Storm Approaches for Holiday Travel

Thanksgiving Meals A couple of area spots are offering Thanksgiving meals for people who would otherwise go hungry this holiday:

WEDNESDAY - LINCOLN SENIOR CENTER, 150 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI. 
The center is offering Turkey dinners the day before thanksgiving at 11:45 a.m. A $3 donation is requested. Call 401-753-7000 for more information.

THURSDAY - THE RIVER UMC, 27 Federal St, Woonsocket, RI. On Thanksgiving Day, there will be a meal served from 11 a.m. until the food runs out. There will be turkey, pork roasts, and all the fixings. Call 401-765-2412 for more information.

Holiday philanthropy As we given thanks this holiday week, we are reminded of the needs of so many in the community, spurring many to take action and serve the community. But where do you start? Right here on Patch. If you know of volunteer opportunities or are looking for a way to give back, visit our Giving Back section here. 

Are you open on Thanksgiving? Most businesses are closed for Thanksgiving, but if you know a business staying open, let the community know. Email patrick.luce@patch.com or mention it in the comments section, and we'll incude it in our What's Open/Closed article Wednesday.

Turkey Day trash Schedule - On Thursday, in the observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Woonsocket Material Recycle Facility located at 943 River Street will be closed. The Recycle Facility will be open on Friday Nov. 29, Saturday Nov. 30. Woonsocket residents are reminded that curbside pick-up for trash, recycling and yard waste for Thursday and Friday will be delayed by one day. 
 
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Big storm approaches. A large rain and wind storm is sweeping across the country and heading our way. Heavy rains are expected to begin overnight Tuesday and last into Wednesday evening. Strong winds potentially gusting more than 50 mph are expected, especially during the day Wednesday. Temperatures will stay in the mid-40s Tuesday, increasing to near 60 on Wednesday.