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Be sure to catch Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Mega Sample Sale on the Johnston Patch calendar

Hey there, Johnston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Mega Sample Sale at Just Julez Inc.
- Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI at Escada Restaurant & Bar
- Open Practice/Study session at Rhode Island School of Mixology
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Mega Sample Sale →
Just Julez Inc., 105 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston
11:00 am
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm - Open Practice/Study session →
Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
2:00 pm - Johnston Town Council Meeting →
Johnston Municipal Court, Johnston
7:00 pm - Johnston Prevention Coalition Meeting →
Johnston RI
7:30 am - Open Practice/Study session →
Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
2:00 pm - Mixology Practical Exam check in time →
Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
5:00 pm - Mixology Practical Exam →
Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
5:00 pm - Live Music by Logan Vale →
Luigi's Restaurant & Gourmet Express, Johnston - The Third Great Marian Procession →
538 Broadway, Providence
9:00 am - Qigong Workshop →
Light of Hope, 245 Phenix Ave, Cranston
10:00 am - Revolutionary War: Perspective of Indigenous People & Local Militia →
Hipses Rock, 216 Morgan Ave, Johnston
12:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle reported at 6:53...
There is an emergency vehicle reported at 6:53 PM. "AAA Is Ahead. Slow Down, Move Over." (Nextdoor )
- Life Care Center of Blount County posted a job opening for Laundry Assistant in Johnston. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Production Baker in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- Looking for RI high school scores from Friday's games. Here they are (providencejournal.com)
- What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 10 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com)
- 'What are you, Warwick Barbie?' This TikTok mom has cornered the market on Rhode Island. (bostonglobe.com)
Cranston
- Lundy, Schilkowsky top finishers at Hartford Marathon (audacy.com)
Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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