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5 Things: Blood Drive, Pizza and Plays

Five things to know today in South Kingstown, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

1. Save a life or three. The Rhode Island South County Donor Center will be holding a blood drive today. The Rhode Island Blood Center is the only source of blood and blood products for the hospitals' of Rhode Island while also serving customers in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Center must collect 240 to 280 pints of blood daily to meet the needs of its community, relying on the generosity of volunteer blood donors. 2. Every Friday night you can enjoy Bravo's wood fired pizza and salads at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Free ice cream for the kids with pizza purchase. Fast take out available too. Come see a real Italian wood fired oven making neapolitan style pizza with the freshest/local ingredients. This is open to the public just …

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5 Things: Idol, BBQ And Men

Five things to know SK today, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012:

1. South Kingstown's Idol and the only Rhode Island contestant left on the primetime singing competition "American Idol" belted her heart out on the program that ran at 8 p.m. last night on Fox and made it through 2. Eddie's BBQ, a local food truck and catering business, will be at the Grinnell Inn, 83 Narragansett Ave. in Narragansett. This is part of a regular event happening every two weeks.  Doors open for dinner starting at 5 p.m. and stay open until 9 p.m.  Visit www.eddiesbbqri.com for details and click on the Menu link to see what will be served at these events. 3. Just For Men - at 6 p.m. at the Woodruff Plaza Center, 14 Woodruff Ave., Narragansett. The event is hosted by South County Hospital. Men, here is a great opportunity to …

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5 Things: Medicare, Volunteers And Rooftop Decks

Five things to know today in South Kingstown, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012:

1. Stay healthy. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island will host an informational Medicare meeting for individuals who are about to be 65 years old and eligible to enroll in Medicare as well as for those who are retiring and will no longer have health insurance coverage through an employer. These meetings are ideal for people who want to learn more about initial election periods and the general Medicare process. It's also an opportunity to learn about the plans available from BCBSRI. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Casey's Bar & Grill, 191 Old Tower Hill Road 2. Make a difference in your community. Head over to the Kingston Free Library for a Community Volunteer Presentation at 7 p.m., 2605 …

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5 Things: Millionaire, Parenting And Taxes

Five things you need to know today, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012:

1. He's in the money:  Jeremy Blais, a 25-year-old pharmacist from South Kingstown, won $250,000 Wednesday during an appearance on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," reported "The Providence Journal" yesterday. For more information, click here. 2. Problems with parenting?  Fear not, the Parents Council will meet today at 10:30 a.m. at Brewed Awakenings. 3.The Education Exchange will host the VITA free tax preparation and filing program for people with an income of less than $49,000. All VITA volunteers are trained and certified by the IRS. The program runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m. from Jan. 24 to April 12 at its headquarters, 33 North Road, Wakefield. Registration is required. For more information or to …

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5 Things: Violence, Curators, And Vets

Five things to know today in SK, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012,

1.Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships & Dating Violence. Learn everything you need to know about this major health problem including: The best way to protect yourself and others is through prevention, and prevention starts with knowing all the facts. Presented by Ann Burke, M.Ed., President of the Lindsay Ann Burke Memorial Fund, this program is for teens, parents, teachers and anyone with an interest in this problem. Registration is requested but not required. The prigram is at 6:30 p.m. today at the North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone St., North Kingstown. 2. An inside view of the mechanics of the exhibit process.  Learn how curators select and prepare objects for exhibition....from the earliest stages through final installation.  …

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5 Things: Careers, Luncheons And Athletics

Five things to know today in SK, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012:

1. Help SK's youngsters of today become the leaders of tomorrow. The South Kingstown High School Guidance Advisory Council will meet this at 7:30 p.m. in the School Guidance Office, located at 215 Columbia St., South Kingstown.  The public is invited to help plan the major project for this school year, the 2012 Career Fair for SKHS Juniors. Our major project for this school year is the 2012 Career Fair for SKHS Juniors and we would love your help. Come find out what we are all about!  New members are always welcome. 2. The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Presents - Lunch 'N' Learn. Businesses and nonprofits will learn how to use newspaper resources, including the print edition, the paper’s Website, Facebook and Constant Contact. …

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5 Things: Remembering And Forgetting

Five things to know today in SK, Feb. 6, 2012:

1. Although New England has remained relatively snow free this season, today marks the 34th anniversary of the Blizzard of 1978. This day of remembrance comes just two weeks after the passing of former Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy, Rhode Island's esteemed leader who shepherded residents through the turmoil of the traffic jams, blackouts, and recovery of the historic 24-hour storm. 2. Check out the wide range of alternative learning opportunities for students available at Rode Islands's charter schools. Open to all members of the public, the 2012 Charter Public School Fair at Times2 Academy, 50 Fillmore St., Providence, will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to learn more about 15 charter public schools, all members of the Rhode Island …

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5 Things: Coffee, Go Red And Give Blood

Five things to know today in SK, Friday, Feb. 3:

1. Network Now: Join other local business owners and the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce today for the First Friday Coffee. Bring your business cards and enjoy a cup of Joe at Buckley Heating & Cooling Company, located at 1632 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. The networking begins at 8 a.m. 2. Go Red for Women. The Ladies Luncheon tomorrow at noon at The Haversham, 336 Post Road, Westerly. Lunch costs $20 per person. Don't forget to wear your red and show support. 3. Save a life or three. The Rhode Island South County Donor Center will be holding a blood drive at Curtis Corner Middle School, 301 Curtis Corner Road, South Kingstown, today beginning at 8:30 a.m. to last through the morning hours. 4. Looking for some action? Show …

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5 Things: EDC Canceled, Parents Council and More

Five things to know today in SK, Thursday, Feb. 2:

1. The Parents Council will meet today at Brewed Awakenings at 9:30 a.m. Join Patch's motley crew of parents and educators and ask - or help us answer - questions about parenting in the modern world. 2. There's a lot to know today as far as local government is concerned: 3. The Education Exchange will host the VITA free tax preparation and filing program for people with an income of less than $49,000. All VITA volunteers are trained and certified by the IRS. The program runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m. from Jan. 24 to April 12 at its headquarters, 33 North Road, Wakefield.   The program runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m. from Jan. 24 to April 12 at its headquarters, 33 North Road, …

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5 Things: Meditation, Meetings and Matches

Five things to know today in SK, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.

1. Path 2 Harmony will host a guided mediation tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. The meditation is open to all at a cost of $10. No experience is necessary. 2. Meeting overdose! Several of the town's boards, committees and organizations will hold meetings today so be prepared to pick and choose where you end up. 3. It's story time today at the Peace Dale Library, 1057 Kingstown Road. Drop-in for a story with your 3-to-5-year-old toddler at 10:30 a.m.  You'll have fun with books and stories, music, fingerplays and action rhymes, puppets, crafts, and more! Registration is not required The Kingston Free Library, located at 2605 Kingstown Road will also host a lap-sit story time for toddlers - also at 10:30 a.m. Registration is preferred. 4. Looking …

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