Five Things To Know For Thursday, March 3, 2011

1. Stroll around downtown Mystic during from 6 to 8 p.m., today. Local galleries are open and the Mystic Art Center has face painting and hands-on art making during the event as part of Family Night & Sneak Preview of Young At Art.

2. If you have a pet that is due for its shots, the Mystic Veterinary Clinic offers a low cost vaccination clinic on Mondays and Thursdays between 9:15 and 11:15 a.m.

3. Send us your Whiz Kid Nominations! We’re sfor individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.

4. “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the official national anthem of the U.S. on March 3, 1931.

5. Today’s Thought: “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” —Martin Buber