Johnston Events, Apr. 14 and 15: Baseball, Yard Sale, Hunt, Bowling

Little League: On Saturday starting at 9 am, Johnston Little League kicks off its season with Opening Day, featuring a parade, photos of all the teams, and a few exhibition games. Players meet at l, then process down to Kennedy Field for opening ceremonies.

Yard Sale: Operation Stand Down, the local organization dedicated to helping homeless veterans, is scheduled to hold a yard sale from 9 am to 5 pm at 1010 Hartford Ave. The group is still collecting donations through Friday nigth at 5 pm; call (401) 383-4730 or visit osdri.org for more information.

Scavenger Hunt: Also on Saturday, the Johnston Historical Society hosts its annual "Great Johnston Scavenger Hunt," set to run from 9 am to 5 pm at the Society Museum on Putnam Pike. Cost is $8 per team.

Registration: The Johnston Youth Football and Cheerleading League is holding registration for its spring programs on Friday from 6 to 8 pm, and Saturday from 9:30 am to 12 noon. For more information visit the Johnston Football League website.

Bowling: Town Hall Lanes on Atwood Avenue is the site for Sunday's Miss Rhode Island Scholarship and Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen Programs 9-Pin Bowling Fundraiser from 2:30 to 5 pm. Cost is $100 for teams of four; additional players $25 each. Sponsorship signs still available. For more info visit www.missri.org