Friday, July 27, 2012
The weekend it nigh - here are some things to know:
Republicans - The Woonsocket Republican Committee will host an All-You-Can-Eat Chowder & Clam Cake Dinner, prepared by Mickey G's Clamshack, at the Elks Club, 380 Social St., 6 p.m. The event also boasts a silent auction, penny social and cash bar. Guest speakers for the evening will be Barry Hinckley, Brendan Doherty, Mark Zaccaria and John Robitaille. Stories - Check out the Kaleidoscope Kids Story Hour at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge today at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5, sibling welcome. Every Friday there will be a different nature themed story, walk and craft. Join the group at the Visitor Center for a morning program designed to connect young children and their guardians with the environment. Drop in attendance welcome. Claim your listing! …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
It's Tuesday - check out these things to know:
Office hours - Stop by MVP Pizzeria, 840 Cumberland Hill Road, Thursday at noon to check in with editor Rob Borkowski, who will be having lunch at the brick oven pizza spot. Swing by, order up some gourmet brick-oven pizza, stromboli, salads, panini, pasta, Philly cheesesteaks or Chicago-style hot dogs and have a chat with Rob. Classic cars - The All Saints Catholic Parish in Woonsocket is scheduled to host a Cruisin' with the Saints modern and classic car event this evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. until dusk. Claim your listing! Have you claimed your listing in the Woonsocket Patch directory? It's easy, and it can help you to promote your special events and connect with your customers. Here's a video to guide you through the process. …
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Start the week off right with today's things to know.
Welcome to the start of another summer week in Woonsocket - check out these things to know. Magic - Show up at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library for Bjorn the Magician from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cass Park - The Woonsocket Parks and Recreation Department is offering a morning of fun starting at 9 a.m. Play horse shoes, run relay races, play badmitton, games and crafts. Calendar - If you've got an event you want to share with the many readers of the Woonsocket Patch, you can be your own best advocate - post it yourself to the Woonsocket Patch calendar. Fill in the blanks with your event's information, and you're good to go. Politickers wanted - We are on the hunt for a few Republicans and Democrats to help us out. Are you interested? …
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Woonsocket Harris Public Library
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
It's Thursday, citizens - here are some things for you to know:
More fireworks - If the last two days of Fourth of July celebrations have left you still hankering for fireworks, you're in luck. Smithfield's fireworks display and Fourth celebration is tonight at 5 p.m. Shutterbugs - Visit the Woonsocket Harris Public Library for the Northern Rhode Island Camera Club tonight. The group is for people interested in photography to get involved locally. They hope to plan workshops, field trips, meetings, and competitions. Highway work - The RIDOT reports that the left lane of I-295 South at Exit 9 (Rte. 146), in Lincoln will be closed for construction today from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weather - Today will be mostly sunny and 84 degrees. Tornado - On this day in 1643 the first recorded tornado in the U.S. …
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Woonsocket Harris Public Library
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
The week is mostly over, but there are still some things to know.
So, the weekend is a mere two days away. Do you know where your five things are? Read on: Budget Commission - The panel now charged with balancing the city's books and making all the spending decisions meets today at 3 p.m. Among the items on their agenda (see attached .pdf) will be a final reading of the Fiscal 2013 budget. Might be worth a visit, if you've got the time. Blood pressure - The Woonsocket Senior Center is offering free blood pressure screenings this morning at 9:30 a.m. at their 84 Social St. location. Couldn't hurt to have the cardiovascular system checked out a little, especially with all the stressful news of late. Fireworks - Mayor Leo T. Fontaine has announced the annual Patriotic Concert and Fireworks display will be…
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Happy Thursday, Woonsocket, and welcome to today's things to know.
Relay for Life: Michael's Food and Spirits, 493 Elm St will host a Celebrity Bartender Night to benefit Relay For Life. Join our hosts Diane Tetreault and Fallon Dupre. The fun starts at 9:00 pm with DJ Jimmy. All tips, a portion of sales and a 50/50 raffle will all be donated for this worthy cause. Republicans:The Woonsocket Republican City Committee hosts its annual meeting tonight at the Harris Woonsocket Public Library, 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Carol Mumford, National Committeewoman, who will discuss the National Party and how she's working for RI at the national level. Calendar - If you've got an event you want to share with the many readers of the Woonsocket Patch, you can be your own best advocate - post it yourself to the …
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Have a great weekend, everyone, and check out these things to know:
The weekend is upon us - check out these last five things to know, and let's enjoy the weekend! Scout meet - Has your son ever considered scouting? The Boy Scouts say they offer a life-changing experience teaching young men survival and life skills, and offering the opportunity for cameraderie. Troop 1106 meets tonight, 6:30 p.m., at All Saints Parish, 323 Rathbun St. Prospective new members are welcome. Calendar - If you've got an event you want to share with the many readers of the Woonsocket Patch, you can be your own best advocate - post it yourself to the Woonsocket Patch calendar. Fill in the blanks with your event's information, and you're good to go. Claim your listing! Have you claimed your listing in the Woonsocket Patch …
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Planning a terrific Tuesday? Check out these things to know first:
Baseball - Come out and cheer on the Woonsocket High School Boys' Varsity Baseball team at this morning's home game against Davies Career and Technical High School, 3:45 p.m. at Barry Field. Save your house - NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley (NWBRV) holds Mortgage Default/Foreclosure Prevention Info Sessions every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at 719 Front St, Suite 101. If you have recently had a reduction in pay, layoff, illness, death of an income provider, or needed to care for family members and are at risk of foreclosure, NWBRV's HUD-approved counselors can help. 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. Check out this article to …
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Another Monday in the city - here are your things to know today:
Good morning, Woonsocket, and welcome to the start of another action packed week in the city. Here are some things to keep in mind for today: Zoning - The Zoning Board will meet tonight in Harris Hall at City Hall, 7 p.m. Stop in and see what your neighbors may be planning for their properties. Knitting group - Knitters and crocheters of all levels of experience are invited to attend a crafting circle led by experienced knitter and crocheter Jen Grover at Woonsocket Harris Public Library each Monday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Gift of life - The Rhode Island Blood Center will hold a blood drive today starting at 10 a.m. at Shaw's, 1500 Diamond Hill Road. Mothers Day - On this day in 1914, the US Congress established Mothers Day. This year the day is …
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Happy Thursday, Woonsocket - Here are some things to know:
Take a look at this morning's list of notable events to start your day: School Committee - The Woonsocket School Committee will meet today at the Hamlet Middle School. School Committee Chair Anita Forcier-McGuire reports the Committee will ask Superintendent Giovanna Donoyan to deliver a budget by May 11. Softball - Today at 3:45 p.m. the Woonsocket High Schol Varsity Fastpitch Softball team will play Narragansett at Cold Spring Park. 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 …
Jenny Lynn
6:13 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
I see someone who is scared. Scared of losing, being inadequate. Yearning for security of some sort. Instead of looking inside themselves and fixing their problem (which is difficult but achievable) they become judgmental and defensive. They seek validation in the most ridiculous forms by trying to be something they are not as a means to impress. Yet they remained threatened. They often find … more ›