Corvette Event Coming Up + Weekend Weather Forecast

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Sept. 17.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and overcast throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in New London today:

1. Corvettes, muscle cars to descend on New London on Sunday: The event will be at Ocean Beach Park and is expected to attract cars from across the state. (theday.com)
2. Contemporary Cape Cod Available In New London: This turn key fully-furnished beach home is tucked away on a cul-de-sac and located at 9 Mott Ct. in New London. (New London Patch)
3. New London Weekend Weather Forecast (New London Patch)
4. New London: Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption Nearby (New London Patch)
5. New London Area Job Openings (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

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New London Patch Notebook

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "How it feels to be another day closer to #commencement. days!! #USCGA22" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting Congressman Joe Courtney of Connecticut's 2nd District! Courtney, who's a member of #USCGA Board of Visitors, toured the Academy's 103 acres while also speaking with higher leadership and cadets...." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Talk to your medical provider about getting vaccinated against COVID-19. #SinkCovid https://www.facebook.com/NavyInstallations/posts/10158048837402132" (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "Invited to perform as part of the 20th Anniversary 9/11 exercises at the Bethlehem Fair, the Mitchell College Select Chorus joined with members of the Litchfield County Choral Union last Saturday in presenting Arthur Sullivan's "The Long..." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "What a great opportunity for our community to "check in" on their mental health today! #FreshCheckDay #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #SelfLove" (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "Meet one of the newest members of our Residence Life team, Jacob Rock! The Mitchell College family is excited to have Jacob on board! Why you chose Mitchell: "I chose Mitchell because of the tight-knit community here and the vision the ..." (Facebook)
• RMMS- New London: "Those are our favorite places too, friend! " (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "Mitchell College faculty went "back to school" on Friday, August 27, for its 2021 Fall Conference, a now biannual professional development opportunity for full-time and adjunct faculty. Knowledge was shared, ideas were exchanged and comm..." (Facebook)
• The Williams School: "It's Wednesday - that means we've got extended Ninth this afternoon! Students use this hour of time to meet with teachers for open office hours, connect with peers to work on homework and assignments, and so much more!" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Athletics: "Connecticut College women's soccer is back! The Camels travel down the Thames to take on rival Coast Guard. Catch the action live at the link below beginning at 6 PM. #OneCamel https://bit.ly/2XnXaMv" (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS ARE STRONG: just got this great photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE players Cadet 1/c Logan Tobias (Midfield/Commack, NY/Commack), Cadet 1/c Paul Mamay (Defense/Merrick, NY/Calhoun) and Cadet 4/c Nick Butler (Defense..." (Facebook)
• Mitchell College: "So proud of the dedicated Mitchell students who are interning in our community and thankful for community partners like Waterford Youth & Family Services!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "A wise man once said, "Suicide is a permenant solution to a temporary problem." Look after your shipmates and coworkers out there. Military Crisis Line offers three ways to connect: Dial: 1-800-273-8255, then press 1 Text: 838255 https:/..." (Facebook)
• Ledge Light Health District: "Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is partnering with Griffin Hospital to hold pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics this weekend. No appointment, insurance, or ID needed! Get vaccinated and get a free $20 gift card as a thank you for doin..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE New London will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, Sept. 27, from 0900 to 1400, in the Chaplain Center. Sign up to help save a life!" (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Join us for Electronics Night (at 7 Union Street) and or Drawing Night (At the Whale Tail in New London) Every Thursday (Electronics) and Friday (Drawing) 6PM." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Updated Spectator Policy for Coast Guard Academy home games this Saturday, Sept. 18. VIEW HERE - https://bit.ly/3kd5fwE U.S. Coast Guard Academy Women's Soccer U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Tennis Coast Guard Academy Football" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "For the next five weeks, the Lyman Allyn is honoring #HispanicHeritageMonth. We begin today by celebrating Mexican Independence Day, with Doris Rosenthal's High Priestess. The crowded market scene honors the communal network of daily vil..." (Facebook)
• outCT: "The OutCT board members had a blast hanging out with some of our NewHaven Pride Center Siblings last night!!" (Facebook)
• Ledge Light Health District: "Another new testing opportunity! In partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Town of Stonington, CT, we are pleased to announce free, no appointment required PCR testing every Thursday from 4-7pm at the Stonin..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Athletics: "Conn College women's soccer takes down crosstown rival Coast Guard 2-1 to begin the season on a high note! #OneCamel Kat Norton - 1 goal, 1 assist Mya Johnson - 1 goal https://bit.ly/3nF6Eyg" (Facebook)
• Jepthah #11 Prince Hall Masonic Lodge: "Ledyard Police Department congratulate Officer Michael Mckinney who was among the honorees today as Mother Against Drunk Driving Connecticut Chapter held their annual event to honor Connecticut officers to end impaired driving in our com..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "There's still a couple more days to pick up one of these kits!" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "If you have a legal question about an upcoming case, you can sign up for an appointment to sit down with a volunteer attorney for 20 minutes! Register for our next Lawyers in Libraries session on September 30th. Call (860)447-1411 ext 5 ..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Help the Public Library of New London celebrate International Day of Peace by making paper cranes with us! Paper Crane Kits can be picked up in the Children's Room. You can make them in the library or bring them back to be stitched toget..." (Facebook)
• Cisla: "Interested in applying to CISLA but missed the information session? It's not too late! Complete the Intent to Apply form (link below) to state your interest in applying, and the CISLA office will follow up by email with detailed instruct..." (Facebook)

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