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5 Things To Know Today: March 25

Last day for Pennies for Patients; last weekday registration for Johnston Rec programs; the Chamber of Commerce hosts billiards night; public skating in Smithfield; and today in history: Before there was Patriot Nation, there was Patriot Region.

Cough 'Em Up: Your spare change can make a big difference to the Rhode Island chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society if you donate it as to the Pennies for Patients fundraiser — and today's the last day.

Sign 'Em Up: The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department is wrapping up registration for its T-Ball & Fitness and Track & Field programs tomorrow, so try to beat the last-minute rush and register your kiddies today.

Rack 'Em Up: Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m., the North Central Chamber of Commerce hosts its latest Community Fun Night at Rhode Island Billards Bar & Bistro — hmm, the N-triple-C at the RI-triple-B, it's got a cool vibe to it, doesn't it? Cost is $12 per person and incudes pizza, pasta, and pool — whoa: triple-P at the RI-triple-B hosted by the N-triple-C.

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Lace 'Em Up: Smithfield Ice Rink is open for public skating today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $3 to get in, $5 to get skates.

Now They Belong To All Of Us: It means a lot more now than it did then (they weren't, shall we say, such a good team). On this date in 1971, the Boston Patriots changed their name to the New England Patriots. (from brainyhistory.com)

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