Five Things To Know For Thursday, October 6, 2011

1. The newest art exhibit at the Mystic Emporium debuts today at 6 p.m. presents a series of original paintings and sculptures. The exhibit runs through October 31 and is free.

2. Save the date for and the ’s 50th Anniversary. Beginning at noon at Sunday locals are invited to stop by the firehouse for hot dogs and hamburgers, snow cones, live music, safety exhibits and more. The Quaimbaug Fire Company is also blogging on Patch so check out their safety tips under our Local Voices section.

3. Stonington Borough Architect Michael McKinely recently won a 2011 Rhode Island Monthly Design award. Read about the firm’s winning residential interior design by visiting www.mckinelyarchitects.com/blog. Congratulations!

4. On October 6, 1981, Islamic extremists assassinated the President of Egypt Anwar Sadat.

5. Today's thought: "Never think you've seen the last of anything."—Eudora Welty