🌱 Grants Awarded To Community Agencies + This Week's Upcoming Events

Good morning, The Haddams-Killingworth! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 81 Low: 59.
• Saturday: A couple of t-showers; cooler. High: 67 Low: 58.

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

1. Several Haddams-Killingworth organizations received $109,200 in funding from The Guilford Foundation, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $12,500. The recipients included the Women and Family Life Center and Guilford Art Center, among others, supporting vital programs and services. The Guilford Foundation aims to grow its endowment to continue investing in the community through grants and scholarships. (Patch)
2. The Haddams-Killingworth's baseball team celebrated their first state title win and 743 career wins for Coach Mark Brookes. This marked a historic moment for the team, as the last time the Cougars finished a season under .500 was in 1977. Brookes also won his Class S baseball title with this championship win. Nonnewaug and Brookfield joined Haddams-Killingworth in clinching state titles. (Newstimes)
3. The Haddams-Killingworth community has a range of events and meetings scheduled from Jun. 15-22, including a Planning and Zoning meeting, farmers market, Summer Arts Festival, and more. The Haddam Senior Picnic is set to take place on Jun. 19 at St. James Parish Hall, providing an opportunity for seniors to gather and enjoy a social event. Additionally, the Haddam Inland Wetlands meeting and Killingworth Planning and Zoning meeting are scheduled for Jun. 19 and 20, respectively. Visit the link for more events and details! (hk-now.com)

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Today and tomorrow in The Haddams-Killingworth:

Friday, June 16

• Celebrating Dad At Wolf's Den Family Campground (3:00 PM)

Saturday, June 17

• Strawberry Festival At St. Lawrence Church (11:00 AM)
• The Great Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge At Killingworth Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In the Haddams-Killingworth area, numerous adorable pets are waiting to find their forever homes. Meet Cocoa, a young, small, mixed-breed dog who is great with kids, dogs, and cats; Dutton, a gentle Anatolian Shepherd; and Stella, a lovely Great Pyrenees, who are also looking for loving families. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
• The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department currently has openings for various summer swim lessons, but they are filling up quickly! You can register for swim lessons here. (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Discover your family's connection to American Independence in the Revolutionary War by joining an enlightening program on Jun. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Lee McFadden, the Connecticut State Vice Regent of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will share insights on today's diverse DAR and guide attendees on the DAR application process and tracing their Revolutionary ancestors. Limited space is available, so advance registration is recommended. (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)

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— 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.