🌱 Women! Live Your Best Lives! + Karate For Kids This Summer

Good morning, everybody. Karena Garrity here with your Wednesday edition of the Haddams-Killingworth Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

It's going to be a hot one, so get to those pools, the beaches or inside air conditioning. The forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies and high humid. High: 94 Low: 75.

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

1. In an effort to help women in the area live their best lives, the Killingworth Women's Organization is holding a special event on Wednesday, September 14. Mark your calendars for "Living Your Best Live: Recognizing Aging in Yourself & Others or Where Did My Eyebrows Go.” The event will be held at the St. Lawerence Chruch Social Hall located at 7 Hemlock Drive, Killingworth, from 10:30 to 1 p.m. with a 10 a.m. check-in. It will include a light lunch. Some topics of discussion will include; health issues as one ages, how to be a caregiver, medicare coverage and more. Register at Killingworthseniors@gmail.com. (Killingworth Women's Organization via Facebook)
2. Businesses across the Haddams-Killingworth area are searching to fill openings on their staff and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings listed within the past week. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers are hiring. (Patch)
3. Do you want your little ones to learn the basics of karate? Are you looking for something fun to get your kids involved with this summer? Why not sign up for the Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department's Karate Kid's Program? The next session starts on July 25. Register today! (Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department via Facebook)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

• Science Wednesdays for Tiny Thinkers (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Killingworth Library Association: "The heat is on this week! Outside, that is, it's nice and cool in the library. Consider us your community cooling center, with wifi, board games, jigsaw puzzles, plenty to read and good company." (Killingworth Library Association via Facebook)
• East Haddam Youth & Family Services, Inc.: "SummerPalooza 2022 was a great success! We couldn't have done it without all of our donors and volunteers - THANK YOU!" (East Haddam Youth & Family Services, Inc. via Facebook)
• Higganum United Methodist Church: "We still have open spots. It's not to late to register. Just email us at VBSofHigganumUMC@gmail.com and we will send you the registration form..." (Higganum United Methodist Church via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. 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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