5 Things To Know Today: March 29

Call Ahead: Due to last week's closure of the children's room at , there was a little uncertainty on the scheduled story hour for today. Call the library at 231-4980 to check. Also, remember that March 31 is the last day that the "old" library building will be open. We'll be posting further information about how to check out books and where to return them, plus listings of events and activities at area libraries so you don't miss your storytime fix.

Celebrating Women's History: Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis (who should be able to find his way, since he was Mayor of North Providence) is scheduled to visit this morning at 9:15 to exhibit the original 1920 state law that gave women the right to vote. He'll also be showing Hillary Clinton's announcement that she'd run in the 2008 primary — and JohnstonPatch will be there.

Trip For "Seasoned" Citizens: The senior center is the starting location for a three-day excursion to Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Central New York state. $220 covers coach, bingo or casino play, two nights at the "Tower" hotel, taxes and gratuity. Click the link above for contact info.

Play And Learn: Providence Children's Museum hosts another of its drop-in programs today from 10 a.m. to noon for kids from 2 to 4 years of age.

Adrian! Rocky! On this date in 1977, Rocky scored an Oscar knock-out (see what I did there?) at the 49th Academy Awards. (from brainyhistory.com)