🌱Free Transportation To The Beach + Goodspeed Has New Show

Hello and happy Saturday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Let's do this...

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 77 Low: 60.

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

1. Exciting news at the Goodspeed Opera House, according to Broadway World. "Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for the world premiere of "Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical." Experience the classic story reimagined as a lively folk-rock musical that will inspire and entertain audiences of every age. The show will run from July 15 - Sept. 4." (Broadway World)
2. It's free to go to the beach this summer! Beginning today, free ParkConneCT bus service to Hammonasset State Park returns with a new schedule. Enjoy the largest beach in Connecticut for free weekends this summer with easy access from Clinton, Madison, Middletown, Killingworth and Haddam! Route 645 will run Saturdays from the Middletown bus terminal via Haddam, Killingworth and Clinton to Clinton Crossing Outlets and the park.
   The Clinton Trolley runs Thursday through Sundays and holidays, connecting Clinton landmarks such as the Clinton town docks, Lobster Landing, the arts district and the east end restaurants to the park. Enjoy the summer and the beach! (Press Release Desk)
3. This summer boys and girls ages 6-9 are invited to get ready to build catapults, create model pirate ships and treasure maps and learn how to tie knots! This STEM/STEAM program will have mini-blocks (generic Legos) galore and so much more at the Killingworth Library. Registration is required. The program will finish up with a very special model boat race against two neighboring libraries: Brainerd and Deep River. (Press Release Desk)
4. Local farmers and state authorities are reportedly on alert as almost half of Connecticut is experiencing drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. According to a CT Inside article, "farmers in eastern Connecticut said Wednesday that the dry weather has prompted them to take some proactive measures to protect fruit crops that are coming into season, such as strawberries and blueberries. However, the conditions have yet to pose a risk to water-intensive apple and peach orchards that will not start bearing fruit until later in the summer. Forecasters are split on whether New England will continue to see parched conditions throughout the summer." (CT Insider)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Saturday Storytime - Killingworth Library (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "Beautiful Daisy spending a few soft moments together." (Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)
• Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum: "The Haddam Historical Society is thrilled to announce that its 2022 Scholarship was presented to Ryan James Thompson, son of Shelley Anne and Thomas B. Thompson of Higganum. The $500 scholarship award was based upon scholastic standing, contribution to school, community activities and interest in history. " (Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Consider nominating the Killingworth Library Association for a pop-up grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County! Follow the link below for details and a nomination form." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "Our Confirmands have something special planned for Sunday between the 10 a.m. worship and cookout!" (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church via Facebook)
• Middlesex County 4-H Advisory Committee: "Look at the great items that will be at Junk in the Trunk today ! This is just a sampling of what you’ll see. Click to view. Www.4-HAuction.org" (Middlesex County 4-H Advisory Committee via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Second Saturday prayer - join us in person or via Zoom (link on website)." (Living Rock Church via Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "There's still room to join us for Saturday Storytime! The tales continue today, as we read "Sunrise Summer" by Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr!" (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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