Daily Five: Things To Do On Memorial Day

1. Today’s forecast is much like the previous days with a chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the day with a high around 78, according to the National Weather Service. Same goes for tonight with a low around 62.

2. Today is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is the day when we take pause and consider all the people who fought and lost their lives for the freedoms and fortunes we enjoy today. Towns hold parades and organizations decorate the graves of soldiers who fought on our behalf. And there are still people fighting on our behalf. Take a moment to honor the person or people who you think about on Memorial Day. Upload a photo of that person or .

3. The Gales Ferry and Bill Libraries are closed but their drop box is always open if you have to return a book. You can stop in at the veterans memorial garden in front of Bill Library and say “hi” and “thanks” once again.

4. If you’re unafraid of the stubborn clouds above and heading off to Bluff Point in Groton for a Memorial Day cookout, walk or swim, be on the lookout for baby birds.

5. If yesterday’s parade left you wishing for more community events, fear not! The Ledyard Police Department is having its and your invited. Kids and adults can check out the cars and a K9 demonstration; kids will get tickets for a free ice cream cone and the Ledyard food pantry will be there to collect food donations.