Five Things You Need To Know Today, May 1

CHS Early Dismissal Reminder: Coventry High School students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. today to allow for staff Professional Development.

CPEF Fundraiser Tickets: The Coventry Public Education Foundation is hosting a fundraiser from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at ShelaLara Vineyards & Winery (21B Reservoir Rd.) to raise money that enables CPEF members to enhance the quality of education in Coventry. Tickets are $30 per adult (21+). The event will feature wine-tasting, tours, light appetizers, a silent auction, grab bags and a raffle. For tickets, send an email request to info@cpefri.org, use the "contact us" form at www.cpefri.org or click here to visit the event's Facebook page. Click here to learn more about CPEF.

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Fagan Door Scholarship: For the first time ever, Fagan Door will be awarding two deserving Coventry High School seniors each a $500 scholarship based on academic and extracurricular accomplishment. Applications must be submitted by May 31. Click here for more information or to view an application.

CCFD Status Update: Judge Brian Stern has scheduled a hearing for a status update from Central Coventry Fire District Special Master Rick Land to discuss any progress made regarding the foundering fire district's financial troubles. The hearing will be held on Friday, May 3 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 4E at Kent County Superior Court (222 Quaker Ln., Warwick).

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