5 Things: Creepy Contests, Council Cancellation

1. Creepy Contest, Pt. 1: Have you already picked up that perfect pumpkin for this year's Jack-O-Lantern? Patch sites in Rhode Island are hosting a pumpkin carving contest — click this link for information and contest rules.

2. Creepy Contest, Pt. 2: If you're not satified with trying to be "just" the best in Rhode Island, why not go for a national title — of, say, Best Halloween Costume. All of the Patch sites in America (that's 21 states, for those of you keeping score) are looking for readers' best duds for All Hallows. !

3. Council Cancellation: The Smithfield Town Council will not be meeting tonight at 7 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be after the Nov. 6 election.

4. Skating: The Municipal Ice Rink hosts public skating today from noon to 2 pm. Admission $3, rentals $5.

5 Weather in 10 Words: Sunny and cool. Highs near 60. Rain possible on Friday.