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Coming up on the calendar:

• Library closes at 1 o'clock at Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library
• United Way 211 Van at Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy and warmer with rain, temps: high: 52, low: 24.
• Tuesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 29 and low of 23 degrees.

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• Tyler-James Kelly
  Strings Bar & Grill, 183 George Waterman Rd, Johnston
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• Library closes at 1 o'clock
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston

Monday January 5

• United Way 211 Van
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston
  12:30 pm

📣 Johnston Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• STEM Family Exploration
  MobileQuest STEM Center , 845 Oaklawn Ave , Cranston
  12:30 pm
• Worcester State Lancers at Bryant Bulldogs Mens Basketball
  Chace Athletic Center , 1150 Douglas Turnpike , Smithfield
  1:00 pm
• Ballet RI Presents The Nutcracker
  Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) , 1 Ave of the Arts , Providence
  1:00 pm
• Disney On Ice - Mickey's Search Party
  Amica Mutual Pavilion , 1 Lasalle Sq #1 , Providence
  7:00 pm

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

Saturday January 3

• Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick
  RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
  9:00 am
• Free First Saturdays In The Park
  Roger Williams Park , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
  9:00 am
• Storytime in the Garden with Chris
  Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PVD311: The last yard waste collection of the year will be on Monday, 12/29/2025.
  Christmas tree pickup begins the week of January 5, 2026. (Nextdoor Smithfield and Places)
• What Fantasy Writers Often Get Wrong About Editing Costs
  For many fantasy writers, editing feels like the final—and often most confusing—step before publication. You know you need an editor, but when you… (Nextdoor Scenery Lane)

• PriceRite Marketplace posted a job opening for Price Rite - Assistant Store Manager (PRRC) Salary Range $51,000 - $77,000/yr in Johnston. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cranston

• Retired Old Men Eating Out shares last breakfast at Newport Creamery in Cranston (turnto10.com)
• Another Democrat Shows What Entitled Elitists Leftists Are (sgtreport.com)

Providence

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-- The Patch AM Team

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