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5 Things To Know Today: August 12
Johnston advances to Junior LL World Series; exercise at the senior center; computer class at Mohr Library; two area farmer's markets; and today in history: Enterprise (not that one).
Big Win: The Johnston Junior Little League team won two games yesterday to win the Eastern Regional Championship in Freehold Township, NJ. After squeaking out a 14-13 win in the first game of a double-header against Pennridge, PA, the two-time RI state champs defeated Pennridge, 18-7, in the afternoon game. Wish our boys luck as they advance to the Junior Little League World Series that begins August 14 in Michigan!
Work Out: The senior center hosts two fitness programs today:
- Walk Away the Pounds at 9 a.m.
- Weight Training led by Jean Trafford (as featured recently on JohnstonPatch) beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Computer Class: Marian J. Mohr Library offers Advanced Computer class today from 10 to 11 a.m.
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Shop Local: There are two farmer's market in the area today:
- Goddard State Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Gov. Notte Park in North Providence from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Space... Shuttle: On this date in 1977, space shuttle Enterprise — the first model of the space vehicle that was recently retired — made its first atmospheric flight. No word on if they got a message from Vulcan.
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