Five Things You Need To Know: July 17

Today's Weather: Light rain and fog will keep temperatures in the low 70s today. By night, the rain will slow, but temperatures will stay mild according to the National Weather Service.

1. Are you keeping the kids busy this summer? Summer can be a great time to bond and make memories as a family, but sometimes months of unstructured play time can get to kids and parents. Find out

2. The nonprofit educational organization, seeks volunteers and host families to mentor and host high school exchange students coming to the community. Share your family traditions – welcome an international teenager eager to experience American culture, learn about social responsibility, and build interpersonal bonds of friendship that will last a lifetime. For more information, click here

3. Got scholarships? Hight School graduates who are former Tiverton Little League players are eligible to compete for the annual 

4. The Tiverton Historical Society will host a at 3908 Main Road in Tiverton on Saturday, July 21 at 1pm. The rain date is July 22. All proceeds will benefit historic preservation and education in town. Tickets cost $30.00.

For more information, call John at 401-635-2241 or Jeff at 401-624-2144.

5. Disneyland, Walt Disney's metropolis of nostalgia, fantasy, and futurism, opens on July 17, 1955. The $17 million theme park was built on 160 acres of former orange groves in Anaheim, California, and soon brought in staggering profits. Today, Disneyland hosts more than 14 million visitors a year, who spend close to $3 billion.