Community Corner

Food Fight at the Library, Laughter is the Breast Medicine, and History of the Mystic Liberty Pole

Five things to know on October 10.

  1. Weather Underground says today will likely be overcast with a chance of rain with a high of 68F and tonight will be Overcast with rain and fog overnight with a low of 55F.
  2. Thursday muni meetings:The Fort Hill Homes Neighborhood Revitalization Zone meets at 5:30 at Town Hall Annex, Ledge Light Health District Board of Directors meets at LLHD at 5:30; Mystic Fire District Executive Board meets at 7 p.m. at B.F. Hoxie Fire House; Noank Fire District Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. at Noank Fire House; Poquonnock Bridge Fire District meets at 7 p.m. at Groton Senior Center; Shellfish Commission meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Annex; Zoning Commission - Special Meeting meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Annex; Noank Park Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. at Noank Fire House; Old Mystic Fire Department Board of Directors meets at 7:30 p.m. at Old Mystic Fire District Station.
  3. Be sure to grab your seat to hear inspirational speaker Eileen Kaplan, author of “Laughter is the Breast Medicine” at The Pink Mermaid at 1 p.m. today. She has spoken with humor and heart on making the lifestyle changes necessary for coping with cancer. Her speeches are always upbeat and enlightening about her personal journey as a "Survivor Thriver". Register by calling 860-865-0825.
  4. Tonight, food writer Lee White moderates a panel of local food reviewers and writers including Joan Gordon, Norwich Bulletin, Robert Rabine, Shoreline Times, and Marissa Nadolny, The Day, as they share their insiders' view of the restaurant world at the Groton Public Library at 7.
  5. The Mystic Women’s Club hosts John Kennedy and Bob Cushman tonight as they speak on the history and status of the Mystic Liberty Pole. All potential new members are welcome to attend this or any meeting. The group meets at 7 p.m. at St. Mark's Church Hall.


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