Five Things To Know For Thursday, September 22, 2011

1. It’s at Stonington High School. Parents and guardians have the opportunity to meet their students’ teachers and learn about course content. Back-to-School night beings at 7 p.m., and is expected to end at 9 p.m.

2. is open for the season. Cider making demonstrations don’t begin until October, but September kicks off the season with local honey, maple syrup, apples and many other fall goodies. What’s your favorite thing to get at Clyde’s?

3. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade make sure your parents take you to the Mystic Seaport this weekend for the at 4 p.m., at the Tom Clagget Boat Shed. Admission is free after 3:30 p.m.

4. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862.

5. Today’s Thought: "Today's shocks are tomorrow's conventions." — Carolyn Heilburn