Business & Tech

5 Things: Apple Fest This Weekend

Johnston's huge fall festival tops today's list of 5 Things to Know.

 

1. Apple Fest: Johnston Memorial Park will be the site for this weekend's 25 Annual Apple Festival, hosted by the North Central Chamber of Commerce. Fun starts at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday. [Here's a video on preparations for the event.] Parade and opening ceremonies Saturday at 11:30 am or thereabouts. Watch JohnstonPatch for daily schedules and information.

2. Weather in 10 Words: Rain today; chance Saturday and Sunday. Highs in the 60s.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

3. Book Sale: If you're headed to the Park for Apple Festival, be sure to stop by Mohr Library on the way out [can't miss it — it's at the top of Memorial Avenue] for the annual Friends of Mohr Library book sale.

4. Have a Hoopster?: If you've got a kid or kids who are into basketball, sign them up for the Johnston Recreation Department's fall league. Open to students in grades 1 to 10. Fees start at $25.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

5. Save a Click: By taking 10 seconds and signing up for our email newsletters, you can get the latest news from JohnstonPatch sent right to your Inbox.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here