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🌱 Patch AM: Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks at Providence College Friars Mens Hockey and 10 more events

You won't want to miss Fallen Monarch on the Johnston Patch calendar

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Good morning Johnston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks at Providence College Friars Mens Hockey at Schneider Arena
  • First Fridays: The Parkwoods / All Hail / The Nurse / Structure Sounds at Fete Music Hall
  • Emo Night Brooklyn at Alchemy

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy; a morning flurry, with a high of 30 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cold, temps: high: 25, low: 16.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 30 and low of 22 degrees.

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday January 2
  • Fallen Monarch
    Pub On Park, 655 Park Ave, Cranston
    6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday January 1
  • All Aboard for the Holidays
    Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
    10:00 am
    • Friday January 2
  • Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
    RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
    6:30 pm
  • Matt York, Malyssa BellaRosa, John Faraone, Michelle Saylors
    The Parlour Providence , 1119 N Main St , Providence
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Free First Saturdays In The Park
    Roger Williams Park , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
    9:00 am
  • Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick
    RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
    9:00 am

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    Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing their dog?
    Tap on photo. Found on Plainfield Pike. Safe at Cranston shelter. (Nextdoor Hartford Ave/Killingly)
  • Anyone missing 2 huskies?
    Just saw this posted on Facebook. Seen on Anthony St in Johnston. (Nextdoor Hartford Ave/Killingly)
  • Grieco Automotive Group posted a job opening for Accounting Assistant in Johnston. Apply here.
  • Raising Cane's posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

  • Vaz nets 13 as Townies fall to Central 74-52 (eastbayri.com)
  • Every Distraction while Driving Is a Decision — Your Decision. Designate & Celebrate. $10 Uber Vouchers. (rinewstoday.com)

Cranston

  • State police say shooting led to three-car crash on Interstate 95 in Providence (turnto10.com)
  • What will 2050 hold for RI? What industry leaders had to say (providencejournal.com)
  • PBN's most-read stories of 2025 (pbn.com)

Providence

Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just heard a golfer say he had four strokes on the first hole!
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