Daily Five: Community Center, Sam Waterston, Adopt A Book

1. A partly cloudy day with a high temperature hitting 47 degrees today. Sunrise is 6:37 a.m., sunset is 4:28 p.m.

2. If you’re reading this early enough and have some time, you’ll be able to catch the Community Center Collaborative’s latest meeting. This will take a look at the survey results and conceptual ideas for a community center in New London. The meeting kicks off at 9 a.m. at OIC of New London County.

3. The Public Library of New London is holding a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight for one of its annual fundraisers as well as a new initiative that loans out art supplies. Find out more about the “Adopt a Book” program, see the artwork produced by local residents, and enjoy some refreshments at this event.

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5. Sam Waterston, the actor best known for his portrayal of Jack McCoy in both Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, turns 72 today.

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