Community Corner

Back to School, Pink Fire Trucks Are Cool

Take a quick look at news and notes for Johnston.

Clock's ticking: make sure you're ready for Johnston schools starting Aug. 29Find: Bus routes Summer packets

Pink Parade: Rhode Island Pink Heals brings its bright pink rescue vehicles to Roger Williams Park on Aug. 29 for a photo with cancer survivors between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and a kids' meet-and-greet from 4 to 6 p.m. It's part of their annual tour of Rhode Island to raise awareness and funds for the battle against cancer. Find: RI Pink Heals Calendar

Watch the Housing Market: Every week, Bristol-Warren Patch posts recent real estate transactions in Bristol. See what sold — and scan our Real Estate page for open houses and homes for sale.

Yard Sales: Labor Day weekend is on the way — the perfect time to check out a yard sale. Are you planning a yard sale in Johnston? Find: Post your yard sale on Patch.

High Humidity: Wednesday's forecast is for cloudy skies with humidity levels in the upper 70s and temps in the same range. Overnight lows in the 60s. Pretty much the same outlook through Friday.

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