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Make a Time Capsule at CPL (and 4 More Things)

Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be in Coventry on Friday, Aug. 9.

Here's a handful of things to keep in mind for today.

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    Girls Softball Fall Ball (Friday Deadline!): Registration for Coventry Girls Softball League's Fall Ball season is now open! The mail-in registration form is attached to this article or can be found at www.coventrysoftball.com. The divisions being offered this year are as follows: Slow Pitch: 8 and under, 10 and under, 12 and under, Senior; Fast Pitch: 10 and under, 12 and under, Senior. Registrants do not have to live in Coventry, but do need to mail their completed registration form by August 9 to: Mike Puckett, 7 Eastgate Dr., Coventry, RI 02816.

    Back in Time at CPL: Today at 1:30 p.m., kids are invited to stop by the Coventry Public Library to make a special craft -- a time capsule! Participants of the free activity will get to decorate their own time capsule tin. Be sure to bring a few personal items to lock inside!

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    Be a Sports Blogger! Are you crazy about Coventry sports? Coventry Patch is looking for bloggers for the fall sports season, whether it be youth, high school, college or professional. If you're interested, or know a player, coach or parent who might be, have them send an email to lauren.costa@patch.com, or simply click here for all of the details and instructions!

    Babysitter's Training Course: Registration is still open for a Babysitter's Training course conducted by the RI Chapter of the American Red Cross on Wednesday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Coventry Public Library. The class is offered to boys and girls ages 11-15, and will teach the fundamentals of babysitting, safety and first aid. A non-refundable fee of $85 is due at registration in the Youth Services department of the library. Fee includes instruction and all materials. Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided by the library.
    Pizza and Tunes: Grab a friend and a slice of pizza tonight at Indigo Lounge & Pizzeria (599 Tiogue Ave.), while listening to live music featuring Mark Cutler and Jimmy Berger from 9 p.m. to midnight.

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