Daily Five: Monandaeg, Special Tortoise Dies, Lion Auction and Tarot Readings

1. Weather: Showers and thunderstorms are expected for today. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 72. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1 a.m., with a slight chance of showers after 3am. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain.

2. Auction: Stop Lion around and mark your calendars for the Annual Lions Club Auction on Saturday, July 14th! . 

3. Celtic Reading: Curious about Tarot card readings? Susan’s Fine Salon is offering sessions today for . Call for information and availability, 860-873-3339. 

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4. Lonely George: 100 year-old tortoise dies. The only remaining Pinta Island tortoise passed away on Sunday, according to the Galapagos National Park Service. Read more about this celebrated tortoise

5. Monday: The word for Monday is derived from the word monandaeg, an ancient Anglo-Saxon/Germanic word meaning moon. Since the sun is honored on Sunday, logic would have it that the moon should be honored as well.

Happy Monday!