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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/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Essex Village
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SUMMARY:Get Into the Holiday Spirit for Children
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-session class\, children ages 7-11 learn to fold\, construct and paint 3-dimensional stars for the holidays.  Stars can be used as window decorations or as ornaments.  Perfect gifts for the season.  All materials included.  No experience necessary. \nCathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University\, Cathy has taught in the Newton\, MA\, Greenwich\, CT and East Lyme\, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass\, jewelry making and silver work\, enameling\, ceramics\, glass bead making\, and quilting. \nIn the interest of furthering her own education\, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy\, inspiration\, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, Connecticut. \nDates: Thursdays\, December 4\, 11\, 18 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM \nCost: $75 per child
URL:https://essexct.com/event/get-into-the-holiday-spirit-for-children/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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