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5 Things: Brigade Band, Farmers Market & Pirates at the Castle

Five things to know for Aug. 23.

The Providence Brigade Band is holding a free concert at the North Kingstown Free Library tonight. Bring your blankets, chairs and even a picnic dinner for this one! In case the weather doesn't cooperate and the concert gets moved indoors – please be nice, Mother Nature – register for this program by calling 401-294-3306. The concert starts at 6 p.m.

On Saturday - 

Head over to Casey Farm for the Coastal Growers' Market from 9 a.m. to noon. Grab some local produce for your last grilling session of the summer!

It's your last chance to catch the pirates at Smith's Castle. Stop by the site from noon to 4 p.m. for this special program. Learn more here.

Have a child heading to kindergarten? Celebrate the milestone – and prepare for it! –with Kickoff to Kindergarten at the high school. All are welcome to attend this free program. Runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Get more info here.

Today we'll see isolated showers and thunderstorms early in the morning and then in the afternoon with otherwise partly sunny skies and highs near 82. Tomorrow, expect sunny skies and highs near 75.

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