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After School Program

The Johnston Park and Recreation Department is offering an After School Program for students who attend Ferri Middle School in Johnston. The students will have access to computers and enjoy a healthy snack on Tuesdays and Thursdays. One day will be academic help and quiet activities and the other day will be a fitness program. Students who participate must attend both sessions each week. The program will be held Nov. 12 and run until March 4 next year. The fee is $35 per student, which also includes bus transportation. The program will run immediately following school until 4:45 p.m. All participants will also receive a T-shirt. For more information or to register, contact the 272-3460.

Ninth Annual Fall Festival at Mohr

On Oct. 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. there will be a Fall Festival on the lawn of the Mohr Library for children. There will be potato sack and three-legged races, crafts, mummy wrap, pumpkin decorating, pie eating contest, and games with prizes. Participants are asked to bring a store-bought peanut-free snack or a drink to share.

They are also in need of teen volunteers to help with children’s games. Teens, if you would like to help, call 231-4980, extension 5 to register.

People in the neighborhood

In this series of programs, Ms. Michelle at the Johnston Mohr Library will introduce you to a news reporter, a police officer, a firefighter, a local business owner and other community workers. This program will be held on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 at 4:30 p.m. meet Channel 12 WPRI meteorologist Pete Mangione. He will show you some weather maps, and talk about his job in the community. Story and craft will be included and the program is geared toward grades K and up. Registration required by calling 231-4980 ext. 5.

All shook up for fun at St. Brigid’s

Saint Brigid’s Church, located at 1231 Plainfield St. in Johnston, 30 Week Club Committee invites you to a Rock and Roll Dinner Dance with a special appearance by Elvis, impersonated by the talented Robert Black, who will be the entertainer for the evening. Put on your “blue shoes” and join us. An Italian dinner will be served at the West Valley Inn, West Warwick, on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Guest tickets may be purchased for $35 by calling 942-0576 or 942-3850. They may also be purchased prior and after St. Brigid’s Saturday 5 p.m. Mass or Sundays at the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses through Sept. 29. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Ancient civilizations at the Mohr

Children and their families are invited to join the staff of the Mohr Library on Friday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. to explore Ancient Egypt. Your tour guides, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Carlene will take you to Ancient Egypt through film, food and more. Participants will make an Egyptian headband and play an ancient Egyptian game called “Senet.”

This program is one in a series. Participants will delve into other ancient civilizations (Greece, Mayans, etc.) on the third Friday of every month during the school year.

Register in person or by calling 231-4980, extension 5. Once registered, you are registered for all the programs in this series.

Did You Know?

This past weekend was the fall equinox as an equinox occurs twice a year (around March 20 and Sept. 22), when the plane of the Earth’s equator passes the center of the Sun. At this time, the tilt of the Earth’s axis is inclined neither away from nor toward the Sun. The term equinox can also be used in a broader sense, meaning the date when such a passage happens. The name “equinox” is derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), because around the equinox, night and day are about equal length.

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