1st Night Of Hanukkah + Coast Guard Artwork: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 40 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. New London celebrates the first night of Hanukkah (theday.com)
2. Coast Guard Academy seeking large-scale artwork for new building (theday.com)
3. Ribbon cutting for open space in Groton (theday.com)
4. Police: Woman wanted for breaking into cars during youth soccer game in CT (New Haven Register)
5. Burnett's Country Gardens hosts Makers Market on Small Business Saturday (Hartford Courant)

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Today in New London:

• Giving Tuesday - Habitat for Humanity Eastern Connecticut (12:00 AM)
• Perler Bead Workshop - Public Library of New London (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Happy Hanukkah from #USCGA!!" (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Band: "From all of us, wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy Hanukkah!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "To the Jewish members of our community, SUBASE New London wishes you a Happy Hannukah! https://www.facebook.com/NavyMCPON/posts/444869297007713" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS PROMOTE: ok, I finally got another one! Great shots of COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program 'Old Bear' and newly-minted LTJG Riley McNulty, CGA '20 (Midfield/Arnold, MD/Broadneck) on the bow of USCGC WILLIAM TRUMP - a 154-foo..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "In The Academic Minute, Professor of Economics Mark Stelzner examines the birth of modern capitalism and its ties to slavery. https://bit.ly/3cEooTJ" (Facebook)
• FRESH New London: "We are grateful for your kindness, wisdom, and most of all your hugs. Thank you for your unwavering support for FRESH and the huge impact you made on New London. Rest In Power. You are already missed." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Upcoming Navy Privatized Family Housing Third-Party Inspections As part of the requirements established in the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Commander, Navy Installations Command will be facilitating third-p..." (Facebook)
• New London Police Union: "New London Police and Fire Union Toy Drive. A holiday tradition which started 21 years ago by the members of the Police and Fire unions. We love seeing familiar faces but truly hope to see new ones. We look forward to seeing everyone." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "The association is seeking submissions from muralists and artists interested in creating art for two walls inside, both of which are 40-by-16-foot spaces. One spot is above the entrance on the north side of the building. The other is on ..." (Facebook)
• The Williams School: "Service Committee members set up a tree in the Teaching & Learning Hub to collect mittens, hats, gloves, and boots for for the @thewarmcenter! Service Committee will be collecting donations through 12/17!" (Facebook)
• New London Public Schools: "Hola Familias! Los invitamos este miércoles 1 de diciembre a nuestra cena informativa. C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet School 50 Mercer St, New London CT 06320 De 5 pm a 6:30 pm Acompáñenos para una deliciosa cena gratuita ..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Open Sew in Fiber Arts Monday 6pm at Spark Makerspace 7 Union St. New London Come Sew with us. (Suggested donation $5)" (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "Learn more and pre-register for CFA's 49th Annual Meeting at https://www.childandfamilyagency.org/event/49th-annual-meeting/" (Facebook)
• FRESH New London: "Can you help our pop-up food pantry partners this December? Sign up using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A49ADA629A3F94-help3" (Facebook)
• New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "This year for GivingTuesday, please consider a gift to the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. It helps hundreds of people per year, people like Donald, along their path to a permanent home. https://www.facebook.com/donate/2343630392..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "It's getting chilly both outside, and inside this snowglobe! Check out our how-to video so you don't get stuck inside your Paper Plate Snowglobe! Paper Plate Snowglobe kits will be available in the Children's Room all week. Stop by for y..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Bah-dah-boom -- 3 events this week at the Custom House ~ OpenMic tonight ~ Soiree on Wednesday ~ Book talk Saturday It's What's Up -- November 28, 2021 https://conta.cc/313Rb1o" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Adopt-a-Book Deal of the Week: Sponsor any two books for the price of one. You can visit the library or sponsor them online at www.plnl.org/aab2021" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Our Mystery Book Club is returning for a Zoom session with local author, Faye Ringel! Faye will lead a discussion of the Fall of Angels by Barbara Cleverly. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk at the Public Library o..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head to the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for free admission into their Winter Wonder Day! Want to want to get your photos taken with Santa? Make sure you pre-register on their website here: https:/..." (Facebook)

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