Politics & Government

5 Things To Know Today: Nov. 17

Business boot camp; library programs; art for little ones; zoning board meeting; and today in history: the Gah-den stahts.

Plan That Biz: Local CPA David Lucier continues his series on Effective Business Planning today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Providence. It's a free four-hour information session on incorporating a company and getting it financed.

Mohr Programs: This afternoon at Mohr Library:

'Tours For Tots': The Rhode Island School of Design Museum welcomes the little folks (ages 3 to 5) today from 2 to 2:45 p.m. for a tour. There is a wait list for this activity. Click here to sign up.

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Z-Board: The Johnston Zoning Board is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the senior center. See what kinds of developments are on the proverbial drawing board.

Welcome to North Station: On this date in 1928, the original Boston Garden opened. Did you know? The building was originally called "Boston Madison Square Garden" because it was built by Tex Rickard, who built the MSG in NYC.

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