Five Things You Need To Know Today, March 19

CPL Storytime Registration: Registration for Coventry Public Library's Spring Storytimes begins today for Coventry residents. Non-residents may register for programs on Mar. 20 as space permits. Click here to view which storytimes are offered and call 822-9102 to register.

Skills USA Fundraiser: SkillsUSA Coventry Chapter will hold a pasta and meatball luncheon and dinner tomorrow, March 20 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.

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.

CLL Registration: Coventry Little League continues to accept registrations of players ages 4-10 for the upcoming Little League season through March. Practices will begin the first week of April. Click here to register online at coventrylittleleague.com. Since the CLL merger with the Coventry Cal Ripken League, there are 510 registered children playing Coventry Little League baseball so far this season!

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.

To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.