🌱Donate Old Sneakers, Help Essex ES + Ivoryton Playhouse New Show

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Essex-Chester-Deep River Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening these days in town. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Recycle your sneakers and help others.
• Be prepared! Narcan training!
• Get in the holiday spirit at the Ivoryton Playhouse!

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But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 65 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Essex-Chester-Deep River today:

1. According to the Essex Elementary School PTO, "It's that time of year to clean out your closet! Essex Elementary is asking for your oldest sneakers. Don't throw them away! Instead, drop them off in the blue bin found at any of the following locations, Essex Mail Mart, Essex Hardware, Valley Shore YMCA and Essex Elementary. Through Got Sneakers?, the PTO gets up to $1 per pair of sneakers (any condition!) donated. The shoes are refurbished & sent to developing countries or recycled." (Got Sneakers Fundraiser)
2. Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman, Kristen Roberts of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that the Middlesex Chamber will be hosting a free training on the administration and uses for Narcan. This important training will be held in person at the Chamber office or via Zoom on Wednesday, November 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This life saving program is presented by the Chamber's Recovery Employment Program (REP), Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council (MCSAAC), the Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS), Alliance for Prevention and Wellness Program of BHcare and the Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services. To register for this free training, visit www.middlesexchamber.com. (Press Release Desk)
3. The holidays are almost upon us. Boughs of holly and turkey with all the trimmings and a big dollop of nostalgia are all we need to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. According to a press release from the Ivoryton Playhouse, the Winter Wonderletters, a marvelous holiday musical, will be opening at the Ivoryton Playhouse on Thursday, November 17, to help us get into the holiday season spirit. "All your favorite holiday songs, including great '60s versions of classics such as "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," "Jingle Bell Rock," "Run, Rudolph, Run," and "Winter Wonderland," will be part of the show. There are lots of laughs and audience participation. It will be a magical night of fun for the whole family, filled with the spirit of the season. Winter Wonderettes runs through Sunday, December 18th. Performance times are Wednesday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm; evening performances are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm. There are no performances on November 23, 24 or 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Tickets are $55 for adults, $50 for seniors, and $25 for students. Tickets are available online at ivorytonplayhouse.org or by calling the box office at 860.767.7318. (Ivoryton Playhouse)

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Today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

• "Light Shifts" Exhibition (12:00 PM)
• First Thursday Book Club - Essex Library Association (4:00 PM)
• Anime Night @ The Nest! 18-20 somethings (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Essex Library: "Make, Take & Bake: Thanksgiving Dessert, a program for teens (grades 7-12). Make a batch of eight cinnamon apple pie bites to take and bake at home. Just bring a cookie sheet and we'll take care of the rest! Registration is limited. Call 860-767-1560." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau: "Friends! You aren't going to want to miss this! Moms empowerment group!" (Tri-Town Youth Services Bureau via Facebook)
• Deep River Public Library: "November's Grab-n-Go: The Mystery of the Stolen Species. Can you solve the mystery of who stole the rare plant? Use the QR code or Youtube link to follow along. Get clues, find out how science is used to solve crimes." (Deep River Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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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