Community Corner

Monday Essentials: A Peek Ahead at Woonsocket Events

Council tonight - The Woonsocket City Council will hold a special meeting Monday, Aug. 26 at City Hall to discuss a request by Blake's Pub and Pizzeria at 1077 Park Ave. for a Class BV license with a 2 a.m. closing, and extension to an outside deck through Nov. 15. (See attached pdf.)

They will also consider Michael Caswell's application for a private detective license. After, they'll hold work sessions on Water Division policies, Building Inspection procedures, and and a Job Creation Program.

Arc de Triomphe - Be on the lookout for decorated fabric walls coming this week for the Arc - images of Woonsocket's triumphs will be depicted across the edifice, which will serve as the centerpiece for Thursday's 125th birthday block party for the city.

Block Party - Billed as the largest Block Party on the East Coast, the city's 125th birthday celebration Thursday from 4 to 11 p.m. will stretch a half-mile from Monument Square to Market Square, packed with 10 acts on each of 12 stages, and 28 performances altogether. Eleven bands will play non-stop from 7 to 10 p.m., complemented by light shows, performance artists, and vendors.

Race Against Racism volunteers sought - Volunteers are needed for YWCA Race Against Racism at Autumnfest. Many opportunities are available to support the 5K run/walk on Oct. 13 from 7 to 11 a.m.

Volunteers are needed in the following areas: race set up, registration, water station, on course guide, finish line, and clean up.  A volunteer form is available on the Race Against Racism website

Food Bank Needs Help - The St. James Episcopal Church's Prescott Beach Food Bank  at 24 Hamlet Ave. is in need of bars of soap, as well as any canned or boxed food items you can donate. Find a good sale or thin out your cupboard and help them stock up. Call the church at 401-762-2222 or bring items to the Food Bank during their hours Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.


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