Politics & Government

Johnston Events: Gov't Meetings, Blood Drives, History and Art

Here are the highlights of this week's events listings on JohnstonPatch.

Here's your first look at the schedule of events around Johnston for the week ahead — click the links for more information on our Events page.

Government

Following their regular schedules, both the town council and school committee are meeting this week:

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Also this week, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Barry Hinckley is scheduled to visit the home of Republican Town Committee Chairman George Resnick at 10 Paradise Lane. Call (401) 934-2232 for more information.

Blood Drives

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Showing a knack for raising awareness and helping save lives are two of Johnston's newest local businesses:

History

John McNiff is a major font of Rhode Island historical knowledge — hear what he's got to say about Rhode Island founder Roger Williams at on Wednesday night at 6 p.m.

Art

Students in grades 3 through 6 are invited to join Ms. Melyssa (a Johnston High School alum and talented artist in her own right) for "Art Smart," a lesson in how to make art like the great masters, on Friday, Apr. 13, at 4 pm at the library.


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