Groton Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

Groton CT

30 August, 2021

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GROTON, CT — Ready for a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week throughout Groton. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a comedy night, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events throughout Groton: Fall Sports Practices Begin - Ella T. Grasso Technical High School When: Monday, August 30th at 2:15 p.m. Where: Ella T. Grasso Technical High School What: Event listing from Ella T. Grasso Technical High School: Monday, August 30 from 2:15 PM to 4:00 PMFALL SPORTS including Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Cross Country and Girls Volleyball All of these sports will start on the first day of school  8/30/2021. Practices w... Learn More A Year of Plastic: Debris Artist Sarah Thornington When: Monday, August 30th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Groton Public Library What: Event listing from Groton Public Library: Monday, August 30 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMOn National Beach Day, join us for a virtual presentation by marine debris artist and photographer, and Sarah Thornington. Sarah spent a year counting and documenting plastic marine debris she found... Learn More Freshman Picture Day @ Freshman Orientation When: Tuesday, August 31st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Robert E. Fitch High School What: Event listing from Robert E. Fitch High School: Tuesday and August 31 (all day) Learn More Sunset Cruise with Project Oceanology When: Tuesday, August 31st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Project Oceanology What: Tickets required. Purchase here: www.projectoceanology.org/publ... Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour cruise this summer. Enjoy a spectacular sunset as you cruise past historic lighthouses and learn about the maritime history of Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound. ... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:00 p.m. What: The new school year is here! Teachers spent the summer planning and preparing to welcome students back, and now it's time to hit the books. Whether your student is attending virtually or in person, heading back to school is the perfect opportunity to surprise a special teacher... Learn More Featured Event: Treat Your Favorite Teacher To Back-To-School Flowers (FTD Flowers) Circle of Friends' Diaper Drive! - Groton Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Groton Public Library What: Event listing from Groton Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.Did you know that 1 in 3 U.S. families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy? And while the average monthly cost of diapers per child is $70... Learn More Librarians Learn: Skateboarding - Groton Public Library When: Wednesday, September 1st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Groton Public Library What: Event listing from Groton Public Library: Wednesday, September 1 at 5:00 PMThis month, join the Groton Public Library staff as we learn how to Skateboard! Inspired by the back to school season, our staff are excited to try somthing new - with the proper safety equipment. Tune ... Learn More Picture Day for Grades 10 & 11 - Ella T. Grasso Technical High School When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Ella T. Grasso Technical High School What: Event listing from Ella T. Grasso Technical High School: Friday, September 3 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Vaccination Clinic - Ella T. Grasso Technical High School When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Ella T. Grasso Technical High School What: Event listing from Ella T. Grasso Technical High School: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PMWe will be having a Vaccination Clinic for students and staff on September 3rd at 8:30 am.You must fill out the consent form.Please email or call our school nurse, Cynthia Oatl... Learn More Meet Your Teacher (Virtual Event) - Claude Chester School When: Friday, September 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Claude Chester School What: Event listing from Claude Chester School: Friday, September 3 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM  Although we cannot have in person visitors to Thames River Magnet School, this is a nice opportunity for students to meet their teacher and get a glimpse into the classroom before the fi... Learn More Senior Portraits with Photographer - Ella T. Grasso Technical High School When: Friday, September 3rd at 2:30 p.m. Where: Ella T. Grasso Technical High School What: Event listing from Ella T. Grasso Technical High School: Friday, September 3 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PMBy Appointment Only Learn More Sunset Cruise with Project Oceanology When: Friday, September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Project Oceanology What: Tickets required. Purchase here: www.oceanology.org/public-crui...Join Project Oceanology for a 2.5 hour cruise this summer. Enjoy a spectacular sunset as you cruise past historic lighthouses and learn about the maritime history of Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound. T... Learn More Patriots & Redcoats -A Commemoration of the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Groton Heights When: Saturday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park What: Join us at Fort Griswold Battlefield as we commemorate the 240th anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Groton Heights on the weekend of September 4th and 5th, 2021. The weekend will include an encampment of military re-enactors, representing both Patriot Militia and B... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Groton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.