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SUMMARY:Essex Board of Trade's 2nd Annual Photo Contest!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary\, the Essex Board of Trade invites photographers of all ages to capture the people\, places\, traditions\, and moments that make Essex\, Centerbrook\, and Ivoryton uniquely American. \nTheme: The Essex Experience America 250\nPrize: The winning photograph will be professionally framed and exhibited at the historic Essex Art Association Gallery.\nContest Timeline\nPhoto Submission Period: August 1–15\nPublic Voting on EssexCT.com: August 15–22 \nThe five photographs receiving the most public votes will advance to a final judging panel. \nHow to Enter \n\nCapture a photograph that reflects the spirit\, history\, character\, or community of Essex\, Centerbrook\, or Ivoryton.\nSubmit up to five high-quality photographs between August 1 and August 15 through EssexCT.com using this link: https://essexct.com/the-essex-experience-america-250-photo-contest-submissions/\nEncourage friends and family to vote during the public voting period.\n\nThe top five vote-getters will be reviewed by a judging panel\, which will select the winning image. Whether it’s a historic landmark\, a local tradition\, waterfront beauty\, community gathering\, or everyday village life\, show us what makes The Essex Experience special as we celebrate America 250.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-board-of-trades-2nd-annual-photo-contest/
LOCATION:CT
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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 to attend.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/wiggle-worms-story-time-ages-birth-3-2/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Essex Library Association\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T130000
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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/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
DESCRIPTION:Kids and families are invited to join Ivoryton Library and celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day by making our own mug recipes for chocolate chip cookies!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/national-chocolate-chip-cookie-day/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Library Association\, 106 Main St\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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SUMMARY:Plant the Seed Learning Series: Handwriting Fun! (Ages 7-18)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids and teens ages 7-18. \nThe Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed\, Read!” Each week\, join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore a different hobby\, skill\, or craft. \nThis week\, join calligraphy artist Debby Reelitz to bring the alphabet to life! We’ll look at the rules about letters and then break all of them! Step by step\, you will learn more than 20 techniques to alter your handwriting\, add color with a basic set of supplies and build in decorative elements. We’ll be playing with highlighters\, pencils\, colored pencils\, gel pens and markers. Plus\, we’ll create a mini-project with the techniques we’ll learn. \nDebby Reelitz’s 5th grade teacher introduced her to calligraphy and she loves to share her passion for handwritten letters with young people. Kids are taught the practical side of the alphabet with spelling and writing sentences and taking tests. Debby loves to help kids discover the joy in being creative with those oh-so-useful-26-symbols. Debby lives in North Granby\, Connecticut. Information can be found at her website: https://letteringdesign.com \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is required as space is limited. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/plant-the-seed-learning-series-handwriting-fun-ages-7-18/
LOCATION:Essex Library Association\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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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/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Essex Indoor Golf\, 23 Saybrook Road\, Essex\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events
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