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SUMMARY:Essex Board of Trade Community Raffle - Ticket Purchases
DESCRIPTION:NEW! Introducing the Essex Board of Trade Community Raffle! For just $10\, you’ll have 30 chances to win wonderful prizes generously donated by local Essex-area businesses and organizations throughout November. Your participation supports the Essex Board of Trade and the vibrant business community we’re proud to represent. \nClick HERE to purchase tickets.  Tickets are available from October 1 through October 28. \nFor rules and details\, click HERE.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-board-of-trade-community-raffle-ticket-purchases/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Baby Keepsake (Birth - Age 2)
DESCRIPTION:Program designed for caregivers and their child\, age birth – 2. \nIn Baby Keepsake\, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures\, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years. \nThis month: Let’s celebrate Fall! Transform salt dough into an adorable clay pumpkin keepsake with your child’s hand or footprint! \nWhat to Expect: \nWe’ll gather together for a brief lap sit story session\, and then caregivers and babies will work together to make our keepsake! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/baby-keepsake-birth-age-2-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library Association\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Interested in leaving your mark on Essex History? Then\, please join us our Monthly Volunteer Open House! If you want to learn how to support EHS as a volunteer\, please join us for this meet and greet. This is a no-commitment\, hour long introduction to volunteerism with Essex Historical Society. One of our staff will give you a tour of Hills Academy and outline our volunteer positions including: \n\n\nCollections and research \n\n\nEducation and Programming \n\n\nEvent planning and fundraising \n\n\nTour Guide for Pratt House and Walking Tours \n\n\nMaintenance of Gardens at Pratt House \n\n\nPreservation and up-keep of EHS’s two historic sites \n\n\nNo need to RSVP\, simply arrive at Hills Academy (22 Prospect Street\, parking and entrance in rear) between 10:30-11:30 am\, and we will give you the information. If you can’t join us this month\, we hope to see you at the next Open House. Open Houses will be held in the same place\, at the same time on the 2nd Wednesday of each month\, unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/new-volunteer-open-house-2/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Hills Academy\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:Focus on Fall Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store presents its annual Focus on Fall exhibition\, which opened on September 18 and will continue through Saturday\, November 7. The annual autumn exhibit brings together fine art and handcrafted work inspired by the colors\, textures\, atmosphere\, and natural transformations of the fall in New England. \nThrough painting\, mixed media\, photography\, sculpture\, fine craft\, and seasonal artisan pieces\, artists explore autumn’s changing foliage\, landscapes\, light\, weather\, wildlife\, and harvest imagery—from brilliant color and abundance to the quieter transition toward winter. \nThe gallery offers an ideal introduction to the exhibition for longtime collectors\, visitors searching for an original seasonal piece or gift\, and those who want to experience art reflecting the landscape and atmosphere of the fall season. \nAs always\, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery\, glass\, fiber\, home décor\, jewelry\, clothing\, and accessories\, as well as children’s books and toys. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, Connecticut. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday\, noon to 6 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. \nFor more information about gallery exhibits\, and classes and workshops for adults\, teens\, and children\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. \nFollow Spectrum on social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/focus-on-fall-art-show/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:At the Gallery - Personal Shrine Assemblage
DESCRIPTION:During this class participants will create three-dimensional artistic compositions made by combining various everyday objects\, scraps and/or materials such as wood\, metal\, cloth or paper into a unified whole. \nAssemblage is closely related to collage but extends into sculpture. It is a mixed media construction combining the artist’s creativity and the visual appeal of themed collections. \nYour collections mirror you and inspire you to create. Put on your “Bag Lady “garb and wherever you go let your creative instincts take over. As a mixed media artist\, you most likely have already been finding inspiration in 3-dimensional paraphernalia and cut up imagery. Assemblage creates a synchronicity between you and the objects you choose to use. It highlights transformation of your collections and “spotlights” a theme\, letting images and objects speak to the viewer. \nRegina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli\, colors\, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world\, never realistic\, injecting her own narratives\, metaphors\, and icons.  Regina works instinctually\, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer\, make a connection\, bringing their own experiences to the work. \nRegina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London\, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes.  Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design)\, The New Art Center in Newton – MA\, South Shore Art Center – MA\, West Hartford Art League\, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven\, CT\, Yale University and The British Art Museum. \nRegina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S.\, Europe\, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven\, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/at-the-gallery-personal-shrine-assemblage/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:National Dessert Day
DESCRIPTION:Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Dessert Day by creating all kinds of no-bake desserts! From pudding “dirt” to edible cookie dough\, we will make lots of treats to enjoy!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/national-dessert-day/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Library Association\, 106 Main St\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Brickside Pizza!
DESCRIPTION:Free to Play! Food & Drink Specials! Prize for the Winning Team!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/trivia-night-at-brickside-pizza/
LOCATION:Brickside Pizza\, 107 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Candidate Forum at John Winthrop Middle School
DESCRIPTION:The Essex and Brainerd Libraries will jointly sponsor a forum for state senate and house candidates in our shared districts on Wednesday\, October 14th at 6:30 PM in the auditorium at John Winthrop Middle School. Participating candidates for the District 36 House seat are Renee LaMark Muir (D) and Guy Tuccero (R) and for the District 33 Senate seat Incumbent Senator Norm Needleman (D) and Charles Ferraro (R). Moderators will be Essex Library Director Ann Thompson and Brainerd Library Director Marissa Lehmacher. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For more information\, please call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560 or the Brainerd Library at 860-345-2204. John Winthrop Middle School is located at 1 Winthrop Road in Deep River.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/2026-candidate-forum-at-john-winthrop-middle-school/
LOCATION:John Winthrop Middle School\, 1 Winthrop Road\, Deep River\, CT\, 06417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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