Five Things: Cove Commissioning, Bar-Tending

Cove Commission meeting: On the agenda are mooring issues and the URI watershed watch. At Town Hall at 4:30 p.m.

Bartending for a cause: Andrew Maksymowicz will be a guest bartender at McKinley's Tuesday night from 6 to 10 p.m. All tips received during those hours go directly to his foundation, Too Much Too Soon, which promotes wellness and awareness for people who are grieving a loved one who has been sick or has died from an illness. Read about Andrew, who lost both parents by the time he was 26, here.

On Wednesday ...

House hearing on EGFD merger legislation: The Rhode Island House Committee on Municipal Affairs will take up the legislation before it that would abolish the East Greenwich Fire District and make way for a town fire department. 4 p.m. in Room 203 at the State House.

EGHS Wall of Honor Ceremony: The 2013 East Greenwich High School Wall of Honor Ceremony takes place Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at EGHS, with a reception to follow. This year’s inductees include: Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis, Class of 1967; The Honorable Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Class of 1961; Linda Catanio Alix, Class of 1968; Peter DeRestie, Class of 1946; Dr. Fred Procopio, Class of 1973; Anthony “Tar” Ucci, East Greenwich Academy; Warwick HS 1922. In addition, Carl Hoyer and the Zainos will be honored for their contributions to the community.

On Friday ...

‘Animal Prints’ silent auction: “Animal Prints” are a series of portraits Rhode Island celebrities photographed alongside shelter animals from the East Greenwich Animal Protection League. They will be auctioned off at an event at Crestar Frames Friday night starting at 7 p.m. The proceeds will go directly to the league, a non-profit, no-kill shelter for homeless animals. Admission is $20 and includes light hors d'oeuvres and a complimentary champagne toast. There will also be raffle prizes, a cash bar and music by SoundScape. This year's photographers are Stacey Doyle and Brad Smith.

On Saturday ...

Bunny Hop 5K: The East Greenwich Track Club is holding its second-annual Bunny Hop 5K and Fun Run on Saturday morning, April 13, at Goddard Park. Proceeds support the East Greenwich Track Club Summer Series, a free track-and-field event on Wednesday evenings in July for boys and girls ages 4-14. It’s a USATF-certified course and sanctioned event. First 350 people to register are guaranteed a shirt. Please visit www.egtrackclub.com for registration and more information. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please email missisommer1@gmail.com.