Costume Contest Extended - Since most Halloween activities were postponed on the East Coast, we're extending the deadline for the national Halloween Costume Contest from Nov. 1 to Monday, Nov. 5. So — Proud of your getup for Halloween this year? Did you toil long hours with makeup, needle and thread? You've got one day left in the Patch Halloween Costume Contest. Upload a photo of your costume for a chance to win $5,000 for our nationwide competition. Scouting for Food - Tomorrow, members of Troop 2 OLQM, Pack 2 OLQM, Pack 6 St. Joseph's, and Crew 13 of All Saints Parish will be collecting …

  Farmer's market - The Woonsocket Farmers Market is open every Tuesday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Thundermist Health Center. Swing by and check out the fresh food and items for sale. For more details about the market visit: Woonsocket Farmers Market. RiverzEdge Ball - The  2012 Industrial Ball is coming Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at 7 p.m. RiverzEdge has made some changes - Tour the new studios and community art spaces at 7p.m.,  then come upstairs for the food, friends and fun. "In celebration of our new look come in a new look of your own. Maybe you need to wear moon boots, sideburns or a tiara…

  Health forum - YWCA Rhode Island will host a health disparities community forum with Rhode Island Department of Health Office of Minority Health on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.  The event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at YWCA Rhode Island located at 514 Blackstone St. The community forum will create an opportunity for residents to provide input about public health concerns and health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minorities.  Attendees will also learn about how they can become engaged in moving their community towards health equity.  For more information, contact YWCA …

  It's the midway point of another exciting week in Woonsocket - check out these things to know today: Commission/Committee - Today the legal counsel for the state's Department of Revenue is expected to deliver her opinion on whether the Budget Commission has the authority to block the reorganization of the School Committee listed on their agenda for tonight's meeting (see attached .pdf). The Budget Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m., a few hours before the School Committee Meeting at 7 p.m.  Venture - All Saints Parish's Venturing Crew meeting will be held tonight at the church, 6:30 p.m. …

  1. Don't forget our Readers' Choice is in its nomination period now. If you have a business you'd like to see in our polls next month, let us know in the comments of any of the Readers' Choice posts! 2. Don't miss your chance to see the America's Cup Races in Newport this week. We have all the information you need to enjoy your visit.  3. We are on the hunt for a few Republicans and Democrats to help us out. Are you interested? Email robert@patch.com for more information. 4. Weather this week is expected to be much cooler than last week, with highs in the low 70s. Thank goodness for a …

  1. Nominations are trickling in for the 25 Readers' Choice categories we've selected for Woonsocket. We have on our homepage a hub story that shows you all of the categories for which we're seeking nominations. From now until July 9, we need your help compiling a list of "best" places to put to a vote. Let's start with best burger. Click here and take a second to post a comment nominating the best place for pizza in Woonsocket. 2. The Rhode Island Water Resources Board kicked-off its 2012 “Slow the Flow” campaign, encouraging Rhode Island residents to follow simple watering guidelines this…

  1. Mayor Leo T. Fontaine announced the annual Patriotic Concert and Fireworks display will be held on July 3 at the WWII Veterans Memorial Park on Social Street. The concert begins at 7 p.m.; fireworks start around 9:15. Bring chairs and blankets. The event is sponsored by Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Hospital, local businesses and residents. 2. Registration is now open for a new summer camp program tailored for young girls ages 5 to 10 at YWCA Rhode Island. GoGirlGo! is an award winning curriculum that focuses on being active, building confidence and self-esteem, and healthy living…

  1. HGTV is filming a show in Mapleville, and the production company is looking for extras to be a part of it. They said "it's a great opportunity for DIYers, gardeners, and for people who just want to get out in their community and help while meeting new people." Email flashmob@powderhouse.net for more information. The first scheduled shoot day will be Wednesday, June 27.  2. Help a community out! The Youth Initiative Project (YIP) is a core aspect of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley’s youth programming. The Project encourages Woonsocket high school students to be engaged in their …

  Happy Thursday, Woonsocket - grab some hot liquid, a nice pastry of your choosing, and read up on today's things to know: Shutterbugs - The Northern Rhode Island Camera Club meets tonight at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library. The group is for local residents who are interested in photography to plan workshops, field trips, meetings, and competitions. Homeowner's passport - Interested in purchasing a new home? Learn more about the home buying process, buying in the new economy, how to assess if you're ready at NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley tonight at 6 p.m. at 719 Front St. …

  Council - (Correction)The Woonsocket City Council has scheduled a special meeting for tonight at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room of City Hall. On their agenda: A review of the newest city assessed values and discussion of the estimated tax levy for FY2013; rate structure possibiiities; and homestead modification options to the homestead exemption. Circus - Picadilly Circus is in town. Motorcycles defy gravity, showgirls on stilts tower above the audience and giant wheels of death rotate at breathtaking speeds. If you're into that sort of thing. WPC Town Meeting - The Woonsocket …

