🌱 Patch AM: Stay Out Of North Coventry's Johnson's Pond: State

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In today's newsletter:

• State warns Coventry residents to avoid Johnson's Pond due to algae
• Coventry High student earns national academic honor—see what it means

Also on today's calendar: Casting for RI Youth Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 71, low: 43.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stay Out Of North Coventry's Johnson's Pond: State (patch.com) — Residents in Coventry are being urged to avoid all contact with Johnson's Pond after state health and environmental officials found harmful algae in the water. Swimming, boating, fishing, and even letting pets near the pond are considered high-risk, with potential effects ranging from skin rashes and stomach illness to more serious liver and nervous system problems. Locals are advised not to drink untreated pond water or eat fish caught there until the advisory is lifted.
   

• CHS student named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program (thechronicle.com) — A Coventry High School student, Chase Weber, has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing among the top 50,000 PSAT takers nationwide. While this doesn't advance him in the scholarship competition, the honor highlights strong academic achievement at Coventry High and may help broaden his future educational opportunities.
   

📸 Around Coventry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coventry

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Casting for RI Youth Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical →
  Set the Barre Dance Studio, 1800 Post Road, Airport Plaza, Warwick,
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Coventry High School vs Toll Gate →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
• Coventry vs Toll Gate →
  40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Coventry vs Tiverton →
  40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
• Coventry High School vs Tiverton →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Classical Girls Varsity Soccer @ Coventry →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• CTE Open House
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:00 pm
• Coventry Republican Town Committee Monthly Meeting →
  Flat River Tavern, 2260 Flat River Road, Coventry
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Qigong Workshop →
  Light of Hope, 245 Phenix Ave, Cranston
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• Coventry High School vs Classical →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
• Coventry vs Classical →
  40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Scituate Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Cranston East →
  Cranston High School East, 899 Park Ave, Cranston
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• TELL ME LIES A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich
  8:00 pm
Friday October 9
• The Pickups at Arcadia Pizza →
  Arcadia Pizza, 780 Victory Hwy Unit 5, West Greenwich
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I was outside yesterday and was caught by surprise.
  I have never run so fast into the garage, slamming the door shut. These pictures were taken behind a CLOSED door. I zoomed in from a safe location. (Nextdoor Blackrock)
• Looking for a reliable and friendly driver to assist my mom with a doctor's appointment and a few errands 2–3 days per week.
  Paying $35 per hour. Her vehicle is available if needed. If you or someone you know is trustworthy and interested, please send me a direct message… (Nextdoor Anthony)

• Cranston Public Schools posted a job opening for Head Boys' Indoor Track Coach in Cranston. Apply here.
• Carrier Global Corporation posted a job opening for Shipper/Receiver in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coventry here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Greenwich

• Sr Maintenance Technician / Electrician (amgen.com)

West Warwick

• Who are RI's best high school football teams? Here's our midseason Top 20 (providencejournal.com)
• Head to Head Analysis: AstroNova (NASDAQ:ALOT) and NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) (defenseworld.net)

East Greenwich

• East Greenwich Flock Cameras Off, RI State Police Pause (upriseri.com)
• Town Hires Consultant to Assess Condition of Eldredge (eastgreenwichnews.com)
• Men Without Hats Announce You Can Dance If You Want Tour (antimusic.com)

Ok Coventry! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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