Five Things: Volunteer To Help At Memorial Day Parade

Live at the Odeum w/John DePetro: Part 2 of the series Live at the Odeum is titled, “Writers, Sports, and Law." John DePetro talks one-on-one with Providence Journal sports writer and book author Bill Reynolds; Steven O'Donnell, head of the Rhode Island State Police; Lasalle lacrosse coach and writer Robin Kall; and Andre Lafleur, assistant coach PC Friars men's basketball. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. Post show party at Besos.

Parade volunteers needed! Memorial Day Parade organizer extraordinaire (and Town Clerk) Leigh Botello is looking for a few good men and women to help with Monday’s parade. If you can help out, contact Leigh at lbotello@eastgreenwichri.com or (401) 886 8604.

Safety Town 2013 Registration: Open for all kindergarten students. This 4 day program will be held at Hanaford School June 25 - 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $60 per child, which includes 4 half-day sessions, snacks, t-shirt and all supplies. Topics include all areas of safety geared toward kindergarten age students including: bicycle, pet, water, helmet, personal, poison, drug and bus safety plus more. EG Fire, Rescue and Police units will provide information sessions, demonstrations and vehicle tours. Participants also get a first-time ride on an EG school bus. For more information, contact Erin Warren @398-2989 orekw222@gmail.com.

On Thursday …

EG Fire District meeting: The meeting cancelled last week due to a lack of a quorum will be held Thursday. With legislation before Gov. Chafee that would abolish the EGFD and establish a town fire department, this could be the panel’s final meeting. At 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall.

Bullying, What Parents Need to Know: Sargeant Rehab Center is holding a workshop on bullying that will provide an overview of the Rhode Island Safe Schools Act, including information about cyberbullying. Please RSVP to Parent Support Network of R.I. (467-6855). From 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free (no childcare will be available).

On Friday …

Opening reception at Heritage: Artwork by three very local artists – Marjorie Ball, Alice Gebhart (owner of Heritage), and Paulette Miller – along with more than 60 other Rhode Island artists will be on display. The show is filled with a variety of styles and medium. The opening takes place Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Gallery on Post Road.