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5 Things To Know Today: March 24

Activities at Mohr; refreshments and entertainment at The Bridge; public hockey in Smithfield; western African cuture at at the Museum of Natural History & Planetarium; and today in history: The King becomes The Private.

Mohr Than One Activity: Just love how that works. Today at Marian J. Mohr Library:

  • Story hour for 2- and 3-year olds at 10:30 a.m.
  • Ladybug activity for students in grades 6-12 at 3 p.m.

Dine & Dance: The Bridge at Cherry Hill is hosting a free refreshments and entertainment hour and open house for seniors (not the high school kind) from 2 to 3 p.m.

Learn About African Culture: The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Providence is presenting a program on western African cultures today from 1 to 2:30 p.m. It's part of their "Programs for Lifelong Learners" series. Admission is $3 per adult.

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Can I Bring 6 Goalies?: Probably not — though you might get points for humor at the Smithfield Ice Rink, where there's public hockey today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Netminders get in free; centers, wingers, and D-Men have to pony up $5 each.

Yes, Sir: On this date in 1958, Elvis Presley entered the Army. The entire nation paused to watch his pompadour get shaved. (from brainyhistory.com)

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