Five Things You Need To Know Today, August 27

Political Profiles: Are you a political candidate in the upcoming election? Coventry Patch is would like to publish profiles on local candidates. Click here to fill out a quick survey or contact Editor Lauren Costa at lauren.costa@patch.com to get started.

Greene Homestead Tours: The historic  (50 Taft St., Coventry) is now open for tours. Today's visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5/adult, $3 child. Visit www.nathanelgreenehomestead.org for more info.

The West Bay Chorale welcomes new members to join them at their first rehearsal tonight from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Church (111 West Shore Dr., Warwick) No auditions necessary. For more information go to www.westbaychorale.org

 The Coventry Lacrosse team is unfunded by the school and they need donations from residents to continue and play another great season. 

Back to School: School starts on Wednesday - are your kids ready? Click here to access our Back-to-School Guide page where we've collected every recent Coventry school-related article.

 To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.