5 Things To Know Today

5 Things: Support the Seniors

Our list of 5 Things to Know Today includes the final few days of ticket sales for a great Senior Center fundraiser.

  1. Support the Seniors: The Johnston Senior Center is hosting a Meatball and Macaroni fundraising dinner next Wednesday, Sept. 19. $10 for adults, $5 for kids, with proceeds going to the JSC and its excellent programs. 2. Locally Grown: If you're up for a little travel — and want to pick up some fresh produce — take a spin to these area farmers markets: 3. Clouds Roll In: Another nice start to the day, weather wise, with sun and temps in the upper 70s — but there's a 50-percent chance of rain overnight, diminishing to 30 percent tomorrow. 4. Read All About It: You're already well-informed by reading JohnstonPatch — you can also be ahead of the curve by signing up for our email newsletters. 5. 13 Days and Counting: All you Johnston …

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Be a 'Locavore' at the Farmer's Market

The Providence/Neutaconkanut Hill Farmers Market is scheduled for 3 to 6 pm on Mondays through October.

Looking to shop for locally grown produce? You don't have to travel too far out of Johnston for it — head over to Plainfield Street on the Johnston/Providence line for the Providence/Neutaconkanut Hill Farmers Market. Held Mondays from 3 to 6 pm, the market is slated to continue through the end of October. Cash, credit cards, and SNAP/EBT cards are accepted — and SNAP receipients can earn a $2 bonus for every $5 spent at the farmer's market. Freedom Food Farm of Johnston is participating in this event. For a list of additional farms participating and more details visit: Farmers Market. For more information, visit the Farm Fresh RI website or call market manager Sarah Lester at (401) 312-4250.

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