5 Things To Know Today: Sept. 1

No Class: That's not a reflection on anyone — just saying that there's no school again in Johnston today, due to continuing concerns over transporting students.

Trash Pick-up Delayed: Another lingering effect of Hurricane Irene is that the town's trash and recycling collection schedule is delayed one day.

Get Out And Give: The North Central Chamber of Commerce hosts a blood drive at the Chelo's restaurant at the Apple Valley Shopping Center in Smithfield today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Board Meeting: The Johnston Senior Center Advisory Board is scheduled to meet today starting at 4 p.m., a session that was rescheduled from its originally planned date of Aug. 20.

This Computes: On this date in 1977, Tandy Corporation sold the first TRS-80 Model I personal computer. Delivery would take until November — no such thing as EBay back then, you know.