Five Things You Need To Know Today, December 30

The long-awaited opening of Fat Belly's Irish Pub and Grille (760 A Tiogue Ave.) kicks off today at 11:30 a.m. The pub will serve lunch and dinner and provide live entertainment by cover band, Temporary Grace!

Indigo Kids Karaoke: Let the kiddos showcase their rockstar abilities at from 2-5 p.m. $5 fee includes chicken nuggets, pizza, fries and soda!

New Year's Eve Event Guide: Check back to Coventry Patch at 5 p.m. tonight for our list of celebrations in town that will help you ring in the New Year close to home.

Community Blood Drive: Finish the year off right by being a hero to someone in need. Donate blood today from 3-6 p.m. at the Bloodmobile, located in the Coventry parking lot.

Cal Ripken League Registration Deadline: The admins from the Coventry Cal Ripken Baseball League want to remind parents that the $15 online registration discount expires at midnight on New Year's Eve. Registration fees return to $75 for one player, $110 for two players, and $125 for three or more players on January 1, 2012.
Head to www.coventrycalripken.com, and click on the "Click here for online registration" link and enter coupon code from site prior to payment.

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