Five Things You Need To Know Today, March 25

Blackrock Dental Checkups: Parents of Blackrock Elementary students should be reminded that today is the final day to return their child's signed dental checkup authorization forms to the Health Office. The West Bay mobile dental unit will be at Blackrock on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Town Council Meeting: The Coventry Town Council will hold a Work Session at 6 p.m. this evening in the Town Hall Council Chambersto discuss the Fiscal 2013/2014 budget, followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. Click here to view tonight's agenda.

Book Discussion Group: Coventry Public Library will host its monthly Adult Book Discussion Group today at 1 p.m. This month's selection is In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick.

Don't Forget: Tomorrow, March 26, is an Early Release Day for Coventry Public Schools to allow teachers additional Professional Development time. On these days, CHS schedules are switched so all academic classes (periods 5,7,8) meet and advisory (period 6) is missed. CHS students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m.; ASFMS at 11 a.m.; Blackrock/Tiogue/Western Coventry at 11:30 a.m. and Hopkins Hill/Washington Oak at 12 p.m. In addition, Due to busing considerations, there will be no Pre-K (a.m. or p.m.) and no PM Kindergarten.

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.

Bonus #6 - 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.