Five Things You Need To Know Today, June 5

New School Committee Member: After tallying yesterday's votes, School Committee candidate David Florio won the District 4 seat with 130 votes. His opponent, David Ritchotte, earned 78 votes. Florio will be officially sworn in at a future Committee meeting. Click here for the details.

Community Garden Golf Tourney: Today is the registration deadline to play or sponsor a tee at the Coventry Community Garden's Annual Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for June 15 at Coventry Pines Golf Course (1065 Harkney Hill Rd.). On the morning of the event, registration will take place from 8:15-9 a.m. with a tee time of 9:00. Registration is $40 per person, tee sponsorship is $50. Proceeds will benefit the garden that provides food to local families in need. Registration form is attached to this article and ready to print. 

Community Blood Drives: Be a hero and donate blood today! Representatives from the RI Blood Center will hold two blood drives in town this afternoon. From 3:30-6:30 p.m., donations can be made in the Blackrock School gymnasium (12 LaCasa Dr.), and from 3:30-7:30 p.m., in the Washington Oak Elementary cafeteria (801 Read Schoolhouse Rd.).

CLL Comedy Night: Tickets are now available for Coventry Little League's Comedy Night scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7 at the Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge (42 Nooseneck Hill Rd., WG), doors open at 7:30. The show will feature Ace Aceto and Wild Bill Simas, raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased with by check (to Coventry Little League) or cash. To reserve tickets, contact Becky Simon at sponsorship@coventrylittleleague.com.

Plan Ahead - Salon Serenity Fundraiser: Looking to get your hair and nails done while support a great cause? From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9, Salon Serenity (577 Tiogue Ave.) will host a Cut-a-Thon/Mini Manicure fundraiser, of which 100% of proceeds will benefit the Arctic Mission Advocacy for the Homeless and Helping Hands Kitchen that feeds those in need. There will be refreshments, vendors and prizes at the event, also. For questions and/or more information, call 821-0027 or see attached flier. 

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