🌱Haddam Resident Wins Art Competition + High Stakes Bingo Hall In CT

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new edition of the The Haddams-Killingworth Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening around town...

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 70.

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

1. According to an HK Now article, "Alexander Lara of Haddam was recently honored in Washington, D.C. as the winner of the 40th Annual Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut’s Second Congressional District. Alex, a rising senior at Haddam-Killingworth High School, was among hundreds of high school-age artists from around the country. Their artwork will be displayed in the Capitol until Spring of 2023. The son of Al Lara and Diane Ifkovic of Haddam, Alex’s entry was the overall winner chosen by local art judges organized by Congressman Joe Courtney. It was selected from among multiple local submissions."(HK Now)
2. Mark your calendars for Science Wednesdays for Tiny Thinkers at the Killingworth Library 10:30– 11:15 a.m. This six-week program is filled with hands-on activities! Children ages 2-5 will explore colors, discover what makes things float, learn about wind and rain, and have fun experimenting with gravity. Space is limited, so please register for each session that you wish to attend. (Killingworth Library)
3. Foxwoods Resort Casino has opened a 2,200-seat High Stakes Bingo Hall, according to The Hartford Business-Journal. The bingo hall unveiling is part of the casino's 30th anniversary celebration. The new 30,000-square-foot bingo hall offers higher stakes bingo games and expanded prize pools. The new bingo hall comes following several other expansions at the casino, including a new VIP Canopy Players' Lounge and new dining options, The Hartford Business-Journal reported. (Patch)

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "We snapped some pics this morning of Petunia's hoofs showing the work of our fantastic farrier, Joe Santos. Can you see the difference? #farrierswhorock" (Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue via Facebook)
• Goodspeed Musicals: "Scenes from Tech. Are you ready to go green in just 2 days?? Get your Anne of Green Gables tickets today! https://www.goodspeed.org/show... [Book & Lyrics by Matte O’Brien | Music by Matt Vinson | Directed by Jenn Thom..." (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
• Franklin Academy: "Let's wish our Franklin Academy Admissions Ambassador, Ella the Wonder Dog, a Happy 1st Birthday! She's growing up here on campus! Our students love her and she always has kisses to give! (And baths to take after mud fun!) Happy Birthday." (Franklin Academy via Facebook)
• Hope Alliance, Inc.: "Adina discovered the futon today! Just for a little while but it's a big step for her!" (Hope Alliance, Inc. via Facebook)
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "Rev Erin's Vacation, Donation to HaRRP, Hymnal Dedication, Summer Book Group - https://mailchi.mp/7def23197891/for-our-church-family-7334107" (St. Stephen's Episcopal Church via Facebook)
• Hope Alliance, Inc.: "Plastic bags and food!! Thank u!!" (Hope Alliance, Inc. via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Time to get ready for the summer picnic! Sign up to help after service this Sunday - pizza lunch provided for all workers: https://buff.ly/3RsJeIQ" (Living Rock Church 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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