Wednesday: Leap Day; Black History Month Celebration at City Hall
Here are five things you should know today in East Providence.
The third Monday in January is celebrated as a federal holiday in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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- A mixture of rain and snow is expected later tonight, although little accumulation is expected. See the forecast here.
- Happy Leap Day! An extra day is added to February about once every four years in what is called a Leap Year. The calendar needs this tweak because the earth doesn't rotate around the sun in exactly 365 days. There are some unusual traditions "associated" with Leap Day - read about it here.
- There's a Babysitting Training class Saturday at Weaver Library for kids ages 11-15, but pre-registration is required. Call 434-2453.
- The Affirmative Action Office of the City of East Providence presents a special Black History Month event tonight: A Celebration of African-American Women in History with Performance Artists' Brothers Keeper, also featuring Reggie Gibson. This free event is open to all & not to be missed. It starts at 6 pm but arrive early.
- There's an Open House and Ribbon Cutting today, from 4 to 7 pm, at the new office of RE/MAX River's Edge.
