Five Things You Need To Know Today, March 18

Skills USA Fundraiser: SkillsUSA Coventry Chapter will hold a pasta and meatball luncheon and dinner on Wednesday, March 20^th in the Knotty Oak Room at Coventry High School. The luncheon will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 per person. Dinner will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and will cost $10 per adult, $5 per child. Students from the CHS SkillsUSA team are selling tickets during lunch periods, but a limited number will be available at the door. Proceeds will support Coventry participants at this year's SkillsUSA competitions where they will demonstrate occupational and leadership skills.

Wantaknowhow 2013 Scholarship: The Wantaknowhow Garden Club is currently accepting applications for its 2013 Scholarship Award. The annual scholarship is available to seniors as well as a former graduate of Coventry High School , Exeter-West Greenwich High School and The Greene School, who is actively pursuing a career in Environmental Science. Applications are available in the school Guidance offices or by contacting Peter Stetson at 821-9499. Completed application should be mailed to Wantaknowhow Garden Club, 4090 Flat River Rd., Greene, 02827 and must be received by March 31.

JPCA Casino Night Fundraiser: The Johnson's Pond Civic Association is hosting a Casino Night at West Valley Inn on Saturday, Mar. 23 at 6 p.m. The event featuring dinner, dancing, raffles and "Fun Money" Vegas-style gaming, costs $50 per person, which will benefit ongoing invasive weed management for the pond as well as the JPCA's annual 4th of July fireworks display. Click here for tickets and more information.

CHS Alumni Musicians: Brad DeGraide, choral director and teacher at CHS, and Marina Ferri (Class of 2008) have scheduled an alumni concert for Apr. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium to benefit the CHS Alumni Association. They are looking for former high school musicians who have remained in the music field either as a teacher, performer or music professional. Anyone interested should contact Marina at marina_ferri@my.uri.edu or Brad at degraidebrad@coventryschools.net.

Plan Ahead - CCFD Special Meeting: Residents within the Central Coventry Fire District should note that a Special Meeting of the district has been scheduled by Special Master Richard Land for Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Coventry High School (40 Reservoir Rd.). The Revised Proposed FY2012-2013 budget and resulting tax levy/rate will be presented and voted on by taxpayers. Click here for more information.

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