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Vol. 48, No. 46
Sailors rise to third
Earth Day challenge
By SA Michael Henderson
GROTON, Conn. - A clarion
cry rang out, challenging all
comers. Earth Day, a single day
in a single month that challeng-
es us all to help preserve and
improve the world we live in.
The call to arms was sounded
by Captain Marc W. Denno,
Commanding Officer of Naval
Submarine Base New London
(SUBASE), and Sailors and per-
sonnel of SUBASE stood at the
ready.
This year’s SUBASE Earth
Day Challenge marks its third
year running. Participants from
commands throughout SUBASE
volunteered their time and
strength to renew the commu-
nity, and the base they call
home. Events ran from April 19
through 25 and sent volunteers
to many parks and schools.
Richard Conant from SUBASE
Environmental received
requests, and assigned the tasks
to different commands, while
New CO to complete
USS Philadelphia legacy
By MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers
Submarine group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn.
Commander John Spencer
–
turned over command of
USS Philadelphia (SSN 690)
to Cmdr. Dave Soldow in a
change of command ceremo-
ny at Naval Submarine Base
New London.
Guest speaker, retired
Captain Ron Steed, former
commander of Submarine
Squadron 2, lauded
Spencer’s leadership saying
Philadelphia is still ready to
serve, even as she prepares
to decommission.
“The Philadelphia has
a great team,” said Steed.
“John, you have done a mag-
nificent job while in com-
mand. That’s why when this
ship was on its last deploy-
ment, this crew and her
commanding officer were as
much a threat to our enemies
and a friend to our allies as
any submarine we have out
there.”
During Spencer’s tour
as commanding officer,
Philadelphia’s crew com-
USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) crew welcomes new commander
Rear Adm. William Hilarides, Program Executive Officer for Submarines, presents Cmdr. Michael Stevens the Meritorious
Service Medal for his leadership as commanding officer as Capt. Michael Bernacchi, Commander Submarine Squadron 4,
observes at the USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London’s
Shepherd of the Sea chapel. Stevens turned over command of the Virginia- class submarine to Cmdr. John McGunnigle.
Lena Blanch, the Community
Liaison of SUBASE Public
Affairs Office acquired the vol-
unteers and provided direction.
The volunteers got rid of
dead brush to spark new plant
growth, cleared trail paths in
Connecticut parks, disposed
of roadside trash and litter,
quelled invasive plant-life, and
generally made the Earth a bet-
ter place. SUBASE personnel
also gave presentations at Juliet
Long Elementary, Cathrine
Kolnaski Magnet School,
Pleasant Valley Elementary,
Gallup Hill Elementary, Ledyard
Center Middle School, and Dr.
Charles Barnum Elementary,
teaching children the impor-
tance of Earth Day, and how to
keep our environment clean.
“It was nice doing my part
to help the environment,”
remarked Information Systems
Technician Seaman Garrett
Hilton.
A few Sailors at the Denison
See Challenge on Page 4
pleted their final overseas
deployment and began prepa-
rations to decommission the
vessel.
Spencer said he entered the
ceremony with great excite-
ment for the new adventures
that the Navy will offer, but
was also sad to be leav-
ing the great team that is
Philadelphia.
“For the crew of the
Philadelphia, I finished my
incoming speech two years
ago by saying I wanted the
Philly to finish strong,” he
said. “Men, you have made
me proud in every challenge
we have faced. You have
proven to me that you will
finish strong as you complete
the last demanding operations
of this wonderful ship.”
Spencer will next serve
as Deputy Commander,
Submarine Squadron 8 in
