5 Things To Know Today: March 16

New fire chief to be named; Story hour and Reader's Lair at Mohr Library; Explorer's Studio at Providence Children's Museum; Johnston Parks & Rec continues spring registrations, and today in history: Imagine you're no longer welcome.

5 Things To Know Today: March 15

Story time at Mohr Library; final day of "Pink Specials" at Il Piccolo; public ice skating in Smithfield; charity shopping coupon at Warwick Mall; and today in history: Obvious tag not yet invented, but needed.

5 Things To Know Today: March 14

Learn about butterflies at Mohr Library; track and t-ball registration at Johnston Rec; three area blood drives; public hockey in Smithfield; and today in history: No taxes gather on Rolling Stones.

5 Things To Know Today: March 11

Art Smart at Mohr; public skate in Smithfield; Explorer's Studio at Providence Children's Museum; it's the first Friday of Lent; and today in history: going back to the three-digit years for this one.

5 Things To Know Today: March 10

Lots to do at Mohr Library; Play and Learn at Providence Children's Museum; public hockey at Smithfield Ice Rink; Pennies for Patients continues; and today in history: birth of the telephone.

Grab & Go — Great Places To Take The Kids

JohnstonPatch has your list of events and activities for the little ones.

Great Escape: Another Great Weekend Around The Corner

Music, dancing, and comedy are just some of the choices this weekend.

5 Things To Know Today: March 9

Ash Wednesday services; other March 9 celebrations; Lady Panthers face Prout in D-II semis; story time at Mohr Library; and today in history: in 1964 — wait a second, it's National Crabmeat Day?!

5 Things To Know Today: March 8

Help 6 local schools raise Pennies For Patients; story hour and book discussion at Mohr; two blood drives in the area; public skating in Smithfield; and today in history: Before there was Vista — long before there was Vista.

5 Things To Know Today: March 7

Kindergarten registration; Mohr Library honors Women's History Month; Public hockey in Smithfield; Bingo to support Johnston athletics; and today in history: The Fab Four play for Aunt Beeb.

Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Every Thursday, JohnstonPatch lists great events and activities in and around our town.

Viewfinder: March 3

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5 Things To Know Today: March 3

Anime at Mohr; Lady Panthers take the court in D-II playoffs; registration now open at the Cranston Area Career and Technical Center; activities for all ages at Hall Library in Cranston; and Today in History: What did they sing before that?

Grab & Go — Great Places To Take The Kids

JohnstonPatch has your list of events and activities for the little ones.

Great Escape: Dinner On A Budget And Great Entertainment

Rockers, campers, and fans of bald blue men all have something to look forward to this weekend.

5 Things To Know Today: March 2 (Read Across America Day)

One theme, five things: It's Read Across America Day.

5 Things To Know Today: March 1

Activities for young and old alike in Johnston and Cranston; and today in history: Jim Morrison, Miami, and legal problems.

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 28

Mohr Library looks back at the Salem Witch Trials and hosts a Reader's Lair for grades 3 to 5; Bingo to support Johnston sports; the Bloodmobile rolls into Sockanosset Cross Road; and today in history: The Witch Hunt begins.

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 25

Winter fun at the library; a packed high school sports schedule; cupcake wars at Cranston Central Library; open hockey at the Cranston rink; and today in history: We Are The World, We Are The Grammy Winners.

Great Escape: Are You Ready For The Weekend?

From monster trucks to orchestras, there's something for everyone.

Viewfinder: Feb. 24

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5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 24

Another packed schedule at the library; blood drive at Dunkin' Donuts; the Johnston Tea Party meets; Quidditch practice in Cranston; and today in history: Diana Spencer becomes Lady Di.

Grab & Go — Great Places To Take The Kids

JohnstonPatch has your list of events and activities for the little ones.

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 22

Two activities at Mohr Library, sushi at Whole Foods in Cranston, the Manton Seniors try their luck at Foxwoods, Panthers advance, and today in history: Yes, I believe in miracles.

J-DAPA Dazzles With 'A Night of Sin'

The Johnston Dance and Performing Arts group brings the Rat Pack to Johnston

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 21

Normal trash and recycling schedule; why it's called Presidents' Day; take the day to organize your plans for vacation week; Bingo to benefit local sports; and today in history: Nixon lands in China.

Week In Review: Gist Visits, Fire Chief Search Starts, Coach Pick Triggers Parents' Reactions

A look at the top stories from JohnstonPatch for the week ending Feb. 18.

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 18

J-DAPA finale at Johnston High School; more stuff to put on the calendar next week; hone your table tennis skills; not just cool karaoke; and today in history: By the way, which one's Pink?

Viewfinder: Feb. 17

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5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 17

J-DAPA performs for $5; a very busy day at Mohr Library; St. Rocco School open house and science fair; Relay For Life Johnston kick-off; and today in history: Green Day frontman's First Day

Get Out: Your Weekend Planner

Every Thursday, JohnstonPatch lists great events and activities in and around our town.

Great Escape: Dinner And Fun In Johnston And Nearby

Find a babysitter for the kids and put together a great dinner-and-fun combo this weekend.

Grab & Go — Great Places To Take The Kids

JohnstonPatch has your list of events and activities for the little ones.

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 16

Trash and recycling on regular schedule next week; activities at the library, looking ahead to school vacation; healthy eating at Whole Foods, and today in history: The King earns gold for gospel.

5 Things To Know Today: Feb. 11

"Art Smart" at the library, J-DAPA performs at the high school, girls' basketball, and a slate of bands in bars. Plus, today in history: Hey, hey, Willie Mays — skill pays.