Five Things You Need To Know Today, October 18

No School! There is no school today for Coventry Public Schools students. The district is holding a Professional Development day, so let the kids go back to sleep!

Plan Ahead - Paranormal Activity: The Western RI Civic Historic Society invites you to join them at the Coventry Public Library tonight at 7 p.m. for a presentation about paranormal findings at Belcourt Castle in Newport. Click here for more information or call Jane at 822-9100 to register.

Broadway Shows at PPAC: There are still spots available for various Parks & Recreation Department trips to view popular Broadway productions at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Check out the attached PDF list of shows and call 822-9107 for registration information. Coventry residents only.

Costume Contest: Do you or your kids have an awesome Halloween costume this year? 

Political Profiles: Are you a political candidate in the upcoming election? Coventry Patch is would like to publish profiles on local candidates. Click here to fill out a quick surveyor contact Editor Lauren Costa at lauren.costa@patch.com to get started.

For more community happenings, click here to check out our Events page.