Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Get your day started right with a check of Johnston weather, events, and other news and notes.
Johnston Weather: Support Group: The Autism Project in Johnston hosts a support group for caregivers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Register for this free group at www.theautismproject.org or call Sue Bayliss (401) 785-2666, ext. 1021. Deck the House: Patch is on the hunt for the best-decorated house in America — think your crib could be it? Click here to learn how to register for a chance at $100,000 for local schools. Joy Makers: The GenerationON organization is teaming up with Hasbro again this year for the third annual "Joy Makers" program, where kids do good deeds and earn holiday gifts for other children. Click here to learn more and sign up. Celebrity Birthdays:
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The Autism Project
1516 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Welcome to the first Monday of December, 2012 — start it off right with a check of weather, events, and celebrity birthdays.
Johnston Weather: Window Painting: The sun will probably help highlight the window painting project in the Andrew Greene Young Adult Room at Mohr Library in Johnston. Stencils and paints available; art starts at 2:30 pm. Get Your Game On: Mohr Library is also hosting video games for kids in grades 6 to 12 starting at 3:30. Skip the Mall: The Children's Workshop on Cedar Swamp Road in Smithfield is hosting holiday shopping with products from Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Avon, Wildtree, and others tomorrow afternoon at 5 pm. Free admission; you don't need to have children enrolled to shop. Celebrity Birthdays:
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Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
1 Memorial Ave, Johnston, RI
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Start your day with a check of weather, news, and events in Johnston.
Johnston Weather: Can't Spell Cabaret without 'ET': Tonight at Johnston High School, the Johnston Drama and Performing Arts (J-DAPA) troupe performs "An Extraterrestrial Christmas" at 6:30 pm. They'll also take the stage tomorrow at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Tix are just $5. Toys for Tots Spots: Johnston's got three designated drop-off sites for Toys for Tots this year. Click here for details. Save on Gas: Okay, so it may not be that far to Warwick Mall or your favorite holiday shopping spot — but saving money on gas is good, all the same. Use the JohnstonPatch Commute page to find the cheapest gas nearby — and check traffic conditions. Celebrity Birthdays:
41.830857
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Johnston High School
345 Cherry Hill Rd, Johnston, RI
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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Johnston Weather: Contest: It's time for the Patch "Deck the House" Contest, where the winner could snag a cool $100,000 for their local school district, plus $500 to help with the electrical bill. Click here for more info. Greetings: Yesterday we posted a holiday greetings video from Lt. Col. Bill Courtemanche of the USAF. If you've got a friend or family member serving overseas, be sure they send videos to joseph.hutnak@patch.com — and if you want to make a video and post it, let me know! Free Pizza: Looking for a little extra motivation for your kids to get good grades? Paul's Pizza in Cumberland is offering a free small pizza for students who hold a "B" average in all of their classes. The end of the second quarter is only two …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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Johnston Weather: Thanksgiving Nears: Did you know that AAA is forecasting that 43.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving? If you're traveling in or through Little Rhody, check out this alert from the RI State Police. Computer Class: The Johnston Senior Center is scheduled to hold an Introduction to Computers class today at 10 a.m. This class is scheduled to be held every Thursday. Dates and times for events are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on Johnston Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click here and read how easy it is. Celebrity Birthdays Today:
41.823115
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Johnston Senior Center
1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI
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Monday, November 19, 2012
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Johnston Weather: Pumpkin Seed Art: Kids in Grades 6-12 are welcome to come by the Mohr Public Library today at 2:30pm and use a variety of colored seeds to create a fall scene just in time for Thanksgiving. Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave, Johnston. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on Johnston Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click here and read how easy it is. Celebrity Birthdays Today: This Day in History: On November 19, 1863, at the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg,Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivers one of the most memorable speeches in American history. In just 272 words, Lincoln …
Friday, November 16, 2012
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Johnston Weather: Walking Exercise: Join the folks at the Johnston Senior Center every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. and Walk Away the Pounds! This popular exercise program at the Center is one that members have remained faithful to for a long time. Passport Friday: For grades K-5 – Your tour guides, Michelle and Carlene at the Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave, Johnston, RI present a program exploring different countries and cultures through film, stories, crafts, games, holidays and sometimes delicious cuisine. On Friday, November 16th at 4:30pm we will visit India! Please register. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on Johnston …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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Johnston Weather: Radio Days: Come to the Mohr Library in Johnston today from 3pm-4pm to listen to radio programs such as "Selected Shorts," "This American Life" and others. Ask Kevin for more information by emailing info@mohrlibrary.net or calling us at 231-4980. No registration necessary. BINGO: Join the Johnston Senior Center every Thursday from 1:15 - 3 p.m.and every Friday from 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. for BINGO. There is a JACKPOT build-up at both the Thursday and Friday Bingo games. Refreshments are available during games and the Center's Gift Shop is open from 5-7 p.m. as well. (Bingo is traditionally held every Thursday and Friday but please call ahead to confirm dates and time.) Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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Johnston Weather: Caregivers Support Group: The Johnston Senior Center is scheduled to hold a Caregivers Support Group with Ann Mulhall on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the Center. For more information call the Center at 401-944-3343. Dates and times for events are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm. Book Club: For students in grades 6 through 12. Reader’s Lair meets at the Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Ave, Johnston. The group will be discussing Shelter by Harlan Coben. Coben is a popular author of suspenseful thrillers for adults. This is his debut young adult novel. Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on Johnston Patch. …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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Johnston Weather: Play Reading Group: Come to the popular play-reading series at the Mohr Memorial Library in Johnston. A group of local actors will bring a script to life and then discuss it. For you theater-lovers, it’s an evening not to be missed. Starts at 6 p.m. Computer Class: The Johnston Senior Center is scheduled to hold an Introduction to Computers class today at 10 a.m. This class is scheduled to be held every Thursday. Dates and times for events are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm. Realtor Event - Promoting Real Estate in the Digital Age: Primary Residential Mortgage | Primary Local is teaming up with Patch.com andArtinium Inc. to bring Realtors a full circle approach to conquer marketing in today's digital age …
