Community Corner

SoundWaves Concert, The Emporium and Civil War Soldiers of Color

Five things to know on Thursday, August 22.

  1. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am with a high near 81, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 65.
  2. Today is the last of the SoundWaves Concert Series at Esker Point. The Ryan Montbleau Band is this week’s featured band. The show starts at 6 p.m. there is tree parking and free bus shuttle (runs continuously from 5:00 to 8:45 pm) is available at Fitch High School. If weather is questionable, call 860-441-6791 after 3 p.m. to confirm the status of the concert.
  3. There’s a talk tonight about Civil War Soldiers of Color from Southeastern New England at the Groton Public Library from 7 p.m. to 9.
  4. Are you yearning to show the world how smart you are? Come down to Margarita’s and show them what you've got! Trivia begins in the lounge at 9pm. There’s also trivia at the 99 Restaurant and at Applebees at 9 p.m.
  5. Saturday is the last day Mystic’s popular landmark, The Emporium, which is on Water Street, will be open to the public. Be sure to drop in and bid a fond farewell.


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