Five Things: Boston

Boston: Our hearts are with you. To read about EG resident Julie Oh, who missed the bomb by seconds, click here. If you have a story from the marathon, let me know – elizabeth.mcnamara@patch.com or 401-924-4233.

Avenger Home Action: The Girls Varsity Lacrosse team plays South Kingstown today at 6 p.m. You can follow all the Avenger action at the EG Booster Club website here .

National Library Week: A whole week to celebrate East Greenwich Free Library, among other book temples. What’s your favorite thing about the library? Leave it in the comments section below. Click here to read more about the week.

Vacation ideas: Do you have a fun ideas for April vacation – either day trips or activities for kids at home? Share them here so we can build a helpful resource. Thanks!

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Register for the Scott Carlson/ALS 5K: The 13th Annual Scott Carlson Memorial 5K takes place in just over a week, on Saturday, April 20. All proceeds benefit Rhode Island families struggling with ALS. Registration opens at 8:30 run/walk at 10 a.m. starting at the bridge by the beach in Goddard Park. Tons of food and great family fun, including a kids fun run on the beach at 9:15. register online at www.teamals.org. The first 750 pre-registrants get great long-sleeve t-shirts as well as 4 PawSox tickets!!