Norfolk Va.
Soldow thanked those who
had helped him reach the
milestone of command and
told the crew their reputation
preceded them.
“In the last few weeks,”
Soldow said, “I have had the
privilege of meeting 135 of
Serving the Military Community in Southeastern Connecticut since 1918
MYSTIC, Conn. - Information Systems Technician Seaman Nannette Moyer (left) and Machinist’s Mate Third Class Matthew
Ward (right) dig up “burning bush” at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Manatuck Preserve, April 20. Members from the
Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) Public Affairs Office, Base Consolidated Telecommunications, and Public Works
Office were present for the removal of invasive plant life, renewing of the park grounds, and maintenance of a small bridge.
GROTON, Conn. - Captain Peter Clarke, Commander Submarine Squadron 2, observes as Commander Dave Soldow, right,
assumes command of Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Philadelphia (SSN 690) from Cmdr. John Spencer at Naval
Submarine Base New London, April 23. Philadelphia is currently preparing to decommission this summer.
the greatest Americans that USS Hampton (SSN 767).
our country has produced. His most recent assignment
I am simply awestruck that was as a staff member for
I will now work for this Director Submarine Warfare
team and complete USS Division (OPNAV N87).
Philadelphia’s legacy.” Philadelphia is the sixth
Soldow, a native of San U.S. Navy vessel to be named
Fransisco, Calif., previous- after the City of Brotherly
ly served aboard USS West Love. The contract to build
Virginia (SSBN 736), USS the submarine was awarded
Pasadena (SSN 752), and Jan. 8, 1971, and her keel
By ET2 Mark Moore
Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. – Commander
Michael Stevens turned over
command of USS New Hampshire
(SSN 778) to Cmdr. John E
McGunnigle, Jr. in a change of
command ceremony April 22
at Naval Submarine Base New
London’s Shepherd of the Sea
Chapel.
Guest speaker Rear Admiral
William Hilarides, Program
Executive Officer for Submarines,
spoke about the hard work
Stevens and his crew put into
New Hampshire.
“The crew was instrumental
in getting the boat delivered
early,” said Hilarides, “Without
a high performing crew, there is
no way of hoping to finish early
and to deliver the full mission
capability that was demonstrat-
ed afterwards.”
Photo by MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers With Stevens at the helm,
New Hampshire’s crew transi-
tioned the ship from a shipyard
project into a deployed, combat
ready submarine that success-
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was laid on Aug. 12, 1972.
She was later commissioned
on June 25, 1977, with Cmdr.
Robert B. Osborne in com-
mand.
Philadelphia, which has
been in service for more than
30 years and spanned eight
presidents, will hold her
decommissioning ceremony
June 25. Archbishop
visits
SUBASE
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fully executed the first over-
seas deployment of the Virginia
Class, operating in both the U.S
European Command and African
Command areas of responsibil-
ity.
Additionally, the crew was
awarded the first Submarine Check out the
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Stevens said that while he
often worries about the future
of our liberty, he has an antidote
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said Stevens. “Daily, I have been
granted the immeasurable good
fortune to serve with these men.
John is a gifted Naval Officer
and I am relieved to be leaving
my crew in the hands such a
capable Commanding Officer.”
Stevens will next serve as an
OPNAV staff member.
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NMCRS volunteers recognized for effort

