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Thursday, June 6, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, June 6

Today is Thursday, June 6, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  It's a pretty quiet day for activities in Coventry, so here are several upcoming events to make note of: Parks & Recreation Summer Camp: School is almost out, which means that summer vacation is close by! Registration for Coventry Parks & Recreation 2013 Summer Playground Camp Program (July 1-August 16) begins on Saturday, June 8 from 8-11 a.m. in the Community Center's upstairs main hall. Registration will resume June 10 during business hours. Parents who plan on sending their child to camp should be sure to bring their child's current report card (for camp divisions) and custodial parent's proof of residency (license, utility bill, mortgage statement, etc.). If the child's last name differs from the parent registering them, a birth …

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Coventry Parks and Recreation, Coventry Community Recreation Center, Coventry Pines Country Club, and 1 more ›

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, June 5

Today is Wednesday, June 5, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  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…

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School Committee Candidate Q&A: David Florio, School Committee Candidate Q&A: David Ritchotte, Coventry Pines Country Club, and 4 more ›

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, June 4

Today is Tuesday, June 4, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  Dist. 4 School Committee Election: From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, registered voters of District 4 will be able to vote for the candidate they feel will best fill the vacant School Committee seat. Click here for candidate information and polling locations. CCFD Election Status Hearing: A status hearing regarding submitted candidacy applications for the Central Coventry Fire District Board of Directors will be heard today at 2 p.m. in Providence County Superior Court (250 Benefit St., Providence). Click here to view the meeting notice. Community Garden Golf Tourney: Register today (deadline: June 5) 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 (…

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Monday, June 3, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, June 3

Today is Monday, June 3, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  School Committee Meeting: The Coventry School Committee will meet tonight at 5:15 p.m. at the School Administration Offices (1675 Flat River Rd.). Click here to see this evening's agenda. WCFD Board Meeting: The Western Coventry Fire District Board of Directors will meet this evening at 7 p.m. at the district's Summit Station located at 1110 Victory Hwy., Greene. Click here to view tonight's agenda. HHFD Board Meeting: The Hopkins Hill Fire District Executive Board will meet this evening at 7 p.m. at the station located at 1 Bestwick Trl. Click here for tonight's agenda. 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…

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Coventry Public Schools Administration Offices, Western Coventry Fire Department, Hopkins Hill Fire District, and 1 more ›

Thursday, May 30, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 30

Today is Thursday, May 30, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  Free RIPTA Service: Due to high temperatures resulting in unhealthy air quality levels, DEM has issued an Air Quality Alert Day for today, May 30. Due to the alert, all regular RIPTA services will be free for the day. Click here for more information. CPD Safety Event:  The Coventry Police Department will host a free Child Seat Installation and Kids Workshop today from 12-3 p.m. at Dunkin Donuts (800 Tiogue Ave.). Father John V. Doyle Open House: Parents wishing to enroll their Pre-K through 8th grade children at JVD should attend today's Open House from 9-11 a.m. at 343 Main Street. The school is now offering an expanded Pre-K program, both half and full-day programs for Pre-K and K, and before/after school care. Fagan Door Scholarship…

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Town of Coventry Police Dept., Dunkin Donuts, Father John V. Doyle School, and 4 more ›

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 29

Today is Wednesday, May 29, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  LAC Committee: Coventry's Local Advisory Committee (LAC) on Special Education will be meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight in the conference room at the School Administration Offices (1675 Flat River Rd.). All meetings are open to the public and anyone interested in Special Education issues is welcome. See the attached file for this evening's agenda. Summertime at CPL: Tonight at 7 p.m., Coventry Public Library will host a presentation on Summertime as it was for many at the turn of the last century. Join Rita Parisi as Mrs. Gordon as she gives a firsthand account of what it was like to spend a day at the beach in 1908 when people enjoyed dancing, vaudeville shows, bandstand concerts, rides and other entertainment. Light refreshments will…

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Coventry Public Schools Administration Offices, Town of Coventry:Public Library, Fagan Door Offers 2 Scholarships to CHS Seniors, and 3 more ›

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 28

Today is Tuesday, May 28, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  CHS Seniors: Attention Coventry High School seniors and their families; graduation caps and gowns, senior ball pictures, and yearbooks will be available for pickup outside of the cafeteria today. Memorial Day Photos: Did you attend Coventry's Memorial Day Parade or any other fun events on Monday? Feel free to share your photos with the community by sending them to lauren.costa@patch.com or click here to upload them directly to our "Pics & Clips" gallery! School Committee Meeting: The Coventry School Committee will meet at 7 p.m. this evening at Western Coventry School (4588 Flat River Rd.). Click here for tonight's agenda. Wellness Community CPR Course: Has your CPR certification expired or are you just interested in learning this …

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Coventry Senior High School, Western Coventry School, Coventry Parks and Recreation, and 2 more ›

Thursday, May 23, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 23

Today is Thursday, May 23, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  CPD Safety Event:  The Coventry Police Department will host a free Child Seat Installation and Kids Workshop today from 12-3 p.m. at Walgreens (875 Tiogue Ave.). Community Blood Drive: Be a hero and donate blood today! The Rhode Island Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at the Trudeau-Pathways Center (75 Centre of New England Blvd.) today from 3-6 p.m. CHS Unified Arts Night: Coventry High School's Unified Arts Department will host a unique event tonight at 6 p.m.! The event will commence in the school's courtyard and will conclude with a gallery reception in the library where a collaboration of work and performances from a variety of mediums will be displayed. Wellness Community CPR Course: Has your CPR certification expired or are you …

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Town of Coventry Police Dept., Walgreens Pharmacies, Pathways Strategic Teaching Center Holds Opening Reception, and 4 more ›

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 22

Today is Wednesday, May 22, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

  Tiogue Night of the Arts: Tonight at 6 p.m., Tiogue Elementary School students will showcase their artwork created during the school year as well as their musical talents through choral and instrumental performances. CANCELED - Planning Meeting: The May 22 meeting of the Coventry Planning Commission scheduled for 7 p.m. has been canceled. Ask-A-Lawyer: The Coventry Senior Center (50 Wood St.) will host Atty. Kristen A. Carren today from 11 a.m. to noon. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to wills/trusts, durable power of attorney, health and Medicare issues, reverse mortgages, banking and real estate. There will be a brief presentation followed by a Question & Answer period with a focus on Elder Law.  Fire Protection …

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Tiogue School, Town of Coventry Department of Human Services, Club Jogues, and 2 more ›

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 21

Today is Tuesday, May 21, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

Wellness Week Colors: Coventry Public Schools are celebrating Wellness Week by practicing making healthy food choices at lunch and staying active. Tuesday's featured fruit is Kiwi, making the color of the day green. If possible, students are asked to wear the color in celebration of Wellness Week. Tomorrow's color is white, for Cauliflower. Fagan Door Scholarship: For the first time ever, Fagan Door will be awarding two deserving Coventry High School seniors each a $500 scholarship based on academic and extracurricular accomplishment. Applications must be submitted by May 31. Click here for more information or to view an application. Wellness Community CPR Course: Has your CPR certification expired or are you just interested in learning …

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Fagan Door Offers 2 Scholarships to CHS Seniors, Fagan Door Corporation, Coventry Senior High School, and 3 more ›

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