Benedict Arnold event Jan. 5

The Norwich Historical Society, in partnership with the Norwich Events Organization and the City of Norwich, has announced a “Lights Out for Benedict Arnold” program on Friday, Jan. 5. The event acknowledges the infamous native son's birthday on Jan. 14, 1741, in Norwich.

The evening will begin at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall and will continue throughout downtown until 9. The ceremony will be held inside City Hall on the second floor and then outside, when the City Hall holiday lights will be turned off.

After the event, many downtown Norwich restaurants and businesses will be open. For information, email info@norwichhistoricalsociety.org, phone (860) 886-1776 or visit www.norwichhistoricalsociety.org.

Arnold’s name is synonymous with the word “traitor.” Despite his defection to the British, he was a fierce patriot for the Continental Army. There are two sides to Benedict Arnold – patriot and traitor – yet often it is difficult to reconcile both aspects of his complex profile.

Otis Library hosts Trivia Night on Jan. 12

Trivia Night will be held at Otis Library at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, in the Community Room.

This is intended for students in grades 6-12. Drop in; no registration is required. For more information, call or visit the Young Adult Department, (860) 889-2365, ext.107.

Manga Club starting at Otis Library

The Otis Library Manga Club will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the Young Adult Room. Talk about your favorite manga, participate in activities and vote on what mangas to read and animes to watch.

The club is for grades 6-12. Drop in; no registration is required. For more information, call (860) 889-2365, ext.107.

Geoff Kaufman at Friday Folk

Geoff Kaufman will be featured at a Friday Night Folk concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at All Souls Unitarian Universalist congregation, 19 Jay St., New London.

Kaufman will play ancient ballads, work songs, songs of love and poignant songs of people in struggle. Kaufman is widely known for his 35 years of singing and organizing maritime music at Mystic Seaport Museum. Since his retirement in 2019, he has turned his attention to music that speaks to issues of social justice, the climate crisis and our need to find common ground.

The singer also will be featured on WCNI, 90.9 FM at 8 a.m. Jan. 8, hosted by Dot of Gramma’s Attic.

Tickets to Friday Night Folk are $17 in advance ($10 for students and active military with ID) and $20 at the door. Tickets on Humanitix or call All Souls at (860) 443-0316 by Jan. 11 to reserve a seat.

Livestream option will go live the night of the concert at YouTube.com/@AllSoulsNewLondon.

Shoreline Sailing Club meets Jan. 4

No sailing experience is required to join the Shoreline Sailing Club, which next meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at Clark Memorial Field, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook., across the street from Pasta Vita. Members and first-time guests are welcome free, and others pay $10.

The group is made up of active, single people age 35+. While boating is its primary focus, the group’s calendar includes social activities throughout the year.

For more information, visit shorelinesailingclub.com

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