Five Things To Know For Monday, August 22, 2011

Middle School, Tax-Free Shopping, Book Sale

Posted Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 4:25 pm ET|Updated Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 4:27 pm ET

1. Stonington Human Services is hosting a free workshop for families making the . The workshop begins at 4 p.m. at 166 S Broad St., in Pawcatuck.

2. Yesterday, August 21, was the beginning of Tax-Free Shopping Week. Are you planning on taking advantage of the deal?

3. Visit the Groton Public Library for a book sale featuring used books, dvds, and cds.

4. The Redcoats are coming. On August 22, 1776 the Redcoats landed on Long Island.

5. Today’s Thought: “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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