🌱Planking Shad On An Open Fire + Do You Have a REAL ID? You Need It!

Happy Sunday, people of The Haddams-Killingworth! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know in The Haddams-Killingworth today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of sun. High: 49 Low: 45.

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

1. Have you ever wondered how to plank shad on an open fire? Well, wonder no more! Haddam Shad Museum directors Jack Calhoun and Lenny Kochanowsky will be holding a live demonstration of planking shad on an open fire on Sunday, May 15 at the Haddam Shad Museum. (HK Now)
2. It's high alert once again in all eight Connecticut counties in regard to COVID-19 transmission warning levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the entire state is either in medium or high warning levels and Hartford, Middlesex and New Haven counties are being warned to wear masks when indoors when in public. (Patch)
3. Do you have a REAL ID? A REAL ID has a gold star in the top right corner of a license and you will need it in order to use a state-issued driver's license or identification card to fly domestically or enter certain federal buildings. The Department of Homeland Security will begin enforcement on May 3, 2023. The REAL ID Act was passed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. (Patch)

From my notebook:

• The Riverhouse: "Love being able to host ceremonies in the rain with our newly covered bridal patio!" (Instagram)
• Goodspeed Musicals: "Get a glimpse of what the stage will look like as Michael Schweikardt discusses his set design for Goodspeed's Cabaret." (Facebook)
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "Opportunity to Learn & Share at St. Stephen's. Join our Delegates to Convention for a conversation." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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