This newspaper is an authorized publication for personnel of the

Department of Defense and their families. Contents of The Dolphin are not
necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the
Department of Defense or the Department of the Navy.

Commanding Officer Naval Submarine Base New London

Capt. Marc W. Denno
Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London
Cmdr. Daniel M. Rossler
Command Master Chief Naval Submarine Base New London
CMDCM(SS) Ray Powell
Public Affairs Officer - Christopher Zendan
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regarding advertisements should be directed to the Display Advertising or painting of a submarine along with other gifts as a farewell from Commander Daniel Rossler, Executive Officer Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE),
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along with staff members and volunteers. Spencer volunteered for more than 600 hours, including at one time recording volunteer hours for six different
Display Advertising, Laura Carpenter at (203) 752-2704, Betsy
Lemkin at (203) 752-2706 and Mercy Mosher at (203) 752-2702 offices. NMCRS gave multiple awards and prizes at the Koto restaurant on Route 12, during a volunteer appreciation luncheon, April 22. The special guests
Classified Advertising (in Conn.) (800) 922-7066 were Rossler, and Master Chief Raymond Powell, SUBASE Command Master Chief. Rossler mentioned “I did not know that NMCRS touches out to one in
Classified Advertising (outside Conn.) (203) 789-5200 six enlisted members, that is truly amazing.” More than 25 people attended the appreciation luncheon put on by Maryjo Dufort, NMCRS Director. Hours of
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New London High NJROTC student recognized
Submarine Base New London Public Affairs Office. Photo by ET3 Melissa Gavin
The Dolphin is published by Shoreline Newspapers, a private firm in no NEW LONDON, Conn. - New London
way connected with the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy under exclu- High School Navy Junior Reserve
sive written contract with the Naval Submarine Base New London.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts of Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Cadet
supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense Seaman Apprentice David Wood is
or Shoreline Newspapers of the products and services advertised. joined by (left to right) Master Chief
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for pur- Electronics Technician (SS) Gaylord
chase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national Humphries, Basic Enlisted Submarine
origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other
non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. School Training Department Director,
Commander Ted Ward, New London
This newspaper is printed on recycled newsprint. Please help conserve our High School NJROTC Commander,
resources and recycle this paper when you are finished with it. Retired Master Chief Paul Dillon,
Retired Senior Chief Corpsman (SS)
NFCU branches change hours James Mosely, first African American
Corpsman to attend Navy Nuclear Power
Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) branches across the Groton-New School, and Mass Communications
London area will be changing their hours of operation starting May 1. Specialist Chief (SW/AW) Evelyn
The Naval Submarine Base New London branch will be open from Haywood, Naval Submarine Base New
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Nautilus Park Branch London (SUBASE) Public Affairs Leading
lobby will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Chief Petty Officer, to be recognized
and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The Drive Thru at Nautilus
Park will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, for his achievements in leadership and
and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The Coast Guard Academy Branch academics in the NJROTC program.
will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Members of the National Association
of Uniformed Services (NAUS) took the

News in your community time to honor Wood by presenting him

with a certificate, along with command
coins from SUBASE and SUBSCOL.
Nautilus reopens Dove Self-Esteem
tomorrow
Historic Ship Nautilus will reopen
Workshop at Mitchell
College
FFSC can help via e-mail too! NEX hosts
A Day
to the general public April 30.
On May 1, students in the
PSD closing Mitchell College Behavioral Photo provided by
Sciences Club and Psychology
for training of Women class will present the
Fleet and Family Suuport Center

