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5 Things To Know Today: April 22 (Earth Day)
All kinds of earth-friendly activities; a fundraiser for the Johnston school music program; and today in history: the first Earth Day.
Celebrate At Mohr: Marian J. Mohr Library is set to host an Earth Day Celebration today at 11 a.m. Max Man, the Recycling Super Hero (think Duff Man, but with a better mission) is scheduled to appear.
Party For The Planet: Roger Williams Park Zoo also celebrates Earth Day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Programs are free with paid admission.
At Providence Childrens Museum: Four 20-minute comedy shows about recycling are scheduled between 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Titled "No Time To Waste," the shows are designed for kids from 5 to 11 years old.
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Support School Music: on Killingly Street will donate 20 percent of today's sales to the Johnston School Music Association. Get down there & feed yourself — and help keep the music going.
Origins Of Earth Day: On this date in 1970, the first Earth Day was held — hey, you're doing something green right now by reading JohnstonPatch! (from brainyhistory.com)
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