🌱 Veterans Seminar At Library + Baseball Camp Signups + Garden Advice

Hello, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 74 Low: 55.
• Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 59.

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

1. The Killingworth Library will be hosting a seminar on Jun. 22 from 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for veterans. The seminar will be led by Killingworth Veterans Representative Richard Mason who will discuss news and updates from the State and Federal VA. To register for this event, click here or email veterans@townofKillingworth.com. (HK-Now)
2. The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department is seeking baseball players to join the Skyhawks Baseball Camp. This camp runs from Jun. 21-23 and is open to children between the ages of seven and 12. Campers will learn baseball fundamentals such as catching, throwing, fielding, and hitting, as well as teamwork and responsibility. Click here to register or learn more. (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)
3. The Master Gardener Office at the Middlesex County Extension Center in Haddam is open for your gardening questions! The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Master Gardeners are available to answer gardening-related questions, provide advice on soil improvements, and suggest plants for particular locations. Master Gardeners can also assist with plant and insect identification. (HK-Now)

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Today and tomorrow in and around The Haddams-Killingworth:

Wednesday, June 14

• East Haddam Farmers Market At Ballek's Garden Center (3:30 PM)
• Yoga For Men At Joyspace Movement Lab, Clinton (5:45 PM)

Thursday, June 15

• Toddler Tunes At Brainerd Memorial Library (10:00 AM)
• Meditation In Middletown At Starr Mill, Middletown (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Haddam Historical Society shared pictures from its recent Croquet and Chardonnay fundraiser. The event was a success, and Kent Jarrell won the golden mallet. (Haddam Historical Society - Thankful Arnold House Museum via Facebook)
• The Historic Haddam Middle Public Library is inviting patrons to bring laptops or pencils and paper to write at the library. The library offers comfortable chairs, wifi, and few distractions as you settle into your next writing project. (Historic Haddam Middle Public Library via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, the Henry Carter Hull Library in nearby Clinton will be hosting an event called All About Opossums with Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue. On Jun. 21 at 5:00 p.m., attendees will learn about wildlife rehabilitation and meet two "opossum ambassadors." Children over the age of six may pet and have their pictures taken with opossums. To register, click here. (Henry Carter Hull Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.