5 Things, Jan. 27: Help Lily And Jake; Rain Lingers

Give: Donations are already pouring in for the two kids from 16 Pershing Road. [Here's the link to a list of past articles.] To do your part, donations of gift cards, clothing, toys, and cash — actually, checks, to the order of The Lily and Jake Fund — are being accepted at headquarters, 1520 Atwood Ave. (ZIP code 02919 for any out-of-staters) More info at the IAFF Local 1950 website.

Dodge The Drops: Today's JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast calls for rain during the day with highs in the mid-50s. Clearing overnight in the 30s, sunny Saturday with temps in the 40s.

Play: The Johnston Senior Center hosts Bingo tonight starting at 5:30. Progressive jackpot part of the fun. B-Lucky.

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Vote: On this date in 2011, we reported on the Johnston Democratic Town Committee's vote for its slate of officers. The group chose Richard DelFino as its chairman — and just last week voted to reduce the committee's size and limit members' votes to candidates running in their wards, the Johnston Sun Rise reported.