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Morning Essex! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Coffeehouse Concert with Paul Loether at High Nine Brewery
- Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th at Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church of Madison
- ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert at The Morgan School
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
📸 Around Essex
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex
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★ Featured events ★
- Coffeehouse Concert with Paul Loether →
High Nine Brewery, 6 Winter Ave, Deep River
6:30 pm - Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th →
Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meeting House Ln, Madison
11:30 am - ONE: For Harmony, For Humanity · Community Preview Concert →
The Morgan School, 71 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton
5:00 pm - " Buddy's Walk for Canine Cancer" →
Canine Cancer Alliance - A NonProfit 501c3,
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Loss Support Group →
Women & Family Life Center, 96 Fair St, Guilford, CT, 06437
12:00 pm - Crafty Leaves →
Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St, Essex
4:00 pm - Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
9:30 am - Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
10:30 am - Baby Playtime (Birth - Age 2) →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
10:00 am - CHOICES Medicare Counseling at Essex Library Association →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
3:00 pm - Nature Storytime (with Rockfall Foundation) →
Ivoryton Library, 106 Main St, Essex
6:00 pm - Teen Writing Contest - Two Line Horror Story →
Essex Library Association
9:00 am
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC posted a job opening for Product Design Engineer II in Old Saybrook. Apply here.
- East Haddam Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian Full Time High School in East Haddam. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Old Saybrook
- 'A Strong Record of Public Service' (ctexaminer.com)
- Coastal storm brings high winds, submerged docks, and power outages to Old Saybrook (wfsb.com)
- CT-owned intersections are getting video detection upgrades. What that means for drivers (courant.com)
Lyme
- Old Lyme Approves Higher Transfer Station Fees, Backs Point O'Woods Dredging Grant (patch.com)
Clinton
- Programs and Events at Killingworth Library, October 2026 (hk-now.com)
Ok Essex! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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