🌱Killingworth Historical Society's New Barn +15 Monkeypox Cases In CT

Hello again, hello! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the The Haddams-Killingworth Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 94 Low: 71.

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

1. Earlier this week the Killingworth Historical Society broke ground on the new barn build, which will be behind its headquarters at the Parmelee Farm Homestead. The new building will be used to better host events and to house and display the collection of historic Killingworth artifacts. In addition, other KHS projects going on at Parmalee Farm include moving the garage to its new location on the property. The KHS put out a post on Facebook that said, "We want to thank everyone who has supported all of our fundraising efforts, the Lions Club for their help with the concert, Jim Lally and the Schumack crew for moving the garage and doing the site work, and everyone who came to help us celebrate!" (Killingworth Historical Society, Killingworth CT via Facebook)
2. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, there are now 15 cases of monkeypox in Connecticut. According to NBC News, "Health officials in New Haven said the incubation period is typically three to 21 days following exposure. They are asking anyone who is diagnosed with monkeypox to isolate. They are also asking them to avoid close contact with people within the household and to maintain a safe distance from people and animals. They urge people in homes where there is a monkeypox case to make sure to clean and disinfect if they are using the same bathroom." (NBC Connecticut)
3. The list is out! Twenty Nutmeg State individuals will be honored at one of Connecticut's most prestigious sports awards dinners in October. The Connecticut Sports Media Alliance (CSMA) has announced the full slate of award recipients, which will be honored at the 80th Gold Key Dinner. Check out the list to see if anyone you know is on it! (Patch)
4. Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Nutmeg State? Here is a list of 25-plus exciting events going on, put out by the CT Insider. What events will you be going to? (CT Insider)

From my notebook:

• Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum: "More Summer in Haddam Photos — 1930s from the Czepiel Family Collection. They are enjoying the CT River." (Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum via Facebook)
• Goodspeed Musicals: "Did you see Rashidra Scott's one woman show, "Ambassador of Love," at Goodspeed by the River last summer? Now she's bringing it back for one night only at The Green Room 42 in New York City!" (Goodspeed Musicals via Facebook)
• I-Park Foundation, Inc.: "Our July artists have arrived! Come and meet them at OPEN Studios on July 31! Spend an afternoon taking in art and conversation during the studio crawl from 2 to 3:30 pm. Select presentations begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by refreshments." (I-Park Foundation, Inc. via Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Whoo hoo! Work has finally started on the roof! Stay tuned to see the finished product!" (Living Rock Church via Facebook)
• Killingworth Historical Society, Killingworth CT: "Here is a short video from last night's groundbreaking for our barn. From left to right: Ken Wodatch, KHS president; Linda Dudek, KHS past president; Scott Hawkins, Parmelee Farm committee; and Rick Clare, Killingworth Lions Club." (Killingworth Historical Society, Killingworth CT via Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Deadline is approaching for grades 1-2. Register now to guarantee a spot on a team! Registration closes on Aug. 5! www.hksoccer.org Haddam-Killingworth Soccer Club" (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "We still have plenty of space in the modeling camp for next week. Visit www.hkrec.com to sign up today." (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll be 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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