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🌱 Patch AM: Library closes at 1 o'clock and 10 more events
Also check out Tyler-James Kelly on the Johnston Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Johnston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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
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.
- 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
★ Featured events ★
- Tyler-James Kelly
Strings Bar & Grill, 183 George Waterman Rd, Johnston
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
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Other local events
- Library closes at 1 o'clock
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston - United Way 211 Van
Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library , 1 Memorial Avenue , Johnston
12:30 pm
Wednesday December 31
Monday January 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - All Aboard for the Holidays
Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
10:00 am - Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
6:30 pm - 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
Sunday December 28
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
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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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