Soccer Tryouts, Photo Club Launches, Celebrated Sports Writer Visits RI

Here are some things you may want to know about today, Sept. 18, in and around East Providence:

Sunny skies today with a high temperature in the low 70s after another cool start in the morning.

AYSO holds competitive tryouts today for its U14 and U16 teams at Martin Middle School at 5 pm for its indoor winter and spring sessions in 2014. The cost is $17 for all players not registered with AYSO. 

Best-selling author and sports journalist Mike Lupica visits RI today for a book talk and signing of his all-new novel, “QB1” from 6-7pm at Barrington Books in the Barrington Shopping Plaza. Lupica, considered “the greatest sports writer for middle school readers,” turns his eye for sports drama to the gridiron with a story on Jake Cullen, a freshman quarterback playing under Friday Night Lights in football-obsessed Texas. The book is inspired by the real-life Manning family of quarterbacks. Lupica is a sports columnist for New York’s Daily News, a host of his own show on ESPN Radio, and a weekly member of ESPN’s The Sports Reporters.

Take a look at the East Providence Recreation Department fall program brochure. Lots of activities for young and old alike at the recreation center.

Weaver Library launches a new monthly photography club today from 6:30 to 7:50 pm. It will meet on the second Wednesday of each month in the conference room with professional photographer Ernest Price. You must have a camera and a laptop or iPad is recommended. Contact Joyce May to register atr 435-1986 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com.