5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 27

Full Of Win: Patch is hosting a nationwide costume contest — and your kids could win! Follow for more information and rules for the competition.

Epic Novel: Today at 3 p.m., Mohr Library hosts a book by George R. R. Martin, a sweeping fantasy fiction epic that inspired the HBO miniseries.

Season's End: The Johnston High School boys' varsity soccer squad today at 3:30 p.m. at Rogers High School in Newport.

Don't Zone Out: It may handle some obscure and seemingly minor issues, but the is the place to learn about what's happening in town as far as business developments and such. Meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the senior center.

That Hurt: On this date in 1986, the New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of the World Series. But just like the 1980 U.S. hockey team, what people remember is what happened before the title game — in this case, Bill Buckner's miss of a ground ball in Game 6. We forgive ya, Buck.