Personnel Support Detachments

(PSDs) throughout the Navy have
been directed to conduct a train-
ing standdown for Electronic
Service Record (ESR) training and
workshops. Historically, custom-
er volume at PSD, New London is
at its lowest on Friday afternoons.
PSD will close, April 30 from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
The training standdown will
not affect Identification Card/
DEERS/RAPIDS Operations.
The point of contact is Chief
Personnel Specialist (SW/AW)
Smith. Contact him at (860) 694-
2773 or warren.e.smith@navy.
mil to reserve a seat for the April
30 standdown.
Child passenger
safety checks offered
Free child car seat inspections are
being done, by appointment only,
on Naval Submarine Base New
London (SUBASE). Inspections will
be conducted by a certified inspec-
tor on the first weekend of the
second annual Dove Self-Esteem
Workshop for girls and their adult
female mentors.
The 90-minute program begins
GROTON, Conn. - Tricia
Hoskins, Work and Family
Life Supervisor and Laurie
for Mom
The Naval Submarine Base New
at 10:30 a.m. on the first level of Robitaille and Terry Bader, London Navy Exchange invites
the Nathan Hale classroom build- Information and Referral
moms to A Special Day for Mom,
ing and is designed to promote Assistants, ready a Fleet May 8 from noon to 4 p.m. There
self-esteem in girls partly through and Family Support Center
will be informal modeling of the
educating girls about a wider defi- (FFSC) e-mail advertise-
nition of beauty. newest spring fashions, makeovers
ment for display. By e-mail- by Clinique and Estee Lauder,
The workshop is free and open
ing FFSCNewLondon@navy. a dessert wine tasting and free
to girls between the ages of 8 and
mil, customers can now tap food samples, and gardening tips
12 accompanied by an adult female
mentor. RSVP is recommended. into an additional mechanism as well as deals on flowers and
To register, call (860) 701-7719, with which to access FFSC shrubs. Children can make a bud
or e-mail Mauro_j@mitchell.edu. services. Questions, requests vase and color a card for mom for
The Nathan Hale Building is locat- for information, and program only $2! For more information,
ed on the main campus at Mitchell registration all receive priority or to make an appointment for a
College. attention - try it out! makeover, call (860) 446-5436.
At the NEX Beauty Shop, let one
CWRA hosts social of their stylists pamper you with
at Reunions 50 percent off of a cut and blow
The Civilian Welfare and dry, or get a free hand massage
Recreation Association (CWRA) with a manicure from Sara. For
is hosting a free social at more information, and to make
Reunions Pub, May 6 at 3 p.m. an appointment, call (860) 446-
All Department of Defense per- 5783.

Information regarding your Census

month. The location of inspections
will be determined according to
weather conditions - the SUBASE
Police Department, Auto Hobby
Shop or other locations on base. For
questions or to set up an appoint-
ment, contact MA1(SS) Joseph
Maldonado, (CPST) SBPD or e-mail
subasechildsafety@comcast.net.
Tours of SUBASE
offered monthly
The Fleet and Family Support
Center (FFSC) coordinates a
sonnel are welcome. There will
be finger foods, soda, cash bar,
and door prizes to be had!
SUBVETS
announce events
SUBVETS will be celebrating
their 46th anniversary with the
following events:
April 29 - Golf tournament ben-
efiting SUBVET Scholarship Fund
April 30 - Return to Naval
Submarine School (SUBSCOL) fol-
lowed by a reception at the club-
house
By SA Michael Henderson
GROTON, Conn. - As the days in the Census season count
down, the number of people turning their work spaces
inside out to find that little slip of magical paper tally up.
A number of those who have already turned their forms in
are still uneasy, with questions like “What is my permanent
residence if I’m stationed on base?” or “If I’m on deploy-
ment, and filled a Census out on the ship, do I have to fill
out another one?” Rest easy now, as we have a simple census
guide for you to follow.
Q: What counts as my permanent residence?
A: Your place of residence is wherever you are staying as
of April 1. For those attached to a boat (or on a limited duty
command at the base) your place of residence is the barracks
that you have been assigned to. This does not apply to Sailors
going through Naval Submarine School.
Q: I already filled out a Census somewhere besides my bar-

monthly tour to introduce new-
to-the-area, or returning, military
and family members to the many
service, support, and recreational
Special Olympics
May 1 - Boat tours on base racks, do I have to fill out another one?
May 1 - Anniversary banquet will
A: YES. If you filled out a Census on the boat, you still need
be held at the Groton Inn & Suites at
6 p.m. Contact SUBVETS at (860) to fill out the one sitting in your barracks. Don’t worry, you