  Good morning Woonsocket - here are some things to keep in mind during your travels today: Council - After all the working sessions lately, you might have forgotten the City Council holds regular meetings. They'll be having one of those tonight. One of the last things on the agenda is a motion requesting the appointment of a budget commission. That was one of the less intrusive methods of state intervention mentioned during Robert Flanders talk with residents last month. City jobs - The Woonsocket Personnel Department is seeking to fill four positions: Water Heavy Equipment Operator, Water …

Happy Thursday - the weekend is two short days away. Grab some coffee, or some OJ, and check out these things to know: City jobs - The Woonsocket Personnel Department is seeking to fill four positions: Water Heavy Equipment Operator, Water Division Meter Reader,  Water Division Meter Foreperson and Fire Alarm Superintendent. Visit the town's web site for full details. The deadline to apply for the positions is May 30. Place Jolicoeur - Woonsocket Fire Cheif Gary Lataille has posted a letter of thanks to everyone who offered support for maintaining Place Jolicoeur on the Woonsocket Fire …

  Good morning Woonsocket, here are some things to mind today: City Council - Tonight the City Council will discuss the School Committee's budget, which is still a work in progress. They'll meet at City Hall, 7 p.m. Claim your listing - Attention business owners... take control of your listing in Woonsocket Patch's directory! Claiming your listing allows you to update your information, post events, upcoming specials or sales, and respond to customer reviews. There's no better way to market your business, so claim your listing today. Check out this video to see how. Venture - All Saints Parish…

  School Committee - They're not meeting tonight, but they are meeting tomorrow night at 5 p.m. to discuss the FY 2013 budget from B&E Consulting. They're also meeting Saturday for more disucssion of the budget, and to vote to accept it. Both meetings will happen at the Middle School's Hamlet Building, 60 Florence Dr. Varsity boys tennis - Woonsocket High School Varsity Boys' Spring Tennis team will square off against North Providence High School at 3 p.m. at the Aylsworth Tennis Courts. Homeowner's passport Interested in purchasing a new home? Learn more about the home buying process, buying…

  It's a busy day in a routinely bustling city, so fire up your smart phone calendars, or open your old school calendars, and take note of these things to know: COPS Walk - The four-day, 13-officer relay will kick off this morning at 9 a.m. at Woonsocket Police Headquarters, 242 Clinton St. Send good vibes or show up in person to see the officers off on their walk south to raise funds for COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors). This year they walk in honor of Officer Albert Lemoine. School Committee - The Committee members meet again tonight at 7 p.m. in the Hamlet Building, 70 Florence Drive. …

  School Finance: The School Committee's Finance Sub-Committee will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the McFee Administration Building. On their agenda: discussions on the status of hiring a finance director and the FY13 budget. Give blood - There's a blood drive today at 2 p.m. at Globe Park Elementary, Avenue A. The Rhode Island Blood Center's running the show - eat healthy today if you plan to show up, or just on general principles.  Chime in - Woonsocket Patch is more than a news site, it's an online conversation about your community. And we want to hear your voice. Are you passionate about …

  Night out - There are lots of options for a night out this evening: Albert Cummings will perform at Chan's (8 p.m., 10 p.m.), there's karaoke at Michael's Food and Spirits (9 p.m.), a production of "The Full Monty" (8 p.m.) will be performed at the Stadium Theatre, and "Kicking it Country" at the Back Alley Pub (8 p.m.). Chime in - Woonsocket Patch is more than a news site, it's an online conversation about your community. And we want to hear your voice. Are you passionate about local issues? Do you want to share your newest recipes? Are you an expert craftsman or hobbyist who can share do-…

  Rally - Retired RI Adjutant General Reginald Centracchio has organized a rally to support keeping the monument at Fire Department Headquarters as-is, to be held at the site Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has sent a letter to Woonsocket Mayor Leo Fontaine demanding removal of religious symbols from a monument and city website. Mayor Leo Fontaine says the city's been getting thousands of e-mails in support and many calls asking for the address to the 5 Cumberland Hill Road site, so be prepared for a big crowd, just in case. Baseball action - Come out and …

  Planning - The Planning Board meets tonight at 7 p.m. at Harris Hall. Check out thier agenda attached to this article. School Committee - The Woonsocket School Committee's policy subcommittee meets today at 4 p.m. at the McFee Administration Building, 108 High St. On their agenda: "Review/Discussion of School Committee Policies/Guidelines as presented by Attorney David Kane at the WSC Meeting of April 25, 2012". Varsity boys tennis - Woonsocket High School Varsity Boys' Spring Tennis team will square off against Scituate High School at 3:45 p.m. at the Aylsworth Tennis Courts. Because it …

  City Council - The Woonsocket City Council meets tonight, 7 p.m., at City Hall. Check out the agenda attached to this article. Foreclosure prevention - The HHFI will present an informational meeting for homeowners, who are having difficulty making mortgage payments due to a documented financial hardship. The meeting is 6 p.m. tonight at City Hall. Your two cents - Woonsocket Patch is more than a news site, it's an online conversation about your community. And we want to hear your voice. Are you passionate about local issues? Do you want to share your newest recipes? Are you an expert …