5 Things: Animal Open House, Skippers Football & More

1.  Can the start the season 2-0? The NKHS football team returns to the gridiron tonight at home against West Warwick High School. Last week, the . Tonight's game starts at 7 p.m. at the high school.

2.  The is holding its . Join the shelter for demonstrations by the K9 Response Team, an animal psychic, $5 nail clippings for your dog, a "bark and bake" table, pictures, raffles and more. Bring your appetite: there's also a barbeque and Del's lemonade available! Remember to bring your pets! Runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

3.  Thinking about getting your child started with the cub scouts or girl scouts? Now's the time to learn more! On Saturday, join the at from 1 to 3 p.m. On Sunday, head over to the from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to – including information on camping, pinewood derby, earning beltloops and other scouting fun. 

4.  Have an event coming up in town? Whether it's a yard sale, fundraiser or anything in between, you can post it on North Kingstown Patch. Click here to post your event now.

5.  Today: sunny with highs near 75. Tonight: a chance of showers with possible thunderstorms and lows around 61. Tomorrow: a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms and cloudy, clearing later in the day with highs near 74.