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5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 26

Just a few more days in our costume contest; girls' soccer on the road; Mohr Library hosts Halloween movie night; historical society meets; and today in history: a new gridiron team.

Send In Your Pics: Patch is holding a Little Pumpkin Costume Contest, where we're calling on parents to send in photos of their kids in their cutest Halloween ensembles. We're already received a few submissions β€” what about yours? Follow the link above for more information and contest rules.

Bootin' Good Time: The Johnston High School varsity girls' soccer team is scheduled to travel to Pawtucket to face Bishop Keough High School in a 3:30 p.m. match.

Scary Movie: Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library hosts a Halloween Movie Night at 6 p.m., featuring "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant," rated PG-13. Snacks provided.

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Historical Views: The Johnston Historical Society hosts Jim Ignasher to speak about his latest book, Rhode Island Disasters: Tales of Tragedy by Air, Sea and Rail, tonight starting at 7 p.m. at the Museum Barn on Putnam Pike.

Good Name For A Team: On this date in 1993, the NFL announced its newest team, the Carolina Panthers.

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