Here are the (more than) Five Things for Friday, May 17, 2013: Dr. Seuss was always my favorite, just throwing that out there. There is storytime at the Davisville Library at 10 a.m. For more info, click here. Who likes a food truck? Eddie’s BBQ will be setup on the gravel between Cumberland Farms and Brickley’s on Boston Neck Road in Narragansett from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. They’ll be there this Friday and Saturday, and throughout the summer. For more info, click here. Busy evening at Lotus Fire Yoga and Healing! At 4:30 p.m., there is a $15 yoga session. At 5:30 p.m., there are $15 ballroom …

Here are the (more than) Five Things for Thursday, May 16, 2013: A fantastic night of the arts! It’s being held by South Kingstown High School from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $5. For more info, click here. Wine and cheese you say??? The annual meeting for South County Museum members begins at 6:30 p.m. For more info, click here. “Once a nation parts with the control of its credit, it matters not who makes the laws.” – William Lyon Mackenzie King. Here are today’s government meetings: The Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust meets at 5:30 p.m. The Wickford Village Plan Committee meets at 5:30…

Here are the (more than) Five Things for Wednesday, May 15, 2013: “Loyalty to the ballot box is not necessarily loyalty to the nation.” – Arthur Meighen. Here are today’s government meetings: The Narragansett Pension Board meets at 8:30 a.m. The North Kingstown Economic Development Advisory Board meets at 5:30 p.m. The South Kingstown Zoning Board of Review meets at 7 p.m. The Narragansett School Committee meets at 7 p.m. In North Kingstown, and looking to play Pop Warner football? The Jaguars are hosting registrations from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cold Spring Community Center. For more info, …

Here are the (more than) Five Things for Tuesday, May 14, 2013: “It is a miserable irregular life one has to lead and I am more than sick of it, I can assure you.” – Robert Borden on Ottawa politics. Here are today’s government meetings: The North Kingstown Zoning Board of Review meets at 7 p.m. Just don’t request Iron Butterfly. The South Kingstown Community Orchestra has a free concert at Broad Rock Middle School at 7 p.m. Ahhhhh yoga. There is Tuesday night yoga at 6 p.m. The cost is $15, and beginners are welcome. Mmm, delicious vegetables and produce! Goose Pond Farm of West Kingston is …

Here are the (more than) Five Things for Monday, May 13, 2013: “For us, sons of France, political sentiment is a passion, while for the Englishmen, politics are a question of business.” – Wilfird Laurier. Here are today’s government meetings: The North Kingstown Town Council meets at 5:30 p.m. Celeste-A-Thon! Supercuts is hosting a fundraiser all day for Boston Marathon bombing survivors Celeste and Sydney Corcoran. For more info, click here. Learn a new art form. Bellydancing for beginners is available at Lotus Fire Yoga and Healing today, at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $15. For more info, click …

Here are the (more than) Five Things for Sunday, May 12, 2013: They’re not shooting the breeze – ha ha ha, get it, because they’re the wind ensemble? The University of Rhode Island Alumni Wind Ensemble plays at 3 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center in Kingston. The concert is free. Get rid of all that stress and tension <3 There will be a free meditation session in Wickford at 7 p.m. And while it is free, there is a suggested donation of $5. Warning: Rain in the forecast! At least as of Sunday morning, showers and thunderstorms are possible for today. Please plan appropriately when you venture out! …

Here are the (more than) Five Things for Saturday, May 11, 2013: Warning: Rain in the forecast! At least as of Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are possible for Saturday and Sunday. Please plan appropriately when you venture out! Got unused soccer gear? It’s “giveback Saturday,” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., so please donate if you have some good soccer gear. For more info, click here. May breakfast, delicious! The First Baptist Church is hosting a breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more info, click here. Walk, don’t run! The 25th annual Walk for Shelter is today, starting from Peace …

Here are the (more than) Five Things for Friday, May 10, 2013: You will need the Avon to make your new “curves” beautiful – ha ha ha! There is an open house for Curves Complete today, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. An Avon rep will also be giving out free samples from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yay, stories! There is storytime for the young kids at 10 a.m. at the Davisville Library today. For more info, click here. Wine you say??? Yes, I said wine! There are plenty of opportunities for tasting. Wickford Package has a tasting at 5 p.m., as does Colonial Wine and Spirits. For a classier, swankier, $50 event …

Here are the (more than) Five Things for Thursday, May 9, 2013: Please consider donating bone marrow. Narragansett’s Alex Cote, 14, is one person who has benefited from bone marrow transfers. There is a blood drive at Narragansett High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, the Narragansett Village Inn Conference Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and South County Hospital from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can register to donate marrow at all three locations. “Every man’s ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.” – John Abbott, former prime minister of Canada. Here are today’s government …

1.  Today, Gov. Lincoln Chafee will be in town for a business community outreach forum at Beechwood Center. Joining him will be North Kingstown Town Manager Michael Embury and representatives from the RI EDC, Department of Labor and Training, and more to discuss the economy and speak to small businesses. This forum starts at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. 2.  The North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce is recognizing its volunteers and the organizations they serve at its Eighth Annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration. To join, please RSVP by calling the Chamber at 295-5566. The celebration runs from 5:…

