5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 17

In The Halloween Mood: There's probably no better way to get spooked than watching a Tim Burton film (he's the guy who made Nightmare Before Christmas). Today at Mohr Library, there's a showing of The Corpse Bride for kids in grades 6 to 12 at 2:30 p.m., part of the library's Halloween Movie Month.

Spooky Stroll: Roger Williams Park Zoo continues its Jack-O-Lantern spectacular tonight a 6 p.m. Lower rates for weekdays; discounts for members.

Message Of Hope: Also at Mohr Library, author Brad Pitman is scheduled to host a 6:30 p.m. presentation on his book Ma is Back! A Hope for Alzheimer's. Free and open to the public.

Have Your Say: Where do you get your morning coffee? Let us know by answering today's Patch Poll — click this link to get there.

Nice Series, Eh?: On this date in 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays became the first non-U.S. team to play in the World Series. Why it wasn't called the "American Series" before that is still a mystery...