Five Things To Know For Thursday, April 28, 2011

1. Stonington’s presents a video on a solo sailing race from France to Brazil at the Mystic Aquarium at 6:30 p.m. Call ahead for tickets, cost is $30.

2. Whether you’re looking for a place to volunteer or looking for volunteers, Stonington-Mystic Patch has you covered. Browse through our volunteer section for local options to give back or post your own volunteer announcements.

3. Friday kicks of a two-day art celebration at Above Elite Studios in Westerly. Stop by Friday from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. for live entertainment and of course art. On Saturday stop by between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a plant and garden sale.

4. On April 28, 1945 Benito Mussolini was executed.

5. Today’s Thought: "I must govern the clock, not be governed by it." —Golda Meir