🌱Naked Man Breaks Into Providence Home + The Falcons Are Back

Rise and shine, Providence! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday, April 3 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 51 Low: 35.

Here are the top four stories today in Providence:

1. A major renovation is planned for the D'Abate Elementary School this summer. The project, which comes with a $21 million dollar price tag, is expected to take approximately one year to complete and will create a modern facility with a 21st-century learning environment. (The Providence Journal)
2. In honor of Roger Williams Zoo's 150th birthday, a time capsule has been buried. Inside the capsule, there is a stuffed polar bear, an animal facts booklet, a plush giraffe, a City Council pin and a copy of The Providence Journal. City and state officials were on hand for the special burial event on Friday, some spoke about their memories at the Zoo and what a special place it is. (The Providence Journal)
3. They're back! A pair of Peregrine falcons have once again claimed the top of the “Superman” building in Providence as their own. The pair can be seen on live stream tending to their eggs in their cozy nest. (WPRI.com)
4. Jason Kendrick, broke into a woman's home on Miller Avenue and walked inside naked. He allegedly got into bed with the woman. Police have since charged Kendrick with breaking and entering. (Providence Patch)

Today in Providence:

• Bird Walks - Providence City Hall (10:00 AM)
• 150th Birthday Celebration at Roger Williams Park Zoo (10:00 AM)
• Providence Flea Every Sunday! (11:00 AM)
• Chaminade Musicale - Music Mansion (2:00 PM)
• Planetarium Show - Providence City Hall (2:00 PM)
• Student Musicians Chopin Club - Music Mansion (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Providence College: "Academic excellence. Athletic success. Lifelong memories. #FriarsGive is one week away, and your gift directly supports the student experience that defines Providence College." (Facebook)
  
• Rhode Island Hospital: "Listen to Dr. Dean Roye, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Rhode Island Hospital, share what being a doctor means to him." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, College Hill: Sharing a fun little video VAX CLASS. - one of a series of 3 created for Children's Vaccine Awareness by RICJ's Youth Action Council, with the help of RI Department Health and Brown student animators. (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a URI graduate and I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love Providence and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.