5 Things: Contests, Class, Conditioning

1. Contests: Patch has two ways to get into the Halloween spirit:

• Pumpkin Decorating: Post your decorated pumpkins here and enter to win a gift card in the Rhode Island Patch contest.
• Best Costume in America: Have a great costume? Upload your photo here and see if yours is named the best in all of Patchland. Winner scores $5,000.

2. Class: Today"s the last day to register for the citizens academy at the Smithfield Police Department. Contact Ptlm. Orlando Braxton for more information.

3. Conditioning: What better way to stay in shape than with a little hockey? The Municipal Ice Rink hosts two hours of public ice time for enforcers and snipers from 11 am to 1 pm. $5 per player, goalies get in free.

4. Comfort: Dealing with breast cancer brings people together — do you have a "sisterhood?" Check out our recent article on Uplift by Barbara Delinsky and share your story.

5. Weather in 10 Words: Clear and autumn-like. Highs around 60. Lows near 40 tonight.