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And on the Johnston Patch calendar - Taco Barn – Johnston, RI

Good morning to you Johnston! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Library closes at 1 o'clock at Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
- Library Closed at Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Sunny, breezy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 27 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a bit of snow, temps: high: 36, low: 32.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 39 and low of 24 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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- Taco Barn – Johnston, RI
Taco Barn, 198 Putnam Pike, Johnston
9:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Library closes at 1 o'clock
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston - Library Closed
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston - Library closes at 1 o'clock
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Probate Court
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8:45 am - CHRISTMAS EVE UNAVAILABLE
Music Mansion , 88 Meeting St , Providence - Planning Board
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7:00 pm - Christmas Day UNAVAILABLE
Music Mansion , 88 Meeting St , Providence - Lincoln Housing Authority
Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
6:30 pm - Friday Night House Party
Kismet Improv , 1005 Main St Suite 2205 , Pawtucket
8:00 pm - Yoga for Everybody
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
9:00 am - Bachata/Merengue Dance
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
11:00 am
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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