5 Things To Know Today: August 9

Town Council Meets: The Johnston Town Council is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Court. The agenda posted for tonight's meeting includes discussion of the Briarcliffe Manor proposal, which earned preliminary approval at last week's Planning Board meeting and is .

School Board Session: The school board is scheduled to meet on August 16, at 7 p.m. at N.A. Ferri Middle School. Note: This item was corrected after publication.

Mohr Programs: Marian J. Mohr Library hosts three programs today:

• Kindermusic at 10:30 a.m. for kids 4 and older
• Game On! for middle and high school students from 4 to 8 p.m.
• Watercolor Painting for Teens, led by Pam Santos. Only 12 spots available — call the library to sign up.

Summer Tunes: The Bridge at Cherry Hill is scheduled to continue its summer concert series tonight at 6 p.m., featuring local singer Robert Black. Refreshments served; bring a lawn chair or blanket, and relax. Canned food donations will be accepted at this event.

The Great One: On this date in 1988, just weeks after winning the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzky was traded to the L.A. Kings along with two Oiler teammates for  two Kings players; $15 million; and three first-round draft picks over the next four years. The move was so controversial that it earned the simplified moniker "The Trade" — say that phrase to any hockey fan, and he'll know what you're talking about.