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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/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Story Time: Lions & Lambs (Ages 2-5)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed\, playful story time that helps kids notice how the seasons change. We’ll explore the shift from winter to spring with bold\, energetic stories and soft\, cozy tales that highlight nature’s changing moods. \nJoin us for themed stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors\, shapes\, opposites\, the ABCs and much more\, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/little-learners-story-time-lions-lambs-ages-2-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work\, The Astral Library\, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library\, where books are not just objects\, but doors to new worlds\, new lives\, and new futures. REGISTER HERE. or call the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/virtual-author-talk-book-portals-and-journeys-of-literary-magic-with-kate-quinn/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Lyman Allyn’s "American Perspectives" with Curator Tanya Pohrt
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, Lyman Allyn Curator Tanya Pohrt will present an illustrated lecture at Essex Library focusing on America’s 250\, with dynamic stories and highlights from the Lyman Allyn’s collection. \nThis lecture will preview a special installation opening in late April 2026 in the American Perspectives gallery showcasing recent acquisitions\, seldom-seen objects from storage\, and new research undertaken with Connecticut College students. This talk reflects on regional history\, identity\, and the complex shaping of American ideals in the Revolutionary era and beyond. \nThis program is free and open to the public at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Register by calling the library at 860-767-1560 or visiting the Events Calendar of youressexlibrary.org. \nAbout Tanya Pohrt: Tanya Pohrt has curated numerous exhibitions at the Lyman Allyn\, including China from China: Porcelain and Stories of Early American Trade (2025)\, Beatrice Cuming: Connecticut Precisionist (2024)\, Barkley L. Hendricks in New London (2023)\, and The Way Sisters: Miniaturists of the Early Republic (2021- ’22)\, among other exhibitions\, including the Museum’s long-term exhibition gallery Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London. Holding a Ph.D. in American Art History from the University of Delaware (received 2013)\, she was previously a Marcia Brady Tucker Fellow in American Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale University Art Gallery.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/lyman-allyns-american-perspectives-with-curator-tanya-pohrt/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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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/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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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-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Hills Academy\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:EBOT Business After Hours at Pencil & Wool
DESCRIPTION:Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours\, a relaxed time with light refreshments\, great conversation\, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses.\nDate: March 11thTime: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: Pencil & Wool\,12 Main Street Suite 6\, Essex\, CT\n\nThis event is a special perk for EBOT members\, but if you’re curious about joining\, this is the perfect time to learn more! Membership connects you with our vibrant local business community\, gives you a voice in town events\, and offers valuable networking opportunities.  Learn how to become a member: https:// essexct.com/membership-2/
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ebot-business-after-hours-at-pencil-and-wool/
LOCATION:Pencil & Wool\, 12 Main Street Suite 6\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,EBOT Meetings,Events,Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:All About Axolotls (Ages 5-12)
DESCRIPTION:Join educators from the Amphibian Reptile Center for their All About Axolotls presentation\, filled with engaging education\, hands-on fun\, and fascinating facts to remember and share with friends and family. Participants will learn about axolotls’ origins in Aztec culture\, the scientist whose laboratory discoveries have helped shape modern research\, the responsibilities of caring for one as a pet\, the three ways axolotls breathe\, and how some can even glow! \nThe Amphibian Reptile Center’s mission is to help change the world for people and animals who need it most. Serving as a voice for animals who cannot speak for themselves\, the Center promotes proper care\, health\, and responsible ownership as top priorities. Through educational programs for all ages\, the Amphibian Reptile Center aims to inspire individuals to be the change they wish to see and to work toward a more responsible and compassionate future for the reptile and amphibian community. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/all-about-axolotls-ages-5-12/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr in this virtual author talk presented by Essex Library. In Nightmare Obscura\, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body. Drawing on her expertise in nightmares\, lucid dreaming\, and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering\, she reveals how we can revolutionize our sleeping—and waking—health. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/virtual-author-talk-unlock-the-hidden-power-of-dreams-with-sleep-expert-michelle-carr/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
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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/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Adult Board Game Fun at Essex Library!
