5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 29

Scaly and slithery at Mohr Library; post your pics of Johnston on our Neighborhood Gallery; today's weather; the next top 5 video; and one year ago on JohnstonPatch: Panthers lose close game.

Video: Top 5 Sports Stories of 2011

In today's installment of our look back at 2011, we review the top 5 stories in sports.

Video: Santa Visits Early Childhood Center

The Johnston Early Childhood Center, located at Ferri Middle School, had a special guest stop by on Dec. 22.

Photo Gallery: Sarah Dyer Barnes School Winter Show

Students in grades 3 through 5 took part in the school's holiday celebration.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 27

Mohr Library hosts vacation fun; weather forecast; keep track of gas prices and traffic; today's top 5 video; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: time to sled.

Photo Gallery: St. Rocco School Christmas Pageant

Music Teacher Cecelia Rodi directed the student performances as part of the school's "A Season of Song" Christmas pageant on Dec. 21.

Winter Sports Teams Off To Strong Start

The high school hockey team and boys' basketball squad remain undefeated, while the Lady Panthers basketball team opened their season 1-1.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 21

Show off your house; weather forecast; holiday vacation schedule for schools; crochet and knit at the library; and today in history: Birth of hoops.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 15

Business boot camp; Mohr activities; basketball teams in action; Explorers 'wrap' gift drive; and today in history: propping up Pisa.

Cougars Challenge EP In Unbeaten Battle

The Johnston-North Providence boys' varsity hockey squad travels to Dennis Lynch Arena in Pawtucket to face East Providence in a battle of unbeaten Division III teams.

Video: Decorating Trees At Memorial Park

Students from Winsor Hill and Brown Avenue Schools visited Memorial Park on Dec. 8 to decorate trees in advance of today's Holiday Festival.

Students Decorate School Trees At Memorial Park

Johnston students brought their handmade ornaments to the park to decorate a tree for each school on Dec. 8.

Photo Gallery: Johnston High School Holly Fair

The high school Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) hosted the event on Dec. 3 to raise funds for new auditorium equipment.

Cougars Start Title Defense With Win Over Tolman, 4-1

The Johnston-North Providence co-op squad netted two early goals on the way to a 4-1 win over the Pawtucket team.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Champs Return To Ice

The Johnston-North Providence Cougars varsity hockey team is scheduled to play its first league game of the season tonight in Smithfield.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 2

Join the conversation on JohnstonPatch; Toys for Tots collection drive; high school boys' hockey starts tonight; Santa visits Roger Williams Park Zoo this weekend; and today in history: Surely you must be joking.

Great Escape: Local Fundraiser, Holiday Festivities, and Skating

We've got your list of events and activities to put you in the holiday spirit.

Johnston Falls To St. Raphael, 10-0, In Season Finale

The Panthers hosted the Saints from Pawtucket in the annual Thanksgiving Eve game.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Football Season Finale

The Johnston High School varsity football team wraps its regular season with a home game against St. Raphael Academy tonight at 7.

5 Things To Know Today: Nov. 23

Share your Turkey Day recipes; football season-ender; Coppola Sisters perform; toy donations; and today in history: The Pass.

Great Escape: Holiday Classics, Penguins, And Lots Of Vampires And Werewolves

Lots of great family-friendly productions to check out this weekend, along with some big movie releases.

Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled At JHS

The Rhode Island Health Department is scheduled to administer flu vaccinations to students at staff at Johnston High School on Nov. 15.

Nominations Sought For 2012 JHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2012.

RI Art Company Makes Donation To Three Local Schools

N.A. Ferri Middle School, Brown Avenue School, and Thornton Elementary School have received art supplies through Art Is Smart.

Photo Gallery: All Saints Day at St. Rocco School

Students dressed as their favorite saints for the Feast of All Saints Day at St. Rocco Church on Nov. 1.

Photo Gallery: Brown Avenue School Halloween Party

Brown Avenue Parent and Teachers Organization hosted the event at Johnston High School on Oct. 28.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 26

Just a few more days in our costume contest; girls' soccer on the road; Mohr Library hosts Halloween movie night; historical society meets; and today in history: a new gridiron team.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 24

More Halloween fun at Mohr Library; comments from PatchLand; sports of many sorts; and today in history: the "standard" work week.

Video: St. Rocco School Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Seventh-graders in the National Junior Honors Society coordinated a dress-down day and bracelet sale on Oct. 20.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 21

Memorial Park hosts Spooky Walk; LaSalle celebrates 140 years; varsity football on the road; buy local, cook fresh; and today in history: Last clash before Election Day.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 19

Halloween activities at Mohr; girls' volleyball; boys' soccer; historical society meets; and today in history: 'the other' longest game in RI sports history.

Video: Johnston High School Celebrates Homecoming [Poll]

A parade and football game were part of the annual celebration, held Oct. 15.

Sports Brief: Chariho 20, Johnston 6

Johnston High School had its homecoming game on Saturday afternoon against Chariho, and were defeated 20-6.

Sports Preview: JHS vs. Chariho Football

The Panthers host the Chariho Regional High School Chargers today at 1:30 p.m. in the annual Homecoming game.

Celebrate Homecoming 2011 At Johnston High School

The annual parade is scheduled to step off this morning at 10 a.m. at the high school.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 14

Art at Mohr Library; all things homecoming; and today in history: the birth of Winnie-the-Pooh.

They Brought The Funk

The Johnston High School Marching Band performed as part of the Columbus Day Parade on Federal Hill on Oct. 9.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Serving Up Strong Competition

The Johnston High School girls' volleyball team travels to Warwick Veterans' High School for a 5:30 p.m. contest.

St. Rocco School Gets New Principal

Lorraine Moschella started in her new position on Oct. 3, the Diocese of Providence announced.

Students Aim To Get JHS Back On Track [Poll]

Two ninth-graders at have been collecting signatures on a petition to bring boys' outdoor track back to the high school.