5 Things: Think Pink This Month

1. Think Pink: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and SmithfieldPatch has your list of upcoming events in the area. Click the link for details — and info on how to promote your event to our readers.

2. Moon Festival: Bryant University in Smithfield is hosting its Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration of the Great Wall of China, today, starting with a discussion of Chinese archaeology discoveries at 3:30 pm.

3. Tell Us: A new set of sales taxes took effect in Rhode Island yesterday — and SmithfieldPatch wants to know: How will the new sales taxes affect you?

4. Council Meeting: The Smithfield Town Council meets tonight at 7 pm at Town Hall. Remember: If you have an event to promote, post it on our Calendar.

5. Weather in 10 Words: Sunny start, turning cloudy. Chance of rain through Thursday morning.