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5 Things To Know Today: Sept. 6
Yes, kids, there is school today — weather permitting; two after-school programs at Mohr Library; blood drive; Bellarmine seeks singers; and today in history: the people's Princess laid to rest.
Yes, Really: Well, that is, unless we got hit with another hurricane over the weekend... School is scheduled to (finally) start in Johnston today, after three days of cancellations last week. Here's the schedule for openings and dismissals:
- Johnston High School: Open, 7:10 a.m.; Dismissal, 1:28 p.m.
- Ferri Middle School: Open, 7:45 a.m.; Dismissal, 2:03 p.m.
- Elementary Schools: Open, 9:05 a.m.; Dismissal, 3:20 p.m.
- Early Childhood Center: Morning session open, 8:15 a.m.; Dismissal, 11 a.m. Afternoon session open, 11:45 a.m.; Dismissal 2:35 p.m.
You can also find bus routes on JohnstonPatch here.
After-School Activites: This afternoon, Mohr Library jumps right into its fall schedule with two events:
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- Book discussion for adultsat 3 p.m. Subject is Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment. For more info, contact Kevin at 401-231-4980 ext. 201.
- Reader's Theatre at 6 p.m.Actors from RI SALT (Stage Actors Live Theater) are scheduled to perform a free reading of Harold Pinter's masterpiece The Homecoming.
Donate: Today from 3 to 7 p.m., Dunkin' Donuts on Killingly Street hosts a blood drive. No caffeine before you donate.
Joyful Noise: St. Robert Bellarmine Church opens its music ministry season tonight at 7 p.m. with a meeting of the adult choir. New members invited.
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Somber Anniversary: On this date in 1997, the funeral for Diana, Princess of Wales, was held at Westminster Abbey in England.
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