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5 Things: Contests, Class, Conditioning
Patch's two Halloween competitions, exercise at the Ice Rink, and the last day to sing up for the citizens' police academy make the 5 Things to Know for Today for Oct. 22.
1. Contests: Patch has two ways to get into the Halloween spirit:
- Pumpkin Decorating: Post your decorated pumpkins here and enter to win a gift card in the Rhode Island Patch contest.
- Best Costume in America: Have a great costume? Upload your photo here and see if yours is named the best in all of Patchland. Winner scores $5,000.
2. Class: Today"s the last day to register for the citizens academy at the Smithfield Police Department. Contact Ptlm. Orlando Braxton for more information.
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3. Conditioning: What better way to stay in shape than with a little hockey? The Municipal Ice Rink hosts two hours of public ice time for enforcers and snipers from 11 am to 1 pm. $5 per player, goalies get in free.
4. Comfort: Dealing with breast cancer brings people together — do you have a "sisterhood?" Check out our recent article on Uplift by Barbara Delinsky and share your story.
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5. Weather in 10 Words: Clear and autumn-like. Highs around 60. Lows near 40 tonight.
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