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5 Things To Know Today: August 5
Full slate at Mohr; local blood drive; two farmer's markets; weight training at the senior center; and today in history: One for you, 19 for me.
Mohr Three-Fer: Today at Marian J. Mohr Library:
- Computer class at 10 a.m. Learn the basics of Internet searches and websites.
- Art Smart with Ms. Melyssa at 10:30 a.m. For kids 8 and older.
- Crazy Lego Contraptions starting at 2 p.m. Ages 8 and up; Lego donations appreciated.
Donate: Dunkin' Donuts at 1999 Plainfield St. hosts a blood drive today from 3 to 7 p.m. Be sure to grab something cool and sweet for yourself — like a French cruller and mocha iced coffee.
Shop Local: Okay, so technically these sites aren't local, but the produce is from Rhode Island, so make the drive an support local farms at these two farmer's markets:
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- Goddard Park in East Greenwich from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Gov. Notte Park in North Providence from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Tone Up: The Johnston Senior Center hosts another session of weight training (as seen ) beginning at 10:30 a.m.
I'm The Taxman: On this date in 1966, the Beatles released Revolver, often called one of the best albums of all time. And since this is the age of mash-ups, here's a a little group called Beatallica mashing up "Taxman" and Metallica's "Sandman" for something new... and awesome.
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