June 26, 2025 Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 26
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Dog Days Returns to Essex for 15th Anniversary Event By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
Dog Days, a well-established dog adoption center based in North Branford, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a return to the town where it all began. The group will host a two-day adoption event outside The RiverLane, a women’s boutique at 7 Main Street in Essex, on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dog Days will bring more than 60 dogs from around Connecticut with the goal of placing them in safe, permanent homes. The event is being held in collaboration with The RiverLane and Dreamscapes Marketing and Design, both of which have supported Dog Days’ mission for years. “We are really excited to be able to do this,” said Robin Zubretsky, owner of The RiverLane. “It also fits with our mission to try to
help animals and animal rescues and shelters.” Rachel Edwards, owner of Dreamscapes Marketing and a longtime collaborator with Dog Days, described the detailed screening process that potential adopters go through. “Everybody has an application process that they must go through before adopting,” See Dog Days Returns page 12
This year’s Ivoryton Fourth of July Parade will step off thanks to help from Jessica Hammatt.................2
Music in the Air The Paddy Whack Band performs “All For Me Grog” during Make Music Day in Chester on June 21. The Irish folk group features Ned Ruete (ukulele), Leif Nilsson (banjo), Anne Gamble and Donna Lee (penny whistle), John Brown (guitar), Alan Fogget (fiddle), and Patrice Ashburner-Smith (bodhran). Make Music Day is a global celebration held on the summer solstice, inviting musicians of all levels to share live music in public spaces.
Photo by Laura Matesky/ Valley Courier
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A Travelogue Liz Egan kicks off a multi-part series recounting her travels with Con Brio..............................25