Community Corner

Food Drive Deadlines Tuesday, Giving Tree All Week

Post 85 Toy Drive - American Legion Post 85's Toy Drive is underway until Tuesday, Dec. 10 Stop in at 870 River St. and a donate a toy for a child who might not get anything without our help. Call (401) 766-7585 for more details.

Giving Tree - To help make the holidays brighter for children in need, BankRI has partnered with 12 local non-profits to provide gifts for the less fortunate this holiday season. Gifts collected at BankRI’s Woonsocket branch Giving Tree at 1175 Cumberland Hill Road will help Connecting for Children & Families.

Scout Holiday Show Dec. 18 Troop 2  Woonsocket will be celebrating the spirit of the season with our annual Holiday Show! This year's show will be presented on Wednesday December 18th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
We would like to invite all of our friends in the Scouting and Parish community. Join us for this fun filled night of songs, skits and Yuletide joy! Anyone who would like to sing a song or perform a skit is more than welcome. Let us know what you would like to do and we will pencil you into the schedule.

As we have in done in the past we are asking that everyone bring a snack or beverage for folks to snack on during the show. Contact Scoutmaster Michael Heroux 401-688-6275.

Special Election - 
Campaign junkies rejoice - there's a Special Election brewing to fill the Dist. 49 seat vacated by new Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt. Prospective candidates should mark their calendars - there are only two calendar days to declare your candidacy at City Hall.

Share the Season
 - The holidays are here! Share in the spirit with the rest of Woonsocket by sharing your photos with Santa, recipes, gift ideas, etc. on Patch.Get the details here

YWCA Mitten Tree - 
YWCA RI at 514 Blackstone St. is displaying a Mitten Tree from now until Jan. 10.  A Mitten Tree holds mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, socks and other warm clothing on its branches, typically for children. Anyone in need of these items is welcome to them. 

All donations are warmly welcomed. Please leave labels/tags on for
information regarding clothing materials and sizes. To learn more,
stop by YWCA Rhode Island at 514 Blackstone Street in Woonsocket or
call 401-769-7450.


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