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Early Dismissal Today at CHS (and 4 More Things)

Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be in Coventry on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014.

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Here's a handful of things to keep in mind for today.

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    CHS Early Dismissal: Coventry High School students will be released at 12:30 p.m. today to allow teachers additional Professional Development time. On the high school's early dismissal days, CHS schedules are switched so all academic classes (periods 5,7,8) meet and advisory (period 6) is missed.

    Zen Drawing at NEFA: Tonight from 7-8:30 p.m., New England Farm and Artist (NEFA), 1112 Main Street, is offering a introductory class on "Zen Drawing". Participants will learn the basics of finding focus and contentment through the art of drawing with a fine pen and paper. Fee is $20 per person which includes materials, instruction and a kit to take home to continue practicing. To register, click here (and scroll down) to RSVP, email coordinator@farmandartist.com, call Ellen at 744-1702 or simply drop by the store!

    Hot Off the Press: The 2014 Western RI Civic Historical Society (WRICHS) is now on sale! All proceeds go to the care and maintenance of the Paine House Museum on Station Street. Support our local history. $5. Call 249-0117 to reserve your copy.

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    The Doctor Is In at CPL: Calling all Doctor Who Fans… Stop by the Young Adult area at Coventry Public Library any time during the month of January and make yourself a mini Tardis to take home. Free, all supplies provided.

    Share Winter Memories: Winter is here! Share in the spirit of the season with the rest of Coventry by sharing your photos of snowmen, sledding, ice skating, snowball fights, winter landscapes and any other wintery scenes you'd like. Click here to learn how!

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