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Mass for Veterans

St. Brigid’s Church, located at 1231 Plainfield St., will be holding a Mass for Veterans on Saturday evening, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. All fallen servicemen from Johnston who were lost in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam Conflict will be remembered.

Additionally, the parish will recognize all veteran attendees. A special area will be reserved for veterans and their families, along with volunteers to help those that find it difficult to climb stairs.

For further information, contact Joe Cichon at soldier0628@aol.com.

Speed networking

Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce for an event featuring speed networking when participants will have the chance to speak with approximately 20 business professionals. This is a very relaxed atmosphere for new networkers and very productive for those looking to make quality business connections. Speed networking will be held on Nov. 4 at the Ocean State Sandwich Company, located at 1345 Hartford Ave. from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Light fare will be provided at the event. Cost is $10 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members, and please be sure to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Lollipop Learning Center Food Drive for the Children. For more information, contact 349-4674.

Plenty for children at the Mohr Library

Coming to the Mohr Library are programs geared specifically toward children. The Science Club for grades 3 and up will be meeting on Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. and is titled, “Can you hear me now?” Join Ms. Michelle for experiments in sound. Science Club is held the first Monday of the month through May. Please register by calling 231-4980 x5.

Also at the Mohr Library, Rhythm and Creative Movement Class, geared for children age 3 to 5, will be held on Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Through the use of games, stories and songs that teach rhythm, coordination, balance and basic ballet steps, children will explore movement in a fun, creative and imaginative environment. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm and coordination will be taught and practiced through creative movement, music and mime. Children will also be learning basic dance class etiquette. The class will be held for approximately 50 minutes and is free of charge.

Free shredding day

On Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon, join Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena and Full Circle Recycling for a free shredding event to be held at the Johnston Senior Center, located at 1291 Hartford Ave. Please also bring a canned or non-perishable item for donation to benefit Tri-Town Community Action Agency’s Food Bank and Johnston residents in need.

Youth Basketball registration

Johnston Parks and Recreation Department has announced an ongoing registration for Youth Basketball from now through Nov. 2. This is a no-cut league with mandatory play rules and all players must play in their grade division.

A draft will be used for teams and all players will be drafted. The program is open to both boys and girls (boys grade 1-12 and girls grades 1-10). All boys’ teams in the 3rd grade and up and the girls in the 4th grade and up will carry a max of 10 players.

For more information, visit the Johnston Parks and Recreation office located in Johnston Memorial Park.

Did You Know?

Happy Halloween! In American pioneer days, Halloween was a harvest festival with corn popping, taffy pulls and hayrides. The addition of ghosts, witches and trick-or-treating came about over time until the holiday evolved to the creepy celebration we have today. Many modern Halloween traditions are rooted in Celtic history and came to America with Irish immigrants in the late 19th century. Although, Halloween traditions have also evolved from other places, including Roman, Catholic and Native American cultures. Ancient Celts believed that All Hallows’ Eve, or what we call Halloween, was a time when the ghosts walked among the living. They wore costumes so ghosts and ghouls would not recognize them as humans. (Source: Halloween Fun Facts)

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