5 Things To Know Today: March 21

Latest School Budget: At 10 a.m. today, we'll be uploading the latest school budget proposal to "Your Government Handbook." For some context to the document, you can read about the school committee's March 16 workshop and watch a video from the meeting, all without leaving the cozy confines of JohnstonPatch. The school board is scheduled to meet March 22 for a third workshop at 6 p.m., with a vote set for 7 p.m.

Like A Plastic Cup... No Glass: 5 Patch points to anyone who gets that reference. What I meant to say was: "No class," but not that way. won't be in session today because of a professional day for Catholic school teachers. The day off won't stop our reporting of their three girls' basketball teams who played for state championships on March 19, though — stay tuned!

E=mc2: It's an equation so well-known that it's become the universal symbol for "smarty in the area." But how much do you know about the man behind the theory? Marian J. Mohr Library is scheduled to host a celebration of Albert Einstein's birthday today at 3 p.m. for students in grades 6 to 12.

'I' Before 'E' Except In His Name: The Johnston Senior Center has joined local philanthropist and public television celebrity Alan Shawn Feinstein for a food drive, being held all week during the center's operating hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations are being sought for the center's Food Pantry, and Mr. Feinstein has offered to add to the donations collected. Do your part and help the center assist seniors in our area. Call 944-3343 for more information.

Spoiler Alert! It Was All A Dream: I was 8 years old at the time, but even I knew that J.R. Ewing had been shot in Dallas... er, on Dallas, the TV show, on this date in 1980. It was later revealed that Pam (Victoria Principal) had dreamt the entire eighth season. (from brainyhistory.com)