Friday Five: Pond Storytime, May Breakfast, YMCA Road Race

Around the Pond: Who's Been Here? Enjoy storytime with your preschooler(Ages 3-5) each month. The programs include the reading of a nature story with hands-on activities followed by a nature craft or live animal visit 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road today.

Adults must accompany children. Member Fee: $5/member child.Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child. Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Email programs@asri.org or call 401-949-5454 x 0. Course Number: 114333-568.   

Smith-Appleby May Breakfast - Make reservations now for our 40th Annual May Breakfast, May 5. Jonnycakes, homemade breads & more served in our historic house museum by volunteers in Colonial dress. Call & make reservations now.

Bryant seeking Marathon support photos - Bryant is working to redesign its Facebook banner using photos from the Bryant community that reflect love and concern for Boston. To submit, post your photo to Instagram with the tag #BryantUniversity.

Y Blood Drive - The Smithfield YMCA is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 23 from 4:30 - 8 p.m. Please think about donating blood to help save lives. Call Shauna at 949-2480 ext. 12 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome too, but due to Monday's tragedy in Boston, the RI Blood Center is expecting and hoping for higher volume than usual.

YMCA Road Race - Mark you calendars for the Smithfield YMCA F. Monroe Allen 5K Road Race and Big Truck Day & Healthy Kids Day April 27, 9 a.m. at the Smithfield YMCA,  15 Deerfield Dr.