1. Even though I hear the equinox is supposed to balance night and day, it's not quite there yet by weather.com's data; sunrise is 6:36 a.m., sunset is 6:45 p.m. A pleasant, mostly sunny day with a high temperature of 72 degrees gives way to increasing clouds and overnight showers.
2. An annual fundraiser for youth programs at the Salvation Army kicks off at 1 p.m. today and runs for two hours. Tickets to the George Holmes Drum Extravaganza are $5.
3. Are you an independent professional? The new group Coworking New London is holding its first networking event today. This starts at 1 p.m. at Inet Consulting.
4. Is your event not on the New London Patch calendar? Fill out the time, date, and location on the events page.
5. So long, summer; it’s been nice...if a little overcooked The autumnal equinox occurs today at 10:49 a.m., marking the beginning of the fall season.