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5 Things, Feb. 7: Chill, Piano, Origin Of The Snowman

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Two weeks until pitchers & catchers report — and here are your 5 Things To Know.

Pattern: We're in for a couple of days of sunny to partly-cloudy conditions during the day, according to the JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast. Highs in the upper 40s, overnight lows in the 20s.

Piano: The lovely and talented Vera Buratti is hosting piano instruction at the Johnston Senior Center today from 1 to 4 p.m. Schedule appointments at (401) 944-3343.

Research: When there's enough snow on the ground, it's time to build a snowman — but do you know who first got bored enough to roll the snow into something vaguely human? Kids in grades 6 to 12 can find out today at 2:30 p.m. in "The History of the Snowman." No real snowmen, alas — build one out of doughnuts instead.

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Prices: Check local gas prices and road conditions on our Traffic & Gas page. As of Monday. 8:30 p.m., Pick N Pay on George Waterman Road reported $3.53 for regular unleaded.

Medical: On this date last year, we reported on Mayor Joseph Polisena's opinion on compassion centers that would be allowed to distribute medical cannabis to qualified patients. Click to read more.

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