Monday Essentials: RWU Volunteers, Pink Heals Visits Bristol

Helping the Community: Some 1,200 Roger Williams University students are expected to participate in Monday's Volunteer Day, which includes locations in Bristol, Portsmouth, Barrington, and other communities. Bristol sites include Coggeshall Farm, Franklin Court, and the Bristol Parks and Rec department. Find: RWU Community Connections

Real Men Wear Pink: Continuing its annual tradition of visiting Rhode Island communities to spread the word about the fight against cancer, Rhode Island Pink Heals brings its bright pink rescue vehicles to Bristol on Aug. 30 for a parade at 1 p.m. and display at the Bristol Fire Department until 4 p.m. Find: RI Pink Heals Calendar

Due in Court: Jesse Perry, one of two brothers arrested earlier this year on child molestation charges, is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on Aug. 28 in Providence Superior Court. His brother, Richard Perry, remains held at the ACI until an Oct. 16 pre-trial. Find: Richard Perry arrested | Dozens Contact Police About Perrys

Background Checks: The Rhode Island Attorney General's office and the Bristol Police are providing BCI checks for prospective teachers on Sept. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Bristol Police Department. Fees are $35 for a national check, $5 for state-only. Find: Background checks for RI teachers

Pleasant Day: The Monday forecast in Bristol is for mostly cloudy skies with highs in the 80s.