5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 21

Trash And Recycling: The schedule for trash and recycling will not change this week because of the holiday today. So, if you didn't put out your barrels last night, you may still have a chance.

Presidents' Day Explained: The first federal observance in honor of an American citizen, the holiday was originally established as Washington's Day, after George Washington, in 1879.  Back then, the holiday was observed on Washington's birthday, February 22.  But in 1971 Congress moved it to the third Monday in February. It wasn't until the 1980s that "Presidents' Day" started to be used. (From The National Archives)

Set The Calendar For The Week: Wondering what to do with the kids this week? Here are three great sources of information that can help you:

• . From gum drops on Monday to penguins on Friday, the local library has plenty of free activites. Check out their calendar here.
• Providence Children's Museum. Singer/songwriter Keith Munslow on Monday, birds of prey on Tuesday, block building on Wednesday and pantomime on Thursday — and if you are a member of Neighborhood Health Plan, admission is free.
• Museum of Natural History and Planetarium at Roger Williams Park. Learn about the stars in the night sky beginning Monday with a special $3 admission price ($2 for kids).

Bingo For Johnston Sports: The Riviera Hall at 1612 Elmwood Ave., Cranston, hosts Bingo to support Johnston sports programs starting at 6:15 p.m.

Today In History: He'd be re-elected by a landslide and forced to resign from office a couple of years later. In 1972, Richard M. Nixon became the first U.S. President to visit China. (From brainyhistory.com)