5 Things, Jan. 31: Support AIDS Project RI, B-Ball Slated

Support: AIDS Project RI is seeking restaurant owners who are willing to donate a portion of receipts on April 26 to the Providence-based nonprofit. Contact Event Director Amy Stein at (401) 559-7896 or email amy@aidsprojectri.org — and let JohnstonPatch know you're taking part!

Hoops: Both varsity basketball squads are scheduled to play tonight — the boys host Exeter-West Greenwich at 7 p.m., while the Lady Panthers travel to Prout for a 7 p.m. tilt. Watch for our weekly sports wrap-up later today at 10 a.m.

Sunny: The JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast calls for sunny skies and diminished wind speeds today with highs in the 40s. Dropping to the mid-30s overnight, chance of rain Wednesday morning.

Driving: Need up-to-date traffic conditions? How about where to find cheap gas? Find answers to both on our Traffic & Gas page.

Building: On this date in 2011, we posted a story on Mae Lynn Harrington, a Johnston resident and student at St. Mary Academy - Bay View who earned a trip to St. Louis for the Lego League World Festival.