Five Things: EGFD House Hearing, EGHS Wall Of Honor

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.

Free Concert, Music Video Shoot at Odeum: We have all been invited to be in an Alex and Ani–sponsored video for Nashville-based band Colour of London featuring Jimmie Allen today at the Greenwich Odeum. Doors open for the free concert at 6:30 p.m. Click here for a link to a previous Colour of London video.

Anti-Texting & Driving event at EGHS: This presentation is geared to high school students but it turns out a whole lot of adults are texting and/or checking email when we drive, so maybe we could all use the message.  “Txtng & Drivng…It Can Wait,” a public awareness campaign, includes a powerful documentary and culminates in a “pledge wall” signing, where EGHS students pledge to not text while driving. At 10 a.m.  

On Thursday ...

Networking event for military job-seekers: This free job networking event is sponsored by the RI Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve to provide military members and potential employers an informal opportunity in which to meet. The event takes place April 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at New England Institute of Technology, Hall of Fame Room N103; One New England Tech Boulevard, off Division Road.

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.

EGHS Poetry Slam: EGHS poets will be out in force at the high school Friday night for the school’s 2013 Poetry Slam. The winner will get a prize. All are welcome to attend; tickets are $5.

Cookbook signing at Dave’s: Iron Chef Winner Alex Guarnaschelli is signing her new Debut Cookbook Old School Comfort Food at Dave's Marketplace at East Greenwich Square, Division Street. You may purchase your books in advance and bring them back on April 12th with your receipt to be signed (all books must be purchased at Dave's). For 4 to 6 p.m.

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.