Five Things You Need To Know Today, November 1

Patch Halloween Contests: Did you or your kids have an awesome Halloween costume or decorated pumpkin this year?  Click here to win a gift card for your creative pumpkin design! Today is the last day to enter both contests!

School Bond Presentation: The School Department's presentation on the upcoming school improvement bonds has been rescheduled from Tuesday night to this evening, at 6 p.m. at Coventry High School. A PTSA meeting will follow at 7 p.m. Click here for more information.

RhodeIslandese at CPL: Tonight at 7 p.m., Coventry Public Library will host Prof. Roberta Mudge Humble as she puts on an informal presentation of the Language of the Nation's Smallest State, a fun program that focuses on the unique way in which many Rhode Islanders speak. For reservations, call Jane at 822-9100.

Political Profiles: Are you a political candidate in the upcoming election? There's just six more days to get your profile published on Coventry Patch! Click here to fill out a quick survey or contact Editor Lauren Costa at lauren.costa@patch.com to get started.

Plan Ahead - Coventry's Got Talent: The Coventry's Got Talent Finals will take place on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone of Faith Methodist Church (1081 Main St.) Cheer your favorite performer on while they compete for the top spot! Click here for more information.

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