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5 Things to Know About Today

The weather will be nasty this morning before becoming cloudy this afternoon; learn all about animals with Dave Marchetti.

Here are five things you should know about today in East Providence.

  1. Nasty weather is forecast for this morning. Wind-driven rain will let up in the afternoon with a high in the upper 40s. Winds will blow from 20 to 30 mph in the morning before dipping to 10 to 20 mph.
  2. The East Providence Recreation Department offers a babysitters’ certification course from 9 to 3 pm at the Recreation Center, 100 Bullocks Point Ave.
  3. Enjoy an animal experience with Dave Marchetti, who will introduce children to his animal friends at the Weaver Library today from 10 to 11 am. Meet and touch a chinchilla, snakes, tree frogs, a hedgehog, turtles, and more.
  4. It’s karaoke night at the Lincoln Bar & Grille, 24 Monroe Ave., Riverside, with Dj Big Bill of Big Bill Entertainment.
  5. Mark your calendar today: Your trash and recyclables will be collected on Saturday this week if your normal pickup day is a Tuesday – New Year’s Day next week.


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