Five Things, July 31: Gansett Tax Bills Due, 'Despicable Me' and More

Narragansett Tax Bills: As a reminder, first quarter Real Estate, Motor Vehicle, and Tangible tax bills are due no later than today, July 31, 2013. Also, the yearly 2013 Sewer Assessment bills are also due no later than July 31. For more information, contact the Narragansett Tax Collectors Office at (401) 782.0628.

SK Public Office Openings: The South Kingstown Town Council is seeking applications from the citizens of SK for consideration of appointment as members of the Conservation Commission, Economic Development Committee, Historic District Commission, Route 138 Reconstruction Project Area Committee, SK Partnership for Prevention Commission, SK Affordable Housing Collaborative, SK School Funds Trustees and Waterfront Advisory Committee. Click here for additional information and for an application.

Movie on the Beach: Tonight at 8:15 p.m., bring the family (along with some chairs or blankets) to Narragansett Town Beach for a free showing of the hit 2010 animated film, "Despicable Me", starring the voiceover talents of Steve Carell, Jason Segel and Russell Brand.

South County Photo Contest: Share your favorite South County moments captured in time by entering your local photos in this year's Annual South County Photo Contest!  Be it of people, places, or events; of any season; of Charlestown, Coventry, E. Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, N. Kingstown, Richmond, S. Kingstown, W. Greenwich, or Westerly - enter to win the 1st Place $1,000 cash prize, $500 second place cash prize, $250 third place cash prize or one of five Runner-Up $50 prizes! Photos must be submitted by 5 p.m. on August 7 in person or by mail to: South County Tourism Council, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Suite 101, Wakefield, RI 02879. Click here for the official entry form and rules.

Plan Ahead - URI Pawsox Night: Join fellow URI alumni and friends on Friday, Aug. 16 for an evening of minor league baseball and an all-you-can-ear barbecue at McCoy Stadium. Tickets for the all inclusive evening are 50% cheaper than normal: only $15 each for adults and $7 for children 3-12. Children 2 and under get in free. Deadline to register for the event is Aug. 9. Click here to visit the complete event page and to register.