5 Things To Know Today: April 11

Government In Action: No, that's not a typo — it's "In Action," not "Inaction." And once you've attended a Johnston Town Council meeting, like the one scheduled for 7 p.m. at the , you'll understand what I mean — these folks know how to move through an agenda. We received late word that the show cause hearing on Sebastian's — you may have heard of their — is scheduled for tonight.

Have A Crafty Toddler?: The Providence Childrens Museum hosts its monthly "Toddler Try-It" activity today from 10 a.m. to noon. Today's theme is "Rainy Day," where kids ages 1 1/2 to 3 years old can make their own rainy-day pictures. Admission is $8.50.

Be Sure To Stretch First: The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department begins its youth track program this afternoon at 5:45 p.m. at Johnston High School. Call (401) 272-3460 for more program information.

Two Tasty Places To Give: Over in Cranston, two places are hosting blood drives today:

• T's Restaurant on Park Avenue, from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m.
• Dunkin' Donuts on Reservoir Avenue, from 3 to 7 p.m.

They Call It A Royale With Cheese: Get it? Mouse, cheese? Okay, that one's a stretch, but how else was I going to get to use that line from Pulp Fiction? On this date in 1992, Euro Disney opened outside Paris, France. (from brainyhistory.com)