Friday, November 11, 2011
This Friday, say "thank you" to those who have served our country.
Remembering our heroes- Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor those who have served in the US armed forces and the sacrifices they have made. Stop by the Museum of Work and Culture for a ceremony starting at 11 a.m. or on Saturday, help support a local hero who was injured in Afghanistan. Kickin' it Country- The Back Alley Pub has gone country. Every Friday, the bar now has a DJ playing Country Hits and offers free line dancing from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Rail Service Expansion- Commuter rail service expansion, which is expected to double the number of stops at TF Green Airport on the Providence/Stoughton, is slated to begin next week. The new service will include 20 weekday stops, and for the first time provide service to and from the Airport to…
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Globe Park Elementary
192 Avenue A, Woonsocket, RI
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Museum of Work and Culture
42 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI
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Back Alley Pub
1666 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The week is half through and these five things will get you over the "hump" as Woonsocket heads into the Halloween weekend,
All You Can Eat- The Elks Club will host an all you can eat spaghetti and meatball dinner starting at 5 p.m. tonight to help cover the cost of a few remaining essentials for the Globe Park Elementary accessible playground. Funds will go towards shade structures in the playground area, bike racks, trash canisters, and vision and hearing panels. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $8 for adults, $5 for children (4-12,) or you can purchase a family pack covering two adults and two children for $25. Checks can be written out to Globe Park School New license plate- First Lady Stephanie Chafee announced the availability of a new Rhode Island license plate in support of breast cancer research and awareness at a State House ceremony …
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Elks Club
380 Social St, Woonsocket, RI
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Today is Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Here are five things you need to know.
White House: President Obama invited Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist to participate in an announcement regarding flexibility for states in the administration of No Child Left Behind. The pair will travel to the White House today for the special education announcement. What Matters? City Side presents What Matters? tonight, a rock/dance band the has been entertaining crowds in the area for more than 20 years. The show starts at 9 p.m. Luau: There will be a Luau Dance tonight at Globe Park Elementary, for all students and parents from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Farmers: U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse have announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a disaster …
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Globe Park Elementary
192 Avenue A, Woonsocket, RI
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City Side
74 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI
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