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🌱 Patch AM: Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Cheyenne (Virtual Author Talk) and 9 more events
Happening soon: Preparing Your Yard For Winter Bird Feeding on the Essex Patch calendar

Hey hey Essex! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Preparing Your Yard For Winter Bird Feeding at Acton Public Library
- America at 250 for Educators at Jay Heritage Center
- Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Cheyenne (Virtual Author Talk) at Essex Library Association
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
- Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex
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★ Featured events ★
- Preparing Your Yard For Winter Bird Feeding →
Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook
6:00 pm - America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Shifting from Surviving to Thriving with Yasmine Cheyenne (Virtual Author Talk) →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
2:00 pm - AI for the Everyday: An Interactive Workshop, Presented by Essex Library Association →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Avenue, Essex
6:00 pm - AI for the Everyday: An Interactive Workshop, presented by Essex Library Association →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
6:00 pm - Board of Finance Meeting →
Essex Town Hall Room A, Essex
7:00 pm - Little Learners Story Time: Autumn (Ages 2-5) →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
10:00 am - STEAM Saturdays: Magnus Effect Cup Gliders (Ages 5-12) →
Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex
10:00 am - Art of the Guitar Concert Series: Guy Van Duser & Billy Novick →
Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty St, Chester
8:00 pm - River Valley Dance Project- Dance, Yoga and more. Movement for Life! →
River Valley Dance School, 500 Main St, Deep River
6:30 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
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Getting q lot of emails with an envelope to be opened inviting me to a party.
At least five and from friends. Don't open them. (Nextdoor Essex Village)
- Heico posted a job opening for 1st Shift Machine Operator in Chester. Apply here.
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Old Saybrook
- Old Saybrook fire chief steps down amid investigation into possible budget discrepancy (wtnh.com)
Westbrook
- CT museum to host block party, 'Live from the Boathouse!' lecture series. How to attend (courant.com)
Lyme
- Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Lyme (patch.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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