5 Things You Need to Know for Feb. 15: Coyote Summit Tonight

Here's what you need to know about the undefeated Middletown High School girls basketball team, what's being done about wild coyotes, where to find the nearest DMV services (including in Middletown, still!) and great family activities happening today:

1. Aquidneck Island Coyote Summit
State Senator Lou DiPalma and Representative Deborah Ruggiero are holding a summit Tuesday night to inform the public about coyote management practices and to hear residents’ concerns about recent problems with coyotes. The summit is scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 p.m in the cafeteria. Local and state wildlife experts will make a presentation and collect public input for moving forward with coyote management practices. Download or view the PDF flyer at right or click here for more information.

2. Waggin' Tales Story Hour at the Potter League
This low-cost activity at the Potter League for Animals features animal stories, crafts and more. The story hour is appropriate for pre-schoolers ages 3 to 5. To register for this event, contact Lynne Mallonee. The fee is $3 per child. Click here for more information.

3. Family Fun Night at the Gaudet School Planetarium
The Planetarium show returns tonight at 7 p.m. to thePlanetarium. Tonight's "Oasis in Space" full dome show will journey through the universe in search of water, a key ingredient for life on earth. Click here for more information.

4. Watch the Undefeated Islanders Shoot For 20!
The undefeated girls basketball team has the home court advantage tonight when they play Bishop Keough High School at 7 p.m. to read about their latest game over the weekend against Shea, a real nail-biter won during the last two seconds in overtime!

5. Need DMV Services?
Since the Middletown branch closed on Friday, the nearest Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices are located in Warren, about 14 miles away, and Wakefield, about 21 miles away. The trip to Wakefield involves bridge tolls, while travel to Warren does not. Also, certain DMV services are available to members of the AAA Auto Club, which has an office in Middletown in the Shaw's Shopping Plaza.