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Monday, March 28, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: March 28

One of last days for programs at the "old" Mohr; three area blood drives; Little League tryouts; public hockey in Smithfield, and today in history: hurl that rock.

3 Days And Counting: Today is the first of the three final days that the "old" Marian J. Mohr Library will be open; after March 31, the current facility will close until the new library opens on April 9. Students in grades 6 to 12 can Enjoy Spring and celebrate with old-fashioned games like Kick the Can, and indulge in old-fashioned lemonade, starting at 3 p.m. outside. Tonight's Reader's Lair, including a discussion of Mudshark by Gary Paulsen, will be held in the upstairs Reading Room beginning at 6:30 p.m. 3 Blood Drives: If you're looking to donate a pint of your best to the Rhode Island Blood Center, there are three chances today: 3-And-Out? Not if your Little Leaguer has the right skills — tonight is the first of four nights for …

Monday, March 21, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: March 21

Latest school budget proposal available today; no school, St. Rocco; Einstein; Feinstein; and today in history: Who shot JR? (Who's JR?)

Latest School Budget: At 10 a.m. today, we'll be uploading the latest school budget proposal to "Your Government Handbook." For some context to the document, you can read about the school committee's March 16 workshop and watch a video from the meeting, all without leaving the cozy confines of JohnstonPatch. The school board is scheduled to meet March 22 for a third workshop at 6 p.m., with a vote set for 7 p.m. Like A Plastic Cup... No Glass: 5 Patch points to anyone who gets that reference. What I meant to say was: "No class," but not that way. St. Rocco School won't be in session today because of a professional day for Catholic school teachers. The day off won't stop our reporting of their three girls' basketball teams who played for …

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St. Rocco School

Monday, March 14, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: March 14

Learn about butterflies at Mohr Library; track and t-ball registration at Johnston Rec; three area blood drives; public hockey in Smithfield; and today in history: No taxes gather on Rolling Stones.

A Sure Sign Of Spring: Students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to Marian J. Mohr Library today at 3 p.m. for "Learn About Butterfiles Day." Participants can choose plants to place outside to attract the pretty winged critters, and make their own butterflies using provided materials. Johnston Recreation Spring Sports: Track & Field Club and T-Ball & Fitness programs run by the Johnston Parks and Recreation Department begin their registrations today. Click on the provided links for fees and more information. The Johnston Rec office is located at Johnston Memorial Park and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 3 Chances To Help: If giving something up for Lent isn't your thing — or if you've tried and already found yourself sneaking …

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Johnston Memorial Park

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: March 9

Ash Wednesday services; other March 9 celebrations; Lady Panthers face Prout in D-II semis; story time at Mohr Library; and today in history: in 1964 — wait a second, it's National Crabmeat Day?!

Ash Wednesday Services: Here's a list of Masses scheduled for today: Also On March 9: Did you know it's also Barbie's birthday? She's... well, probably more polite not to say. (She debuted in 1959.) It's also National Crabmeat Day — yum — and the anniversary of the first V-8 engine built (as well as first Ford Mustang produced). So, there's something for everyone — dig out that old Barbie, grab a can of crabmeat and make... something, and imagine the roar of a V-8 as you tool around in your minivan. (Information from about.com Fundays page.) JHS Girls Proceed To D-II Final Four: The Lady Panthers basketball team is scheduled to face The Prout School in the Division II semifinals game tonight at Rhode Island College. Get out there and cheer…

Monday, March 7, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: March 7

Kindergarten registration; Mohr Library honors Women's History Month; Public hockey in Smithfield; Bingo to support Johnston athletics; and today in history: The Fab Four play for Aunt Beeb.

Kindergarten Registration: Johnston Public Schools opens registration for kidergarten classes today from 8 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 2:30 p.m. Children must be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2011, to be eligible. Call 401-233-0081 to schedule your appointment. Women's History Month: Marian J. Mohr Library hosts a celebration of Women's History Month this afternoon at 3 p.m. for students in grades 6 to 12. Don't go without reviewing our 5 Things To Know from this past Friday. Lace 'Em Up: Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink is open for public hockey from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per player, goalies skate free. You must have full equipment to be allowed on the ice. Bingo To Benefit Youth Sports: The Rivieria Bingo Club in Cranston holds another Monday …

Friday, March 4, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: March 4 (Honoring Women's History Month)

It's Women's History Month; here are five interesting facts about how it came to be.

