Politics & Government
5 Things To Know Today: August 2
Two programs at Mohr; National Night Out at Memorial Park; Luau at The Bridge; planning board meeting; and today in history: the Gulf War.

Two Mohr Programs: Today at Marian J. Mohr Library:
- Story time for ages 4+ at 10:30 a.m.
- Game On! for middle and high school students at 4 p.m.
Have A Safe Night Out: The Johnston Police Department and Johnston Community Policing Association (JCPA) host the 28th Annual National Night Out tonight at Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. Get out and meet our men and women in blue, learn about crime and drug prevention efforts, and meet your neighbors.
Think Hawaii: Tonight at 6 p.m., the Bridge at Cherry Hill hosts a luau-themed concert by local performer Vini Ames. Donations of canned goods to help the RI Food Bank are appreciated. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax.
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New Projects: Johnston's planning board is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Check out the developments that are on the drawing board.
Invasion: On this date in 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, triggering the Gulf War.
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