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Daily Five: National Lighthouse Day

Five things to know for Tuesday, August 7, 2012

1. is reminding residents that counseling services are offered to Stonington residents at no cost. Call 860-535-5015 for more information or to schedule an intake appointment.

2. in Pawcatuck is holding a beginning at 3 p.m. this afternoon. Child IDs will created in three to five minutes using the EZ Child I.D. System, the nation’s most comprehensive digital fingerprinting child identification system. A Child I.D. card is printed for each parent or guardian free of charge featuring a child’s photo, fingerprints, contact information and other emergency information. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

3. Calling all runners and athletic types. Have you made it to one of the yet this season? Well, what are you waiting for? The run starts and finishes in front of the and consists of two 1.55 mile loops. Walk, jog or run one of both loops. The run is free, open to the public and begins at 6 p.m.

4. Head down to the and celebrate National Lighthouse Day. On August 7, 1789 Congress passed a law establishing support of lighthouses and on August 7, 1989 Congress designated the day as National Lighthouse Day. Visit the American Lighthouse Foundation for more information on the day.

5. Today's thought: "Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy."—Anne Frank

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