5 Things To Know Today

Monday: Potter League Annual Meeting and National Food Day Launch

A look at what's happening in and around Middletown today.

The Potter League’s Annual Meeting will be held at the shelter at 6 p.m. The meeting will look back at the past year’s accomplishments as well as what is to come over the next 12 months. Light refreshments will be served. Today is the first ever National Food Day, a nationwide effort to support policies that promote healthy, affordable food that is produced in a sustainable and humane way. In Rhode Island, residents are invited to the Statehouse at 10 a.m. to meet with the newly launched Rhode Island Food Policy Council and hear about their release of a comprehensive state food assessment. Head out to cheer on the Middletown High School boys' junior varsity and varsity soccer teams as they take on East Greenwich High School at 4 p.m. and 6…

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5 Things to Know About the Weekend in Middletown

A look at the weekend ahead for Middletown.

1. Looking to put that Newport Winter Fest button to use in Middletown? The Atlantic Beach Club and IHOP are offering button discounts.   2. Catch live jazz sets in Middletown Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon at the oceanfront ABC.  3. Beginning Saturday, the Old Colony Railroad tour along Middletown’s scenic west coast runs on a daily schedule for Winter Fest and the school break.  4. Film buffs hoping to catch Oscar contenders before the Academy Awards show on Feb. 27 can find four of those films at the Island Cinemas 10 and Jane Pickens Theatre.   5. The weekend forecast couldn’t be better for Newport Winter Fest, with temps between the high 30s and upper 40s all weekend. See you on the beach for polo! Looking for more …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 17

Here are five essentials for Middletowners to know today.

1. February Vacation Camps Here are two camps still open for next week: 2. Give the Gift of Life Today Click here for a list of all blood drives taking place on Aquidneck Island today. 3. Middletown School Committee Meeting The Middletown School Committee meets tonight at 7 p.m. The agenda may be viewed or printed at right. For more information, click here. 4. School Budget Workshop Public school officials will hold a special budget workshop tonight at 6 p.m. prior to the start of the regularly scheduled School Committee meeting. The agenda may be viewed or printed at right. For more information, click here.   5. What does Middletown's Future Hold? The Town of Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee meets today at 5 p.m. …

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

Five essentials for Middletowners to know today.

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 Gaudet Middle School cafeteria. Local and state wildlife experts will make a presentation and collect public input for moving forward with coyote management practices. Download or …

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