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Five Things You Need to Know About Norwalk: June 16

Final days approaching to register for classes and much more!

Mary Bianco-Bergin, Neighbor
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  1. begins today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. books of all subjects and for all ages will be available. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the Library's circulating collection as well as to enable additional programming and services to its community.
  2. Climb aboard on the Oceanic research vessel and take a cruise with the out into Long Island Sound Saturday at 1 p.m. There you will experience hands-on excitement as you will research and learn about live fish, crabs and other marine animals in the Sound.
  3. Boat owners avoid the 4th of July rush at the DMV by getting a new registration or any needed assistance for a renewal now. "Connecticut law requires that all jet skis, boats with motors, regardless of size, and sailboats powered by sail alone, 19 1/2 feet or longer in length, be registered and numbered before launching. If someone purchases a boat that is currently registered, it must be re-registered in the name of the new owner." 
  4. This is your last chance to get on the course and play in the 2011 Chamber Golf Classic at . The event will take place Monday, June 20 with barbecue lunch, cocktail reception, buffet dinner, tournament prizes and premium raffle.
  5. Across the state, Old Glory is again at half staff, this time in honor of Army Private First Class Eric Daniel Soufrine, a Woodbridge native who  killed in action Tuesday in Afghanistan. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy ordered the flags down today, and they'll stay at half mast until Soufrine's funeral, a date for which has yet to be announced. According to a statement released by the governor's office: "Pfc. Soufrine, 20, died of injuries sustained when his vehicle hit an IED at a river crossing in Shewan Garrison Village, Afghanistan while on mounted patrol.  Pfc. Soufrine was a member of Battery B, 4th Battalion, 42d Field Artillery, out of Fort Carson, Colorado."
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