5 Things To Know Today: May 25

Donate: Winsor Hill Elementary School is scheduled to host the Bloodmobile from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do good — and be a good example for the kids.

Celebrate: The North Central Chamber of Commerce, HQ'd in our fair town, hosts "Night of the Rising Stars" tonight beginning with a member Expo at 5 p.m. at Twelve Acres Banquet Hall in Smithfield. Beginning at 6:30 will be a speaking program and awards ceremony featuring Mike Tamburro from the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Educate: That's the mission of the Johnston Historical Society, who are scheduled to hold their monthly meeting tonight at 7 at Belknap School House on Greenville Avenue. President Louis McGowan is scheduled to give a presentation on "Treasures from our Archives."

Intonate: Continuing with the "-ate" suffix trend (and what was sure to be an excellent performance last night), the Ferri Middle School Chorus and Band are planning another night's entertainment tonight at 7, with the 7th grade "Icetones," 6th grade chorus and 6th grade bandsharing the bill. Tickets are just $5.

A Great Date: Today in 1975, the Indianapolis 500 held the first race to be run on May 25. Bobby Unser won the rain-shortened contest after 435 miles. (from wikipedia.com)