5 Things To Know Today: March 14

A Sure Sign Of Spring: Students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to Marian J. Mohr Library today at 3 p.m. for "Learn About Butterfiles Day." Participants can choose plants to place outside to attract the pretty winged critters, and make their own butterflies using provided materials.

Johnston Recreation Spring Sports: Track & Field Club and T-Ball & Fitness programs run by the Johnston Parks and Recreation Department begin their registrations today. Click on the provided links for fees and more information. The Johnston Rec office is located at and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

3 Chances To Help: If giving something up for Lent isn't your thing — or if you've tried and already found yourself sneaking chocolate — you can give a little bit of yourself at one of three area blood drives today:

• East Smithfield Library, from 3 to 7 p.m.
• Dunkin' Donuts, 1755 Smith St., North Providence, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Shaw's Supermarket, at Chapel Hill in Cranston, 4 to 7 p.m.

Keep Up Your Hockey Skills: Smithfield Ice Rink continues its Monday public hockey sessions today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snipers and goons, $5; goalies free.

What A Drag It Is Getting Taxed: Today in 1971, Mick Jagger and the boys fled England to get out of paying their taxes to Her Majesty's Royal Exchequer. They moved to France and promptly "forgot" their former addresses.