Five Things You Need To Know Today, March 20

Spring Is Here! At 7:02 a.m. EDT today, the sun will cross directly over the Earth's equator during a moment known as the vernal equinox when both day and night are about equal. THIS, is the official start of Spring 2013! Now let's just hope Jack Frost got the memo...

Stafford Triplets Memorial Blood Drive: The 11th annual Stafford Triplets Memorial Blood Drive, in memory of Simon, Graham and Grace, who passed away nearly 11 years ago, is being held today from 3-8 p.m. at the Coventry Community Center, located at 1277 Main Street. Click here for more information.

CPL Storytime Registration: Registration for Coventry Public Library's Spring Storytimes is now open! Coventry residents began registering yesterday and non-resident registration begins today as space permits. Click here to view which storytimes are offered and call 822-9102 to register.

Rice City Church Corned Beef Supper: Didn't get your fill of corned beef on St. Patrick's Day? You're in luck because Rice City Church (65 Vaughn Hollow Rd., Greene), will hold a Corned Beef Supper on Mar. 23 with seatings at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and dessert. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child (5-12), and children under 5 are guests of the Church. To make reservations, call Phyllis at 397-5743 or Sonja at 397-4455.

Skills USA Fundraiser: SkillsUSA Coventry Chapter will hold a pasta and meatball luncheon and dinner today 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. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door this morning. Proceeds will support Coventry participants at this year's SkillsUSA competitions where they will demonstrate occupational and leadership skills.

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