5 Things April 12: Circle Time Classes, Bingo and More

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1. Circle Time Classes

Toddlers, Pre-K, and Kindergarteners are welcome to this event. Come sing, dance and make new friends. Classes are offered Thursday and Friday mornings at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Class price is $16 and includes a full day pass to the Clubhouse for open play. Adults can relax with a cup of coffee from the snack shack while children have a great time. Open Play without a class is $10 for the first child and $5 for the second and third sibling. Fourth is free.

2. Bingo

Bingo is held every Friday night at St. Mary's Church. Doors open at the Parish Center 4:30 p.m., bingo begins 6:30 p.m.   

3. April Vacation Kitchen Chemistry: Ice Cream Fun

This class, at 1417 Park St., Attleboro, will focus on the many forms of cream. What happens when it is agitated or frozen? Explore the science behind the fun. Old fashion ice box cake, ice cream and many more tasty concoctions will be made. Wear clothing that can get messy. Registration is required. Classes cost $20.

4. Driving contractor tips

A well-kept driveway can help a home make a good first impression, provide protection against flooding, and even add value to your investment. But replacing a driveway can be a costly endeavor. Here are some tips for hiring a contractor:

Get it in writing. Be sure that the contract spells out which party is responsible for grading and subgrading, equipment and materials, labor, pavement thickness and smoothness, etc. Make sure the payment schedule is satisfactory and that there is a clear guarantee or warranty for the work. Also, get in writing an agreement that your yard is to be returned to pre-construction condition. Don’t sign an agreement without understanding it.

Know your rights. If you hire a contractor, pay by check or credit card when the work is completed to your satisfaction. If you are dealing with a traveling contractor, be extra cautious and make sure to ask for identification and note the license plate number on the contractor's vehicle. If you get “buyer’s remorse,” you may be able to change your mind after the contract is signed:

In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission has a three-day cooling off rule for in-home purchases.

For more tips, visit bbb.org/news.

5. High near 43, low around 38

Today it will rain. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. There will be patchy fog after noon and a high near 43. East wind will be 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Tonight there is an 80 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. There will be patchy fog and a low around 38. Northeast wind will be 7 to 10 mph.