looking for volunteers

activities on Naval Submarine Base
New London. Led by Frank Quinn,
Fleet and Family Support Center’s
Education Services Facilitator, the
walking and van driven tour pro-
vides insight to how the Navy
New London Team continues to
make a difference for its Fleet,
Fighters, and Families. For more
information, contact FSSC at (860)
694-3383.
445-5262 for further information.
SUBVETS will be hosting their
monthly Steak N’ Eggs Breakfast,
May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, for
members and their guests.
The monthly meeting will take
place May 3 at the clubhouse,
40 School Street in Groton, at
6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact
SUBVETS at (860) 445-5262.
Volunteers are needed for the Special Olympics
Regional Games to he held May 15 at Stonington
High School. If you are interested in volunteering,
call Lena Blanch at (860) 694-4779.
will not be counted twice for filling out an additional Census
form. The old Census is kicked out of the system.
The Census forms were delivered door to door in your bar-
racks April 1, and were required to be turned in to Building
429 by April 15. If you haven’t done this already (and don’t
want someone banging on your door in the middle of the
night) do it IMMEDIATELY. Filling out a census form is
required by law. If you have misplaced your Census form, or
have any questions, contact Culinary Specialist Senior Chief
James Bryant at (860) 694-2608.
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Archbishop vists SUBASE, attends Mass CoC ...

Continued from page 1
For McGunnigle, a native
of Boston, Mass., this is an
opportunity to take command
of his first submarine.
“To the crew of the New
Hampshire,” said McGunnigle.
“I am honored to join the
New Hampshire team and am
extremely privileged to be
your commanding officer.”
McGunnigle previously
served as Navigator/Operations
Officer aboard USS Wyoming
(SSBN 742) Blue in Kings Bay,
Ga., and Executive Officer
aboard USS Jimmy Carter (SSN
23) in Bangor, Wash.

Photo by SA Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. – Most Reverend Timothy Broglio, the Archbishop for the U.S. Military Services (left,) and Lieutenant
Commander Joseph Koch, Chaplain of Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) (right,) enjoy a lunch time potluck at the
Shepherd of the Sea Chapel, April 25. Broglio spent the day on SUBASE, meeting with the Parish Council, administering the
Sacrament of Confirmation, and celebrating the Holy Mass.

Register now for Riverfront Run

The Riverfront Children’s Center will host the 2010 Riverfront
Run fourth annual 5K-plus Road Race and Family Fun Run, May
15 at 9:30 a.m. The Riverfront Run is the only scheduled annual
road race in Groton City and a great way to kick off the running
season. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in.
All pre-registered participants receive event T-shirts, which are
also available while they last on race day. Prizes are awarded
to top finishers following the race. Early registration fee is $15
per person for either course ($20 on race day.) Children under
eight are free with a registered adult and there is a family
maximum of $45. Online registration is available now at www.
active.com, or by contacting the Riverfront Children’s Center at
susanbailey01@comcast.net or (860) 445-2831.
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Photo by SA Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. - Logistics Specialist Second Class (AW/SW) Derron Tomlinson (left,) Perimeter
Logistics Specialist Second Class (SW) Jarvis Reed (middle,) and Logistics Specialist
Second Class (AW) Chi Wong (right) from the Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC), remove
the old, rusted, barbwire fence that lines the wetlands along Perimeter Road, April 22.
Road
Photo by MCC(SW/AW) Evelyn P. Haywood

Challenge ... SUBASE GROTON, Conn. - Sonar Technician Submarine Seaman Apprentice (STSSA) Rob Sayles and STSSA Ryan Kinney of
the Naval Submarine School gather trash along the shore line of the Long Island Sound at Bluff Point State Park
on Earth Day, April 22.
Continued from page 1

By SA Michael Henderson De
GROTON, Conn. - A clarion cry rang
out, challenging all comers. Earth Day, a single day in a single Peq nison
Na uots
month that challenges us all to help preserve and improve the
world we live in. The call to arms was sounded by Captain Marc
W. Denno, Commanding Officer of Naval Submarine Base New
tur ep
e C os
London (SUBASE), and Sailors and personnel of SUBASE stood at
the ready.
This year’s SUBASE Earth Day Challenge marks its third year
running. Participants from commands throughout SUBASE volun- ent
teered their time and strength to renew the community, and the
base they call home. Events ran from April 19 through 25 and sent
volunteers to many parks and schools.
er
Richard Conant from SUBASE Environmental received requests,
and assigned the tasks to different commands, while Lena Blanch, Photo by SA Michael Henderson

