Hospital Donation + Flu Shot Clinic: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Dec. 1.

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First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 45 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. Kindness in Real Life: L+M employees donate food for families in need: The United Way offered thanks for the donation. (theday.com)
2. Ledge Light offering free flu clinic Wednesday in New London: The clinic will include a supply of flu shots on a first-come, first-served basis. (theday.com)
3. Eastwinds Estate For Sale In New London (New London Patch)
4. New London Housing Market: Sale Prices By ZIP Code (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

• An Evening with Lisa Marien & jazz guitarist Fox Mills - Custom House Soiree - at 6:30 PM (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Happy 246th birthday to the United States Navy Chaplain Corps! SUBASE New London Commanding Officer Capt. Kenneth Curtin Jr. and base Deputy Chaplain Lt. Ken Bomberger cut a cake at the SUBASE Chaplain Center to honor the occasion." (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Band: "We are very excited to be welcoming back LIVE audiences in Leamy Concert Hall, beginning this Friday, at 7pm for our Guardians Big Band's concert: "Peter and the Wolf." Please carefully review the COVID protocols in place before arrival,..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI Americans call them junkers, fish call them home, Russians called them hiding places. https://www.facebook.com/NavalInstitute/posts/10159564190667173" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Soccer senior Mike Daunt has earned United Soccer Coaches Association All-Region honors! #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "SUBASE NEW LONDON HOSTS RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE The American Red Cross held a blood drive on Naval Submarine Base (SUBASE) New London in the base Chaplain Center, November 30, 2021. Sailors coordinated with civilian technicians to host the..." (Facebook)
• Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEAR REPPIN: just got this great shot featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN' S LACROSSE player LTJG T. J. Varley CGA '18 (Midfield/Cookville, TN/Cookeville) with his brother, Josh, after their annual high school alum lacrosse game last week ..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Ignite possibilities for our students this #GivingTuesday. #CamelsDefyBoundaries Support your Camels: https://bit.ly/3E6zwVu" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "On this #GivingTuesday consider making a gift that supports every effort undertaken by the Alumni Association. As our most versatile fund, the CGA Today Fund is "always ready" to support the Academy, our Alumni and your Association every..." (Facebook)
• Custom House Maritime Museum: "Published November 29. 2021 2:36PM | Updated November 29. 2021 7:54PM Groton — A 400-foot barge built to help deliver Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines arrived Monday at Electric Boat, the prime contractor for the submarines. T..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Now is the perfect time to get your little one signed up for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Earn free prizes every step of the way, just for reading. Right now, you can get a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten canvas tote bag fo..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us for an all ages gift making event! Come by the library on December 18th from 1pm to 4:30pm to make homemade gifts for the special people in your life. Registration is not required, just stop by and make a gift to give!" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Did you contribute this #GivingTuesday? Share our post to let us know you gave! #CamelsDefyBoundaries Support your Camels: https://bit.ly/3E6zwVu" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "This#GivingTuesday we are igniting possibilities for our students. #camelsdefyboundaries Go to give.conncoll.edu/GT2021 to learn more and give back." (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "Higher Edge's mission- To guide and support first generation students to and through college. And while we have a singular goal; there are 140 reasons to give - Our students! So on this Giving Tuesday; I hope you recognize all that our..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "This #GivingTuesday, join the global generosity movement by making a gift to the Lyman Allyn. Please also consider giving the gift of a Membership to someone you love or wish to help. A Lyman Allyn Membership is a gift which gives the..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College Alumni: "Today you'll be hearing from current students Nora, Maged and Lara on the importance of the Conn community and giving back! #givngtuesday #camelcommunity #givingtuesdaystudentambassadors" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "This #GivingTuesday, join the global generosity movement by making a gift to the Lyman Allyn. Please also consider giving the gift of a Membership to someone you love or wish to help. A Lyman Allyn Membership is a gift which gives the..." (Facebook)
• outCT: "On this International Day of Giving we appreciate any and all donations! We are committing ourselves to making Education and LGBTQ safe spaces our primary focus of 2022. Stay tuned for some amazing upcoming events. We are planning our fi..." (Facebook)
• Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "Hello GNCE Alumni! Join us tomorrow night, Wednesday 12/1 from 7-9 PM for a virtual Alumni Holiday Happy Hour. Pop in for a few minutes, or stay for the full time. We'll catch up, chat about launching our alumni book club, and share some..." (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "During #GivingTuesday we need your support to help us continue to provide services to our community. Every little bit helps. Thank you! www.plnl.org/involved/donate" (Facebook)
• Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "#GivingTuesday2021 has arrived! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Support the vital services CFA provides to your neighbors in ov..." (Facebook)
• Call The House Man: "Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House https://rem.ax/3xDsSDI" (Facebook)

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