Learn About Observatory; Boys' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball Teams at Home

Here are a few things you may want to know about today, Oct. 1, in Barrington:

• Mainly sunny with temperatures getting up into mid 70s.
• Learn all about Brown University’s historic Ladd Observatory at 7 pm at Barrington Public Library. Staff astronomer Francine Jackson will speak about the observatory and its vital role as a timekeeping center.
• The Barrington High School girls’ volleyball team trades spikes with Woonsocket High School at home at 6 pm.
• The Barrington High School girls’ soccer team travels to La Salle Academy’s Cimini Stadium to play the Rams at 7 pm.
• Meanwhile, the Barrington High School boys’ soccer team trades shots with La Salle Academy at Victory Field at 6 pm.
• Share all your news from Barrington High School on the new blog devoted exclusively to the high school; click here to add news and information about academics, sports, the arts, anything you want.