants starting in late August." (Patch)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Pirates Ahoy morning session - Killingworth Library (11:15 a.m.)
• "Tuesdays at Two" Family Event at the Museum (2 p.m.)
• Pirates Ahoy evening session - Killingworth Library (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Killingworth Library Association: "There's one space left in our Cricut Crafting program! For ages 10-17, Thursday, August 4 at 5 p.m. Learn how to use a Cricut machine and create a unique 3-D art piece! Please register in advance: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekfo..." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• Goodspeed Musicals: "It's a different kind of Anne of Green Gables. ... Fall in love with the spirited redhead of the classic novel, now reimagined as a vibrant and bold folk-rock musical for all generations. This is Green Gables as you've never seen it before." (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Come see us at Paul & Sandy's, too August Pop-Up Event featuring artisans, crafters and local businesses! We will have CDHR retail items including t-shirts, baseball hats, mugs and shopping bags! We will also have information about our events, volunteering and our organization." (Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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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