🌱Raising Money For Fire Victims + New Properties On The Market

Good day, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with today's The Haddams-Killingworth Daily.

First, today's weather:

Still gray out there. Today's forecast calls for occasional morning rain with a high of 43 degrees and a low of 20 degrees.

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

1. The Killingworth Lions Club will be collecting gift cards, as well as, cash and check donations, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Recycle Way. All proceeds will go to a local family who was recently displaced from their home due to a firey inferno that consumed their dwelling. (Facebook)
2. Three new properties hit the market in the Haddams-Killingworth community. See where they are and how much they are on the market for. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
3. Are you suffering from a case of the winter doldrums? Why not add a furry friend to the mix to brighten your days? Check out some of the most adorable, area cats and dogs up for adoption. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
4. The Killingworth Library Mystery Book Club's February book is "A Better Man," by Louise Penny. Newcomers are always welcome. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Goodspeed Musicals: "We're counting down the days until we open our doors for the first full season back since 2019! We can't wait to welcome you to cabaret in 100 days!" (Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "There's still time to register for Herbert Hoover in a New Light ~ presented by Phil Devlin, Tuesday, February 8th at 7 p.m. " (Facebook)
• East Haddam Youth & Family Services, Inc.: "Social media platforms are being used increasingly to sell illegal drugs. Learn more about this and how you can better protect your children." (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.