Five Things To Know Today

1.  Today is Monday, May 23. The National Weather Service predicts cloudy skies, possible showers and thunderstorms, a high temperature near 61 degrees and a low near 58. More rain is forecast for Tuesday.

2.  The Groton Board of Education continues discussion this evening on how to close an education budget gap of $2.1 million. More than 100 parents, teachers and students jammed the school board meeting last week, venting over a decision by Representative Town Meeting to level fund the schools. The school board may opt for higher classes sizes in some grades and program cuts to avoid closing a middle school.

3.  A free workshop on how to do business with the government will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Groton Public Library. Brien Robertson, of the Procurement Technical Assistance Program, and Lisa Powell, of the Small Business Administration, will discuss topics including state and federal programs for women-owned businesses.

4.  Does your child love turtles? The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and Friends of Session Woods are having "Year of the Turtle Art Contest" for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. To enter, children must draw, paint, or sketch a turtle species native to Connecticut.  For an entry form, art contest guidelines, and list of native turtles, go to www.ct.gov/dep/yearofturtle. First place winners will have their artwork published in Connecticut Wildlife.

5.  Congratulations to Aaron Bryant, of Groton, who earned a master's degree from Bryant University, which held commencement on May 19. Do you know someone who should be recognized for an accomplishment? You can post it here on the site; click on the blue bar that says "news" at the top of the page, choose "announcements", then click on the green and white bar that says "announce it to everyone!"