Greenwich Cove, early morning, March 18, 2014.

Wednesday, March 19

Planning Board meeting: On the agenda is a Master Plan application by Spencer’s Corner Estates II, a five-lot residential subdivision located on Shippeetown Road and the Spencers Grant Drive cul-de-sac, as well as continued discussion of the revised sign ordinance. The full agenda is here. Town Hall. 7 p.m.

Zeppoles: It’s St. Josesph’s Day, which means as a Rhode Islander, you are required to eat a zeppole today. OK, not required. But it’s a very nice excuse to indulge in the Italian cream-filled pastry.

Thursday, March 20

First Day of Spring! Bring out the trumpets – spring is here! If there was ever a winter we needed to escape, it’s been this one. So, rejoice. The forsythia watch begins!

Blood Drive: East Greenwich High School is the site for a blood drive Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Citizens Who Care meeting: The group will discuss two upcoming community presentations, on diversity and bullying, as well as looking for ideas for pre-prom initiatives. All are welcome. EG Police Station Community Room. 10 a.m.

Friday, March 21

World Down Syndrome Day: Why March 21? Because every person with Down syndrome has 3 copies of the 21st chromosome (i.e. trisomy 21). Why do I mention it? Well, because of my beautiful son James, who just happens to have Down syndrome. If you want to see a few more young people with Down syndrome (and to be inspired), check out this World Down Syndrome Day video.