STONINGTON, Conn. - The crew

from the Naval Submarine Base
New London (SUBASE) Navy

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Exchange (NEX) do their part to
tidy up the overlook area at the
Denison Pequotsepos Nature

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gang pulled up invasive spe-
cies such as bush honeysuckle,

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Photo by SA Michael Henderson

P MYSTIC, Conn. - Chief Culinary Specialist Michael

Wanca (left,) and Chief Culinary Specialist Andrew
Scott (right,) from the Naval Submarine Base New
A London (SUBASE) Cross-Hall Galley move brush
and fallen branches into a pile at the Avalonia

R
Moore Woodlands, April 23. The Avalonia Moore
Woodlands, once inhabited by mangled growth
and invasive plant-life, is being converted into a

K meadow and home for hawks, owls.

Photo by SA Michael Henderson

LEDYARD, Conn. - Electrician’s Mate Third Class Lucas Johnson uses

a large “weed wrench” to remove a bush growing too close to the
highway next to Erikson Park, April 24. The First Lieutenant Division of
Future Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Naval Submarine Base New London (SUBASE) showed up early Saturday
morning to help revitalize Erikson Park, in Ledyard. The crew tidied up a
stone wall, removed invasive plant life and larger, unwelcome foliage, and
renewed the soil in an unkempt section of the park.
caretakers
Pleasant Valley Elementary School of the Earth

Photo by SA Michael Henderson

GROTON, Conn. - Above, Lieutenant Jason Lloyd from the Public Works Department on Naval Submarine
Base New London (SUBASE) presents the meaning and reasons we celebrate Earth Day during a slide show,
to the children at the Cathrine Kolnaski Magnet School. Andrew Stackpole, the Environmental Director of
Public Works and Lt. Lloyd visited multiple classrooms throughout the day, reinforcing the “green” mental-
ity to the future caretakers of the Earth. Left, Naval Submarine Base New London Executive Officer, Daniel
Rossler, speaks to fifth grade students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School about the importance of protecting
our natural resources and taking care of our only planet, as it is the only one we have and we must take care of
it, on Earth Day, April 22. Children excitedly answered questions and posed their own to Rossler. Topics of the
event included energy, water and animal conservation, recycling, and reducing pollution.
Photo by MC1(AW) Peter Blair
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Now showing at Dealey Center Theater Marigolds for Mom

Need a little gift for Mom or another special lady?
April 29 6:00 p.m. Remember Me Remember Me Cast: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Rated: Children are invited to the Bill Memorial Library in
April 30 6:00 p.m. The Bounty Hunter PG 13, Story Type: Drama and Romance, Runtime: 112 min. the City of Groton, May 8 at 1 p.m., to decorate
May 1 3:00 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon The Bounty Hunter Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, a clay pot and fill it with a beautiful plant to take
5:00 p.m. The Bounty Hunter Rated: PG 13, Story Type: Action/Adventure and Comedy, home. All ages are welcome, but younger children
7:00 p.m. Repo Man Runtime: 106 min. will need an adult to help them. You can register by
May 2 3:00 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon Cast: Jay Baruchel, Gerard calling the library at (860) 445-0392 or stopping by the
5:00 p.m. The Bounty Hunter Butler, Rated: PG, Story Type: Action/Adventure Comedy, front desk. This program is free and open to the public.
7:00 p.m. Repo Man Runtime: 106 min. Library hours are Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to
May 3 6:00 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon Repo Man Cast: Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, Rated: R, Story 9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
May 4 6:00 p.m. Repo Man Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Adaptation, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 5 6:00 p.m. The Bounty Hunter Runtime: 111 min. The Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton,
May 6 6:00 p.m. Repo Man Next Week: near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. Visit their Web page at http://
Hot Tub Time Machine and The Last Song billmemorial.org.