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Weekend Weather + Local Events: New London News

Here are all the top news stories in New London along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Nov. 6.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 52 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories today in New London:

  1. This Weekend's Upcoming New London Area Events: Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these upcoming events in and around New London. (New London Patch)
  2. New London Weekend Weather Forecast: What to expect from the weather this weekend in the New London area. (New London Patch)
  3. H.S. football: Windham-Stonington off, New London-East Lyme back on but moved to Saturday (theday.com)
  4. Philosopher talks to Coast Guard Academy cadets about 'Solving America's Identity Crises' (theday.com)
  5. Old Lyme Achieves Top Certification by Sustainable CT, First Municipality in New London County to Achieve Silver Certification (lymeline.com)

Today in New London:

  • New London Community Orchestra (7:30 PM)
  • Children's Take & Make: Ponybead on the Cob Keychains (9:30 AM)
  • Free First Saturday (11:00 AM)

New London Patch Notebook

  • United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE: "In 1976 the damaged figurehead was replaced with a new 12 ft long one, carved of Honduras mahogany and weighing almost a ton. The vibrant gold color was actually gilded gold! This figurehead was a prominent feature of EAGLE until October..." (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "From the archives: Submarine NR-1 on the surface. Undated photo. NR-1 was a unique American submarine built for research purposes. It included a robotic arm and wheels to "drive" along the bottom. It was powered by a tiny nuclear reactor..." (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Cheyenne is back in action! https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/252538643574207" (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College: "Through Pathways and Centers, students develop their animating question. Exploring this question helps to inform and guide their coursework, research, study away, and internship. Today they presented on their academic journey at the All-..." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Sailing: "Best place on campus for epic sunsets! We LOVE the Rock! #jacobsrock #uscoastguard #coastguardacademy" (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Beacon Point Homes and Operation Homefront to provide "Holiday Meals for Military" Groton, Conn. - Beacon Point Homes is once again teaming with Operation Homefront to provide the healthy fixings for a traditional holiday meal to service..." (Facebook)
  • Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: "#tbt to last Thursday when CFA's Early Childhood Development Center had a special surprise! A big thank you to the Groton Fire Department and the Groton Ambulance team for teaching us all about safety." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS STICK TOGETHER: just got this awesome photo featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE program 'Old Bears' (L-to-R) LCDR Andrew Cinque, CGA '10 (Midfield/ Cross River, NY/ John Jay); LCDR Jimmy McCormack, CGA '11 (Midfield/Goshen..." (Facebook)
  • Saint Sophia Church: "Thank you to everyone who made today's St Sophia Gyro Day such a success! We can not tell you how nice it was to finally be back sharing our amazing Greek food with our incredible community. Please look out for us in the Spring of 2022!" (Facebook)
  • Saint Sophia Church: "Call or come down and order your gyro platter for dinner…and desert." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "We had a great time at Adult Crafternoon today making Reusable Beeswax Wraps! Thank you for joining us. Stay tuned for more fun on December 2nd!" (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Sailing: "It's an exciting weekend for the Bears! Nic Reeser '25 is representing CGA at the 2021 ICSA Singlehanded National Championship this Saturday and Sunday in Annapolis, MD. Follow along on techscore for updates. GOOD LUCK NIC!!! GO BEARS! ..." (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athletics: "U.S. Coast Guard Academy Men's Basketball, the defending NEWMAC champions, open the season against Suffolk on Saturday night at 8:00 at the Babson Classic #gocgabears Here is the season preview!" (Facebook)
  • Connecticut College Athletics: "The All-College Symposium is an opportunity for Conn students to present on a topic that they have thoroughly researched, studied, and experienced. These topics include sustainability, mental health, environmental impacts, racial inequal..." (Facebook)
  • New London Youth Affairs: "Needing help with a Thanksgiving Basket here is a list of locations to contact." (Facebook)
  • Ledge Light Health District: "LLHD COVID-19 SUMMARY: We are happy to see a small decrease in the number of new COVID cases. It is imperative that we remain diligent in our mitigation strategies. We strongly advise everyone to continue to wear masks indoors in public ..." (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)
  • Custom House Maritime Museum: "Happy Birthday Margaret, Sara, Olga, and Joan! Four November Birthdays were celebrated last night at the Custom House Soiree -- with singer Lisa Marien, jazz guitarist Bill 'Fox' Mills, and a special surprise appearance by Dianne Mower. ..." (Facebook)
  • Bear Club: "Shout Out to everyone who has already responded so generously to the recent Bear Club appeal! Your support directed to any of the 20+ restricted team funds is one of the most precise ways to direct the impact of your gift. Special thanks..." (Facebook)
  • Higher Edge: "#GivingTuesday is in 25 days and we are starting off the 2021 campaign. Purchase your Higher Edge reusable shopping bag for $5. All proceeds will fund student events. #HigherEdge #morethancollegeplanning #collegeaccessforall #toandthroug..." (Facebook)
  • Mitchell College: "2 weeks = 3 credits Mitchell College #MiniMesters are open to current students and the public! In person and remote learning courses available. Learn more and register at mitchell.edu/january-minimester" (Facebook)

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