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a casual way to meet new people and socialize in a fun way? Visit the Essex Library this month to play a low-stress\, engaging adult board game! Participants can choose from a variety of games including Parcheesi\, Scrabble or Checkers\, among other options. This program is FREE and open to the public at 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. No registration is necessary\, drop-in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/adult-board-game-fun-at-essex-library/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T093000
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SUMMARY:Sensory Playtime (Ages Birth-5)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on\, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration\, creativity\, and early learning through touch\, sound\, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station\, at their own pace\, to scoop\, squish\, pour\, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe\, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development\, fine motor skills\, and social interaction—come play\, learn\, and make a (little) mess with us! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nProgram funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund\, and the Whelen Family Fund.\nRegistration is required for each individual session. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/sensory-playtime-ages-birth-5/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Trivia
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean\, family-friendly atmosphere\, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes\, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission\, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then\, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu\, along with our extensive selection of beer\, cocktails\, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So\, bring your friends\, bring your family\, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/tuesday-night-trivia/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Essex Indoor Golf\, 23 Saybrook Road\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
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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/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T110000
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SUMMARY:Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)
DESCRIPTION:A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages Birth-3)\nThis story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! \nNo registration required.\nDue to space\, Please choose 1 session per day to attend.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/wiggle-worms-story-time-ages-birth-3/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T130000
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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/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T130000
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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/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
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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/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
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CREATED:20260223T174004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T174004Z
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SUMMARY:River Tales: Eagle Cove
DESCRIPTION:Swing by the Connecticut River Museum for stories take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history! Perfect for young learners 4+ and their caregivers. Check in at the front desk upon arrival. \nIt’s prime eagle-spotting season along the Connecticut River and Winter Wildlife cruises are in full swing! Soar on over to the Connecticut River Museum to learn all about eagle behavior and the important role they play in the ecosystem. \nA program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers\, River Tales includes a story\, a craft activity\, and an opportunity to explore the Connecticut River Museum’s exhibits through a scavenger hunt. In March\, we’ll read On Eagle Cove by Jane Yolen\, a book following a child and her mother after they spot a pair of eagles mating and go on a journey to find eagle chicks. \nAll River Tales reservations include Museum admission for one adult and one child and must be purchased in advance. Children MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian during this event. \nQuestions? Email lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org
URL:https://essexct.com/event/river-tales-eagle-cove/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main St\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
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SUMMARY:Irish Classics with Pierce Campbell and Paul Neri
DESCRIPTION:As St. Patrick’s Day approaches\, the Essex Library will welcome former Connecticut State Troubadour Pierce Campbell and Banjoist Paul Neri for an unforgettable and lively performance filled with Irish and Celtic folk music. The repertoire is sure to get feet tapping and hands clapping\, creating a spirited and energetic atmosphere. \nThis program is free and open to the public at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, Ct. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register HERE or call the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/irish-classics-with-pierce-campbell-and-paul-neri/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T203000
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’60’s\, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties\, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks\, the Beatles\, the Animals\, Creedence Clearwater Revival…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260223T181709Z
CREATED:20260223T181709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T181709Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Chefs: Monster Cookie Balls (Ages 5-12)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 5-12. \nStep into the “kitchen” with Miss Nicole and learn how to make no-bake monster cookie balls! This super delicious recipe is full of oats\, peanut butter\, and of course\, chocolate! \nAllergens: recipe contains oats\, peanuts\, honey\, vanilla extract\, chocolate\, & M&M Candy. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/junior-chefs-monster-cookie-balls-ages-5-12/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191542Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191542Z
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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/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260223T181932Z
CREATED:20260223T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T181932Z
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Story Time: Read Across America (Ages 2-5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 2-5. \nJoin us for a special Read Across America Day story time with favorite stories and early literacy activities that highlight the magic of reading together! \nJoin us for themed stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors\, shapes\, opposites\, the ABCs and much more\, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/little-learners-story-time-read-across-america-ages-2-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T141846Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Healthy Ecosystem in the Landscape and Why it Matters with Jim Sirch
DESCRIPTION:A trained Naturalist and President of the Connecticut Horticultural Society\, Jim Sirch will be at Essex Library to provide a lecture on how to create a healthy eco-system in the landscape that functions well for people and wildlife. Sirch will discuss how species interact in the landscape as well as offer tips related to which plantings help create synergy. \nThis program is free and open to the public at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Register online HERE or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/creating-a-healthy-ecosystem-in-the-landscape-and-why-it-matters-with-jim-sirch/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191542Z
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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/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260223T180924Z
CREATED:20260223T180924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T180924Z
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SUMMARY:Signs\, Impacts & Responses to Strokes with Middlesex Hospital Paramedic Brad Fowler
DESCRIPTION:Middlesex Hospital Paramedic Brad Fowler will discuss the signs and symptoms of stroke in the Buel Room of Essex Library on Wednesday\, March 4 at 4 p.m. \nFowler will address: How often strokes occur and their impact; Who is at greatest risk of suffering a stroke; Causes and types of strokes; How to recognize stroke signs and symptoms and the importance of recognizing them early; Available treatments to reverse the side effects of stroke. \nThe program is free and open to the public at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT.  Register on the Events Calendar at youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/signs-impacts-responses-to-strokes-with-middlesex-hospital-paramedic-brad-fowler/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191541Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
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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/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T103000
DTSTAMP:20260223T190533Z
CREATED:20260223T190515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T190533Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Playtime (Ages Birth-5)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on\, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration\, creativity\, and early learning through touch\, sound\, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station\, at their own pace\, to scoop\, squish\, pour\, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe\, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development\, fine motor skills\, and social interaction—come play\, learn\, and make a (little) mess with us! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nProgram funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund\, and the Whelen Family Fund.\nRegistration is required for each individual session. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/sensory-playtime-ages-birth-5/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20250519T204404Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T204404Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Trivia
DESCRIPTION:What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean\, family-friendly atmosphere\, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes\, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission\, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then\, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu\, along with our extensive selection of beer\, cocktails\, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So\, bring your friends\, bring your family\, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/tuesday-night-trivia/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Essex Indoor Golf\, 23 Saybrook Road\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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