A Luau in Groton and Funding for Hurricane Sandy Damage

Five things to know on Tuesday, August 20.

Posted Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 12:00 am ET

Today will be nice! The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny day, with a high near 82 and tonight is supposed to be mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday is the last of the SoundWaves Concert Series at Esker Point. The Ryan Montbleau Band is this week’s featured band. The show starts at 6 p.m. there is tree parking and free bus shuttle (runs continuously from 5:00 to 8:45 pm) is available at Fitch High School. If weather is questionable, call 860-441-6791 after 3 p.m. to confirm the status of the concert.
Saturday is the last day Mystic’s popular landmark, The Emporium, which is on Water Street, will be open to the public. Be sure to drop in and bid a fond farewell.
The Groton Senior Center is hosting a luau today from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.! Pay $13 to $15 dollars for entertainment by “The Four Strings” a ukulele band and presumably there will be lots of ham and pineapple.
If you are a non-profit organization or a private property owner whose historic property has been damaged by Hurricane Sandy, you should attend a meeting to learn more about a grant program. It’s at New London City Hall at 7 p.m.

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