5 Things To Know Today: Sept. 12

Chamber Confab: The North Central Chamber of Commerce, HQ'd right here in Johnston, hosts a Community Alliance Council meeting today at noon at the UNO Chicago Grill in Smithfield. The Rhode Island Foundation's Jill Pfitzenmayer is scheduled guest speaker. $15 members/$25 nonmembers.

Pick Up Some Produce: Memorial Park has another scheduled farmer's market set for 2 to 6 p.m. this afternoon. Area farms participating include Hopkins Farm in North Scituate and White Oak Farm in Scituate.

Drool-Worthy Drives: The Bridge at Cherry Hill kicks off National Assisted Living Week with an antique car show today from 6-8 p.m. Donations of canned goods to benefit the Johnston Food Bank (located at the senior center) are requested.

Government In Action: Tonight at 7 p.m. at the senior center, the Johnston Town Council is scheduled to hold a public meeting. Among the items on the agenda are a request to change the zoning designation for a on Old Pocasset Avenue.

A Classic: On this date in 1978, the TV show Taxi debuted on ABC. If you've ever heard the phrase "tank-you-veddy-much," this is where it's from.