Friday, May 24, 2013
The long weekend is almost here - check out some things to know:
Trucks at Pothier - Pothier Elementary is is hosting a Touch A Truck event June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vehicles present will include a Woonsocket Fire Truck, Recycling Truck, Monroe Dairy Truck, Stanley Tree Service Cherry Picker and Crane, Pet Big Rig, Dump Truck, RIPTA Bus, Durham School Bus and some Motorcycles and Woonsocket Police Bike Patrol. Crafters and Vendors Include: While you Sleep I Crochet, Humming Bird Boutique, Sifuente's Fairies in a Bottle, Tupperware, Perfectly Posh, Clever Containers, 31 Gifts, Origami Owl, Avon, Tillybird's Nest, RI Doodlebug Designs, Scentsy, Spirit Bracelets, Love Green Envy, Blue Dragonfly, Rhythmic Pottery, It Wraps Body Wraps, and Wild Tree Herbs. Food and craft vendors will also attend, and …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Happy Thursday, Woonsocket - here are a few things to know:
Auction for the Arts - An original painting by Artist T.L. Lange (1965 - 2002) is among the items up for bid at this year's Auction for the Arts on May 30th. This painting is 26" x 39", mixed media, and is signed by the artist. It is valued at $2,800. Come out and bid on this original painting, and other items, with the proceeds benefitting Stadium Theatre. Memorial Day Parade - Mayor Leo T. Fontaine along with The United Veteran’s Council (UVC) of Woonsocket have announced the annual Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 27. All veterans and participants should meet in the parking lot behind the (former Blockbuster Video) at 9 a.m. The parade will kick off promptly at 10 a.m. from the corner of Cumberland & Clinton Street and …
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
We're halfway through the week - check out today's things to know:
Memorial Day Parade - Mayor Leo T. Fontaine along with The United Veteran’s Council (UVC) of Woonsocket have announced the annual Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 27. All veterans and participants should meet in the parking lot behind the (former Blockbuster Video) at 9 a.m. The parade will kick off promptly at 10 a.m. from the corner of Cumberland & Clinton Street and disperse at Market Square. The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade will be Veteran of the Year Ernest Boisvert. Parade participants to include local dignitaries, the Woonsocket High School Band, the Woosnsocket Middle School Band, Woonsocket Fire Department Honor Guard, Woonsocket Police Department Honor Guard, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Cub Scouts Pack # 2 …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Have a terrific Tuesday, and check out these things to know:
GoGirlGo! Registration is now open for GoGirlGo!, a summer camp program tailored for young girls ages 6 to 12 at YWCA Rhode Island. The GoGirlGo! summer camp program starts July 8 and will run for eight weeks during summer. Each session will include a variety of fun activities including: sport instruction, games, crafts, leadership training, nutrition, self-esteem, and building friendships. Space is limited. In addition to GoGirlGo!, YWCA Rhode Island will offer a variety of summer camp programs for campers from pre-K through age 12. To register or for more information contact (401) 769-7450 or visit YWCA Rhode Island at 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket. Cash Mob, Cash Mob - Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? Smile ear to ear…
Monday, May 20, 2013
You can't find Friday till you make it through Monday, so check out today's things to know:
Cash Mob, Cash Mob - Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? Smile ear to ear, if you're like most businesses. The next Cash Mob in the city is Monday, June 3. The gathering location will be at 186 Cass Ave. in Woonsocket (parking lot across form LandMark Medical). The two mystery businesses to be mobbed will be announced promptly at 6:15 p.m. The Cash Mob concept is simple. The idea is to gather a large group of people, mobbers, who agree to spend $20 at each venue. The events are sponsored by the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce and the Blackstone Valley Independent Business Alliance. Council - The Woonsocket City Council meets tonight, 7 p.m., in Harris Hall at City Hall, 169 Main St. Among the items on their agenda, they'll vote on …
Friday, May 17, 2013
The weekend is here! check out some things to know:
Almost, ME The Beacon Charter High School For The Arts is proud to present almost, maine May 22, 23, and 24 at 7 p.m. at Beacon Theatre WorkshopBeacon Charter High School for the Arts, 320 Main St., RITickets - $10 general, $5 student and seniorscall for reservations (401) 671-6261 X 150or email jleclair@beaconart.org Join this award winning troupe of high school players as they share John Cariani's almost, maine, a new romantic comedy set in a little town at the farthest point of Maine. In almost, maine a series of eight vignettes tell stories both heartwarming and funny that will be sure to take the cold out of anyone's heart. The students of Beacon Charter High School for the Arts, under the direction of Dawn Souza, have worked for …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
We're nearly ready for the weekend - check out these things to know:
Yizkor Day - This morning at 9:30 a.m. begins day two of Shavuot at Congregation B'nai Israel in Woonsocket. It is a "yizkor" day, when we remember all of those who have gone before us and given us strength, love and much humor. Please consider attending the service. Relay For Life Craft Show & Bazaar The fifth Annual Spring Vendor Craft Showand Bazaar benefiting the American Cancer Society, sponsored by Team Rockin' Robins with theSmithfield Relay for Life, will be held May 18 at Woonsocket's Kennedy Manor, 547 Clinton St., from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Fundraising games include a Penny Social, Split the Pot, Scratch Ticket, Relay Items and Basket Raffles. More than 20 vendors will participate. Hot Dogs, Drinks and Baked Goods will be …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Welcome to Wednesday, and today's things to know:
Relay For Life Craft Show & Bazzaar The fifth Annual Spring Vendor Craft Showand Bazaar benefiting the American Cancer Society, sponsored by Team Rockin' Robins with the Smithfield Relay for Life, will be held May 18 at Woonsocket's Kennedy Manor, 547 Clinton St., from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Fundraising games include a Penny Social, Split the Pot, Scratch Ticket, Relay Items and Basket Raffles. More than 20 vendors will participate. Hot Dogs, Drinks and Baked Goods will be offered as well. All proceeds will benefit the Amercian Cancer Society. Contact Michelle Burns 401-556-2367. You can donate directly to Team Rockin’ Robins at their web page. RiverzEdge Fundraising - RiverzEdge Arts Project is fund-raising for the the summer, partly to …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Happy Tuesday - here are today's things to know:
RiverzEdge Fundraising - RiverzEdge Arts Project is fund-raising for the the summer, partly to run new programs, and in part, because need in the community continues to rise along with demand for their programs. "We strive ever more diligently each season to meet these expanding needs. Seventy-seven percent of the youth we serve are considered low income or very low income by the benefits they receive. Safe spaces, meaningful work, training on professional-grade tools and computers and wrap around support for school success to on-time graduation are only the beginning of what we provide. You can donate to the program through their website. Water flushing through June - Woonsocket's Water Division will flush city water pipes between …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Welcome to another Monday, and check out these things to know:
Zoning Board - The Woonsocket Zoning Board of Appeals meets tonight, 7 p.m. in Harris Hall at City Hall. Among the things on their agneda, the board will revisit a tabled discussion on whether to allow a variance at 329 Main St., located next door to the Stadium Theater. The building needs waivers on parking restrictions, setbacks and on how far condos can be from their neighbors — in this case, the Stadium Theatre — before the plan can be put in place. The owner intends a $1.25 million project to convert the space into 21 condo units. Water flushing through June - Woonsocket's Water Division will flush city water pipes between April 22 to June 28 in the south-west part of the city, starting at Manville Rd. Unidirectional Flushing …
