5 Things To Know Today: March 18

St. Joseph's Day: The Johnston Senior Center hosts a St. Joseph's Day celebration starting at 11 a.m. Lunch starts at noon; phone reservations are strongly advised — contact Brenda at 944-3343, ext. 109 to reserve your spot. Suggested donation is $3 for those older than 60, $4 for those 60 and under.

Comedy & Cuisine: The Johnston High School Parent Teacher Student Organization has scheduled a "Comedy and Cuisine" fundraiser tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. at JHS. Email colar840@aol.com for tickets ($25 for dinner and show, $15 for show only) and more information.

Public Skate: Smithfield Ice Rink again opens the frozen surface to public skating today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission $3, skates $5. Face-plants are free.

Met Life Family Friday: Tonight from 5 to 8 p.m., Providence Children's Museum is offering free admission, thanks to MetLife. Sorry, Snoopy won't be there, but kids between 5 and 11 years of age can build a hoop glider in the FETCH lab.

You Have The Right: Wonder what TV cops said before this date in 1963, when the U.S. Supreme Court issued the Miranda ruling, which states that defendants must be given access to an attorney for their defense. (from brainyhistory.com)