🌱Take A Hike In Haddam + Beatles Fans Take Note

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything going on today in The Haddams-Killingworth.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 64 Low: 53.

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

1. Spring is the time to get out and get going. One perfect way to do that is to explore the beauty and nature in your own towns. In an effort to help Haddam residents do just a website has been created that identifies and explains the over 50 miles of trails the town has to offer. Designed to provide information about the trails and help you choose the right one for you. (Facebook)
2. Tennis anyone? According to an article on HK Now, the Haddam Killingworth High School Varsity Boys Tennis team defeated Coginchaug on Monday with a final score of 5-0. Congratulations! (HK Now)
3. Beatles fans take note; Ringo Star is coming to the Nutmeg State! The iconic rock musician will help kick off the new Sound On Sound music festival, which will be held in Bridgeport on September 23 at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. (Patch)

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Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue: "CDHR is sponsoring our 10th Annual Gelding Clinic on Saturday, May 7 (rain date, Sunday, May 8). Since the start of this vital program, CDHR has helped over 100 equines and horse owners in need with the issue of unwanted horses." (Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "Please note: the library will be closed on April 15 for Good Friday. We are open all other weekdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m." (Facebook)
• Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department: "Registration will open up soon! But here is a sneak peak!" (Facebook)
• East Haddam Land Trust: "A free webinar, April 20 at noon, for those looking to shrink or eliminate their lawn to reduce the need to feed a gas mower, reduce pollutants in the air, and benefit pollinating insects. (Facebook)

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