5 Things To Know Today: May 3

Stories For Kids, Adults: Marian J. Mohr Library hits two big demographic groups today:

• Story time for Infants at 10:30 a.m.
• Book Discussion for adults at 3 p.m. Selection: Great House by Nicole Krauss.

One For The "Seasoned" Citizens: The Manton Seniors of Johnston host a monthly meeting today at 12:30 p.m. in the church hall at Our Lady of Grace on George Waterman Road.

Government In Action: There's a Planning Board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at the senior center. Come for the permit, stay for the discussion.

Get Outdoors: The Providence Children's Museum will open its outdoor Children's Garden today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for kids between 4 and 11. They're also offering outdoor challenges — wonder what that could mean, other than tired kids?

Derby Day Approaches: In honor of the Kentucky Derby this weekend, we look back at the 1986 winning time of 2:02 posted by Willie Shoemaker riding Ferdinand. (from brainyhistory.com)