Five things for Wednesday, Jan. 11:
1. It's a busy day for sports at South Kingstown High School:
- The boys' varsity ice hockey team faces off against Narragansett High School at the University of Rhode Island's Boss Area, 1 Keaney Road, Kingston, at 8 p.m.
- The girl's varsity ice hockey team faces off against North Smithfield at URI's Boss Arena, at 6:30 p.m.
- The girls' varsity swim team will have its first meet at URI's Tootell Aquatic Center, 3 Keaney Road, Kingston, at 3 p.m.
- The boys' varsity swim team holds its first meet, also at URI's Tootell Aquatic Center, at 3:30 p.m.
2. Beyond Words Book Group meets today at the South Kingstown Public Library, 2605 Kingstown Road, from 7:30 - 9 p.m. This month's selection is "Time and Again, a science fiction by Jack Finney" The group meets he second Wednesday of every month.
3. Come cheer on the URI's Women's Basketball team at this home game against the UMASS Minutewomen. Tickets cost $9.
4. Two town meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m.
Town Council Work Session No. 3: School Committee FY 2012-13 Capital Improvement Program|6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 180 High St., South Kingstown.
The council will hold a joint public work session with the School Committee to discuss proposed improvements to school properties and long-term financial programs. Click here for the agenda.
For the full budget schedule, click here for more information.
The South Kingstown Special Education Advisory Comittee|7 p.m. at the South Kingstown School Administration Building, 307 Curtis Corner Rd, South Kingstown.
5. Sunny skies with mild temperatures in the 40s will give way to stormy weather in the evening. There is a 90 percent chance of rain or snow, with little-to-no accumulation.
Joseph Waller
11:36 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I was disappointed when there was no mention of the Wrestling meet tonight at Cumberland when I reviewed you sports section. As this was the spot which got me interested in your publication in the first place. Please do not forget what got you here. Joseph N. Waller
Erin Tiernan
12:55 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I must have overlooked the wrestling matches, Joseph. I will try to be more comprehensive in the future.
Shirley DeBoer
1:36 am on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Will the SK Patch be reporting on the outcomes of the SK Planning Board meeting held yesterday, Jan. 11, 2012?
Erin Tiernan
1:48 pm on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Yes, look for a story tomorrow. I was unable to attend after several unsuccessful tries at splitting myself in two, but I'm checking in with SK Planning Director Vin Murray and will get you up to speed asap!