What Is It? Women's History Month is a designation given to the month of March every year to honor the contributions made by women in America and around the world. Find out lots more at the National Women's History Project website, and read on... Why March? The U.S. Census Bureau notes March 8, 1857 as the key date in the movement to establish Women's History Month. On that date, women factory workers in New York City protested over working conditions. There were other notable achievements for women after that — you'll find a few of them in "Key Dates In Women's History" below. How Did It Become A Whole Month? Then-President Jimmy Carter proclaimed March 2 through 8 to be "National Women's History Week" in 1980. You can read his …

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Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Can You Find The '5 Things' 5s?

Every weekday this week, JohnstonPatch featured a new '5' for the 5 Things every morning at 6 a.m. Name the location and win $5 gift cards to local stores.

Update: We've extended the deadline for this contest until 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25! Let's see how good your knowledge of Johnston is — can you tell where we found the 5s for our "5 Things To Know" articles this week? Some look very familiar; some will take a little legwork to discover. There's at least one that will take some patience to find, if you're in the right place at the right time. Just in case you missed any of our 5s so far this week, we'll update this article as each new 5 is revealed. We're taking guesses all week, with a final deadline of Friday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. E-mail submissions are acceptable, but must be time-stamped before the deadline. Same holds for comments posted below. Winners will receive $5 gift cards to local…

Friday, February 18, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 18

J-DAPA finale at Johnston High School; more stuff to put on the calendar next week; hone your table tennis skills; not just cool karaoke; and today in history: By the way, which one's Pink?

Finale For J-DAPA: The Johnston Drama and Performing Arts troupe wraps its performance schedule of "A Night of Sin: Frank Sinatra and Friends" at Johnston High School tonight at 7 p.m. Free preview here, but it just doesn't do justice to the real thing. Tix are $10. February Vacation Plans: Start by reviewing the Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library's calendar for ideas. Then, check out the Providence Children Museum's website for events and activities. You could even combine the two, and inquire at the library whether they have passes for the Children's Museum that you can get (like Pawtucket Public Library does). Passes are good for a serious reduction in ticket price at the Children's Museum  — $2 each, people! — so it's worth the phone call…

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Video: J-DAPA Set For Performances On Feb. 11, 17, and 18

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 9

Little league registration, the P-Bruins team up for a blood drive downtown, Valentine's party for toddlers and a genealogy meeting at the library. Plus, this day in history: the Dow Jones Average.

More Valentine's Fun For The Littlies: Mohr Library hosts a Valentine's Day party for toddlers and pre-schoolers today from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn About Your Family Tree: From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Beth Hurd presents information about how to research genealogy in your family using the Rhode Island Secretary of State's database of documents and images and RIAMCO, the Rhode Island Archival and Manuscript Collections Online. Free and open to the public. Springtime Is On The Way: It's time for the annual rite of Little League registration in Johnston, beginning tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Ferri Middle School. Boys and girls from 6 to 17 years old can register. Tryouts begin the last week of March. Visit the Little League website here for …

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 2

Another snow day in Johnston, and the kids are home from school.

Stay Off The Roads: Today's forecast calls for snow to change to freezing rain (meaning ice once it hits the ground) in the morning, then change back to snow later in the day. Schools are cancelled in Johnston today. Maybe The Most Fun You'll Have Today: Watch Punxatawney Phil's contribution to predicting the weather (if he sees his shadow and goes back in his hole, it's six more weeks of winter). The little guy even has his own club — see their website here. Send Us Your Ideas: Back when you could count snow days on one hand, JohnstonPatch put together this list of 20 Things To Do. Leave us a comment to tell us about your snowed-in plans. If You're Feeling Brave: The street in front of your house may look clear, but that may not be the …

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