1.  Tonight the North Kingstown Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. at town hall. On the agenda, the commission will hold a public hearing for a comprehensive plan amendment for the Commons at Frenchtown and other zoning changes and discuss the project for a proposed development on Frenchtown Road. 2.  Tomorrow, Gov. Lincoln Chafee will be in town for a business community outreach forum at Beechwood Center. Joining him will be North Kingstown Town Manager Michael Embury and representatives from the RI EDC, Department of Labor and Training, and more to discuss the economy and speak to small…

1.  The North Kingstown Town Council meets tonight at 5:30 p.m. at town hall. Check here for the full agenda. 2.  Tomorrow, the North Kingstown Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. at town hall. On the agenda, the commission will hold a public hearing for a comprehensive plan amendment for the Commons at Frenchtown and other zoning changes and discuss the project for a proposed development on Frenchtown Road. 3.  On Wednesday, Gov. Lincoln Chafee will be in town for a business community outreach forum at Beechwood Center. Joining him will be North Kingstown Town Manager Michael Embury and …

1.  The North Kingstown Town Council meets tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at town hall. Check here for the full agenda. 2.  Today is your last chance to catch the North Kingstown Community Chorus' spring concert. Stop by the high school for the show. Starts at 3 p.m. Learn more here. 3.  It's opening weekend at Smith's Castle. Stop by today from noon to 4 p.m. for the castle's annual "Bridge to the Past" celebration.Get the details here. 4.  Did you know you can add events to the North Kingstown Patch calendar? From fundraisers to basketball games to fun stuff, add your event by clicking here. 5.  …

1.  Smith's Castle is opening for the season this weekend. Stop by this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for re-enactors and more entertainment. Learn more here. 2.  The North Kingstown Community Chorus is starting of the spring season with its annual concert this weekend. Saturday's show is at 7 p.m. and Sunday's is at 3 p.m., both at North Kingstown High School. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.  3.  The North Kingstown High School football team is holding its annual pancake breakfast this Saturday. Stop by the high school for this delicious fundraiser. Runs from 8 to 11 a.m. 4.  …

1.  Smith's Castle is opening for the season this weekend. Stop by this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for re-enactors and more entertainment. Learn more here. 2.  The North Kingstown Community Chorus is starting of the spring season with its annual concert this weekend. Saturday's show is at 7 p.m. and Sunday's is at 3 p.m., both at North Kingstown High School. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.  3.  The North Kingstown High School football team is holding its annual pancake breakfast this Saturday. Stop by the high school for this delicious fundraiser. Runs from 8 to 11 a.m. 4.  …

1.  Smith's Castle is opening for the season this weekend. Stop by this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for re-enactors and more entertainment. Learn more here. 2.  The North Kingstown Community Chorus is starting of the spring season with its annual concert this weekend. Saturday's show is at 7 p.m. and Sunday's is at 3 p.m., both at North Kingstown High School. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.  3.  The North Kingstown High School football team is holding its annual pancake breakfast this Saturday. Stop by the high school for this delicious fundraiser. Runs from 8 to 11 a.m. 4.  …

1.  The North Kingstown Town Council looks to adopt the fiscal 2014 budget tonight at 7 p.m. town hall. 2.  Take an illustrated history walk with Wayne and Bernice Durfee through the area south of a town, now occupied by URI's Bay Campus. Learn how the land went from an ancient bayside landing place of the Native Americans to the site of an old seaport to a shipyard to a mill village to a military reservation and more. Starts tomorrow at the North Kingstown Free Library at 6:30 p.m. Please register. 3.  This is our last call for votes! Help us decide which one of these photos should be our …

1. Take an illustrated history walk with Wayne and Bernice Durfee through the area south of a town, now occupied by URI's Bay Campus. Learn how the land went from an ancient bayside landing place of the Native Americans to the site of an old seaport to a shipyard to a mill village to a military reservation and more. Starts tomorrow at the North Kingstown Free Library at 6:30 p.m. Please register. 2.  Congratulations to the NKHS Sailing Team, which qualified for the Interscholastic Sailing Association's national team championships. The Skippers are one of 18 teams competing at the …

1.  The North Kingstown Town Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. at Beechwood Center. On the agenda, the council will be discussing the upcoming budget along with other items. Click here to check out the full agenda. 2.  Rhode Islanders are holding a fundraiser for Celeste and Sydney Corcoran, who were badly injured in the Boston Marathon bombing. "An Evening of Giving" is slated for tonight at Rok Bar in East Greenwcih from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for more details on the event and how you can help. 3.  Registration is now open for the 2013 NK Flag Football league. Learn more here and register …

1.  Gilbert Stuart Museum & Birthplace is opening this weekend. Stop by the spring fair today from 1 to 4 p.m. for scavenger hunts, games, demos and more. Get the full details here. 2.  Stop by the Wickford Art Association Gallery today for the opening reception for its newest exhibit. Food and drinks will be served during the reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Can't make it today? Stop by and check out the work from now until May 3. Click here for the full schedule. 3.  The North Kingstown Town Council meets tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Beechwood Center. On the agenda, the council will be discussing the …