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Coming up on the Johnston Patch calendar: 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th

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Coming up on the calendar:
- 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th
- East Providence at Johnston at Johnston High School
- Taco Barn – Johnston, RI at Taco Barn
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clearing and not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
- Sunday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th →
5:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- East Providence at Johnston →
Johnston High School, 345 Cherry Hill Rd, Johnston
6:00 pm - Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
Taco Barn, 198 Putnam Pike, Johnston
9:00 pm - Johnston Town Council Meeting →
Johnston Municipal Court, Johnston
7:00 pm - Classical at Johnston →
Johnston High School, 345 Cherry Hill Rd, Johnston
6:00 pm - Strings →
Strings, 183 George Waterman Rd., Johnston
8:00 pm - Johnston Republcan Town Committee Monthly Meeting →
Bishop Hill Tavern, 2868 Hartford Avenue, Johnston
6:00 pm - Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm - Goldsmith Street Friends Group Volunteer Day on the Greenway →
15 Goldsmith St., Johnston
10:00 am - Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
9:00 pm - Support Group - First Tuesday →
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 2109 Hartford Ave, Johnston
4:00 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
Tuesday October 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SMITHFIELD PREVENTION COALITION
Smithfield Senior High School Principal Conf. Room
7:30 am - Different StrokeZ: Live Music @ Chelos Waterfront →
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille - Smithfield, 445 Putnam Pike, Greenville
6:00 pm
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
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- I need a recommendation for someone who can repair a dryer this week.
Who do you know?? Recommendations please?? It's a stacked washer dryer that's inside a closet. From the few places i've called, it may be a two… (Nextdoor Greenville Ave)
- Citizens Financial Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Custodian - 2nd Shift in Johnston. Apply here.
- GDI Integrated Facility Services posted a job opening for Industrial Laborer (Travel Team) in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- Lorraine Moschella Wins North Providence School Committee Democratic Primary (news-usa.today)
- 14 Larchmont Ave Townhouse! 2B/1B FreshPaint NewerFloors! CatsOK! - 14 Larchmont Ave North Providence RI (zillow.com)
- A bad night for incumbents and other takeaways from RI's exciting primary (providencejournal.com)
Cranston
- Meth, Downers Seized And 2 Arrested During Cranston Traffic Stop: Cops (patch.com)
Providence
- CT Woman Charged With DUI After Hit-And-Run Crash In Providence: Cops (patch.com)
- Providence Man Charged With Driving On A Suspended License: Cops (patch.com)
- Warwick Man Charged With DUI: Cops (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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