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Five Things, June 28: Beach Wrestling, Water Ban and More

Good Morning! Here are five things you should know about for Friday, June 28, 2013.

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Outdoor Water Restrictions: Effective immediately, the Town of South Kingstown is imposing an outdoor water use ban on alternate odd and even days for their South Shore and Middlebridge water customers. Residents with an odd number street address may water only on odd number days, while customers with an even number street address may water only on even number days. This water restriction is being enacted to ensure sufficient supply during heavy summertime consumer demand.

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.

Explore Entrepreneurship: Is starting your own business right for you? To find out, attend the Southern RI Chamber of Commerce workshop on Friday, June 28 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Chamber (230 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield). As part of the free workshop, guests can explore the process of starting a business, discuss ideas and needs with a program manager, get an overview of various resources that are available to you, and much more! Click here for everything you need to know.

7th Annual RIWA Battle on the Beach: Think you've got the stuff? From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 29 at the south end of Narragansett Town Beach, come try your hand at Beach Wrestling! There will be matches for light, heavy and ultimate weight classes as well as intermediate, novice, middle school, high school and open divisions. A USA Wrestling membership is required to participate, however there will be a one-day membership card available for $10 at the event. Registration takes place from 8:30-9:30, a clinic at 10 and wrestling will begin at 10:15 a.m. Click here for all of the details and good luck!

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