Police Receive Funds + Community Center Plans: New London News

Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Oct. 16.

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First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 72 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in New London:

1. New London police to receive federal funds for de-escalation training: The city will receive more than $70,000 to support training and community policing. (theday.com)
2. Plans move forward for New London community center: The community got a first glimpse of plans for the $30 million facility. (theday.com)
3. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz visits Norwich, New London Hispanic-owned businesses: Bysiewicz discussed the effects of the pandemic on local businesses during her visit. (theday.com)
4. New London pro-life pregnancy center says new state law violates First Amendment rights (theday.com)
5. Watch live: New London at Ledyard football (theday.com)

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Today in New London:

• Eugene O'Neill's 133rd Birthday (10:00 AM)
• Blockcity Battle League : Back 2 the Block (5:00 PM)
• Don't Pass the Guitar, Yet! (7:00 PM)

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New London Patch Notebook

• United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "Sneak peak The new figure head was brought out to be fitted on the hull! Did you know that the previous figurehead was installed in 1976? Stay tuned for a full week of figurehead history during the week of November 1st! #USCG #CGCEAGL..." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Exciting day here on the SUBASE waterfront. The Historic Ship Nautilus is getting underway for the first time in over 20 years for a maintenance availability in our dry dock. Join us live at 1230 as we celebrate this momentous occasion!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "Check out the leaders of the future USS Iowa (SSN 797) crew as they visited the Iowa State University Navy Reserve Officer Training Corp (NROTC) in the submarine's namesake state. https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/238329611661777" (Facebook)
• United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "Line handling is a pivotal skill in setting sail. On their first day onboard, trainees are taught proper techniques and commands for handling lines out on deck. #UCGC #CGCEAGLE #barqueeagle #gocoastguard #ucgcacademy #whyiserve #duty #de..." (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Mark your calendars!! November 13th will be the 50th meeting of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA and #USCGA in the Secretaries Cup football game!! We will be celebrating this milestone with a tailgate held HERE on the Academy..." (Facebook)
• Connecticut College: "Misty autumn mornings : Jeff Gada" (Facebook)
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "Get to know Coast Guard Academy Football tight end Matt Ross in this week's football feature #gocgabears" (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Mark your calendars for this upcoming virtual lecture with Curator Tanya Pohrt on Nov. 14. Register here: https://bit.ly/3vlucdm" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Lets. Get. SCARY! But maybe not TOO scary Submit a spooky short story for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Book Barn in Niantic, CT. This contest is open to children & teens ages 6-18. Submit your story by October 29th, w..." (Facebook)
• Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Our final collection spotlight celebrating #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth features the work of Guido Garaycochea, a Peruvian-born artist working in New York and New London, CT. Garaycochea painted this wooden panel triptych after returni..." (Facebook)
• Spark Makerspace: "Drawing night tonight at Spark Makerspace 7 Union St. New London. Starts at 6pm. Bring a sketch book." (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI Today @ 1100! https://www.facebook.com/mwrsubasenlon/posts/227712142729888" (Facebook)
• Public Library of New London, CT: "Join us in our community room for a yoga session with certified instructor Ashley Hanson! We recommend bringing your own mat, towel, and comfortable attire to use during our session. Registration is required. Space is limited. To registe..." (Facebook)
• New London Homeless Hospitality Center: "The Mystic Seaport Museum and the band Runa collected over 150 pairs of socks to benefit the guests of the Homeless Hospitality Center. People helping people. People accepting help from people. It means so much. Thank you!" (Facebook)
• Connecticut College, Hale Center for Career Development: "We are so appreciative of alumni who are willing to give of their time and students find so much value in informational chats with them!" (Facebook)
• Naval Submarine Base New London: "#SocialOPSEC https://www.facebook.com/usfleetforces/posts/238676824973620" (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Poverty in the U.S. increased in 2020 due to the pandemic's effect on the economy and soaring unemployment. The Salvation Army works to support those facing poverty everyday with rent and utility assistance. Tune in to The Salvation Army..." (Facebook)
• Flock Theatre: "Come one come all the the New London O'Neill Birthday Celebration.https://www.theday.com/events--exhibits/20211014/saturday-eugene-oneill-birthday-celebration-takes-place-in-new-london" (Facebook)
• Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "Eastern CT artists! Great FREE online workshops coming your way." (Facebook)
• Higher Edge: "Higher Edge Students & Alumni !! NLHS Alumni !! We have received a sponsored foursome from Mitchell College. And we would love for these spots to be used by either current Higher Edge students, graduates/alum or NLHS grads from 2007-2012..." (Facebook)

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