Fundraiser For Crash Victim + Restaurant Fire: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Dec. 4.

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First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 42 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. Fundraiser Started For Family Of New London Woman Killed In Crash: A fundraiser has been started for the family of a New London woman who was killed in a wreck in Virginia earlier this week. (New London Patch)
2. Firefighters knock down small blaze at New London restaurant: The fire at The Green Room was extinguished Thursday afternoon. (theday.com)
3. Fort Trumbull a popular place for a walk (theday.com)
4. New London offers free parking for the holidays (theday.com)
5. Housing rehabilitation and lead abatement funding available (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• Children's Take & Make: Eafmuff Snowmen (9:30 AM)
• Access Health CT Open Enrollment Fair (10:00 AM)
• Winter Wonder Day (11:00 AM)
• Book talk and signing with Steven Slosberg -- COLUMNIST: 45 Years of having a say (2:00 PM)

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New London Patch Notebook

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Nerwin's last trip up the river, 2008. https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/270034838491254" (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Band: "We want to give a huge thank you to our local Coast Guard Auxiliary for all of their help preparing for our first in-person concert in Leamy Concert Hall since 2020! We could not safely host this event without your help. Guardians Big Ba..." (Facebook)
• Ledge Light Health District: "LLHD COVID-19 SUMMARY: The number of new COVID cases within our jurisdiction continues to increase, which is consistent with an increase in COVID cases statewide, according to DPH data. Unfortunately, we expect this trend to continue as ..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "#USCGA had the privilege of hosting Rear Admiral Sinclair Harris, the President of National Naval Officers Association - NNOA, to speak with cadets and staff alike. Thank you for your time Admiral!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Come one, come all, to tonight's Winter Wonderland! https://www.facebook.com/mwrsubasenlon/posts/268210295346739" (Facebook)
• Sailfest New London: "NEW LONDON RESTAURATEUR PUBLISHES CHILDREN'S BOOK "We're Really All Just The Same!"" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Calling all cat lovers! Join us on Zoom and learn about your cats behavior with Dr. Rachel Geller. Registration is required, please visit: https://bit.ly/3wxQtoS." (Facebook)
• New London Main Street: "NEW LONDON RESTAURATEUR PUBLISHES CHILDREN'S BOOK "We're Really All Just The Same!"" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI The Navy's Ceremonial Guard provides a challenging leadership opportunity for enlisted Sailors E-4 through E-8 and officers, O-3 through O-5 for this challenging duty in the Nation's Capital. For more informaion visit NAVADMIN 269..." (Facebook)
• Flock Theatre: "Due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, we unfortunately were not able to return to our in person festivities of Make We Joy this year. In lieu of a live performance, please enjoy the magical virtual presentation by our loving community (o..." (Facebook)
• Flock Theatre: "Shadow puppet images for our upcoming collaboration with the @chorusofwesterly for their Christmas Pops concert! An adaptation of The Legend of the Poinsettia, set to the 2nd movement of John Rutter's Gloria. Paper cut puppets designed a..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Join us tonight for a special Happy Hour event at the Museum! From 4-6 PM, enjoy drinks and light refreshments, explore the galleries, and meet fellow friends during these special evening hours. Cost: $10 members/ $15 non-members See yo..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "New London offers free parking for the holidays Published December 02. 2021 5:58PM | Updated December 02. 2021 6:10PM New London — The New London Parking Authority is now offering free parking downtown, an annual effort to allow stress-f..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "**Take advantage of our 2 for $10 deal of the week valid until Sunday, December 5** Help us continue to give the gift of reading by sponsoring a book through our Adopt-a-Book fundraiser. Visit http://PLNL.org/aabmain for a complete list ..." (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "Arts, Culture and Tourism Caucus Forum at Connecticut Science Center. Great to see so many familiar faces, participate in productive discussion and share insights and opportunities statewide." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Drawing night tonight at Spark Makerspace 7 Union St. New London. Starts at 6pm. Bring a sketch book. . . . #makerspace #sparkmakerspace #newlondonct #connecticut #CT #make #create #collaborate #7union #drawing" (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today's Market https://rem.ax/31sChlD" (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "I am the lucky one as I was able to assist in helping a wonderful person full fill her dream. https://rma.reviews/TMPPahZjKoLN" (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)
• Her Campus at Conn College: "actual footage of us bc it's almost the weekend! happy friday! #hercampus #hercampusconn #connecticutcollege #weekend" (Facebook)
• New London Harbor Light: "This event is postponed -- there are construction and permitting delays that prevent our scheduling this event: date TBD." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Coming up tomorrow -- Saturday -- at 2 PM Newspaperman Steve Slosberg at the Custom House" (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "This event is postponed -- there are construction and permitting delays that prevent our scheduling this event: date TBD." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College, Hale Center for Career Development: "We all have them and everyone values them!" (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Tips for Single Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality https://rem.ax/3DnhhK1" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "To apply for teen volunteering the teen will need to fill out this application: shorturl.at/loI57" (Facebook)
• FRESH New London: "Giving Tuesday is over, but our 144 Envelope Challenge is still going strong! Donate today, and support FRESH's work in empowering youth, connecting communities, and fighting for food and social justice! Check out https://freshnewlondon...." (Facebook)

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