Hear 'Celebration of Silver' Lecture, Child-Rearing Expert

 Here are some things to know about today in and around Barrington:

• Clouds mix with sunshine as temperatures approach 60 degrees.
• The Barrington Preservation Society hosts a “Celebration of Silver” lecture by Elizabeth Williams, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the Rhode Island School of Design, in the Barrington library auditorium. The 7 pm lecture will focus on the silver works and history of those pieces made by Providence’s Gorham Manufacturing Co., which are currently on display at RISD Museum’s current. Learn more about the one-time world leader in silver production and silver in general.
• Dr. Ron Taffel, considered one of the country’s child-rearing experts, comes to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Barrington at 7 pm. His presentation is titled “Childhood Unbound! Raising Strong and Compassionate Kids - Confident Parenting in a Tough 21st Century World.” The event is described as a special evening of insight, technique, and inspiration sure to bring out the best in our kids and ourselves.
• Have you taken the survey on Barrington’s ban on plastic grocery bags? If you haven’t the Conservation Commission would like your feedback. Click here for the survey on the Barrington website. 
• You can get daily updates from the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on the replacement of the Central Bridge by clicking here.