Thursday, October 4, 2012
Welcome to Thursday, Woonsocket, and check out these things to know:
Autumnfest - Autumnfest events continue today with the opening of the Midway by Fanelli Amusements at World War II Memorial Park, with a third more games this year than last time. The Midway opening will coincide with a fundraiser, "Bands for the fans" at the AutumnfestBeergarden along East School Street, providing entertainment for a $5 cover this evening. Register for Race - It is not too late to register the second Race Against Racism 5K run/walk being held during Woonsocket's annual Autumnfest celebration on Sunday October 7, 2012. On race day, registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K will start at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $25 and $27 the day of the race. Registered participants can pick up their race packet at YWCA Rhode Island …
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Woonsocket City Hall
169 Main St, Woonsocket, RI
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Tickets to dinner ceremony are $15 at the door.
Autumnfest, Woonsocket's biggest annual celebration, gets started tonight with the Autumnfest Grand Marshal Ceremony at 6 p.m. at St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center. Mayor Leo Fontaine will officially present Autumnfest Grand Marshal Bob Picard with the first Autmnfest button during the dinner ceremony. The event will be catered by Gary McLaughlin of Deli Encounters, the long-time caterer for the Grand Marshal Ceremony, Picard said. Picard, chairman of Woonsocket Senior Services and a long-time Rotary member, should draw a big crowd to this year's ceremony, said Autumnfest organizer Tim Paul. "I'm expecting quite a lot of people there," Paul said, "He knows everybody." The venue - which comes pre-decorated with historic frescoes starring …
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St Ann Arts & Cultural Center
84 Cumberland St, Woonsocket, RI
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World War II Memorial State Park
Social St & Rathbun St, Woonsocket, RI
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Sunday, Oct. 7 race held during Autumnfest.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Early registration for the Race Against Racism5K run/walk Oct. 7 during Autumnfest is about to end. Early sign-up pricing for the Race Against Racism at Autumnfest is $22 until Sept. 21. After that, the entry fee is $25, and $27 the day of the race. A race t-shirt is also available for those who register in advance. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. First place age division winners are also awarded for male and female finishers (no double dipping). Proceeds from the race will support community and racial justice efforts. The Race Against Racism is organized by YWCA Rhode Island. Race Partners include: RiverzEdge Arts, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, Family Resources Community Action, nriAHEC, …
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Many opportunities to support the 5K run/walk on Oct. 7
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
Volunteers are needed to support the Race Against Racism on Sunday Oct. 7. This year's 5K run/walk will be held during Woonsocket's annual Autumnfest celebration. A variety of positions are available for volunteers the day of the race 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 at www.raceagainstracismri.org. Race Against Racism is intended to unite people of all races, demonstrate our community's commitment to eliminating racism, and celebrate our diversity. Proceeds from the race will support community and racial justice efforts. Race Against Racism is organized by…
Monday, August 13, 2012
Proceeds from the 5K run/walk will support community and racial justice efforts.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Registration is now open for the second 5K run/walk Race Against Racism on Sunday Oct. 7, coinciding with Woonsocket's Autumnfest. The entry fee is $22 until Sept. 21, $25 after Sept. 22, and $27 the day of the race. A race t-shirt is available for those who register in advance. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. First place age division winners are also awarded for male and female finishers (no double dipping). Proceeds from the race will support community and racial justice efforts. The Race Against Racism is organized by YWCA Rhode Island. Race Partners include: RiverzEdge Arts, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, Family Resources Community Action, nriAHEC, Connecting for Children & Families, …
Lisa
6:49 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012
Battle of the Bands tonight til 11:00pm. How inconsiderate to those who live around there to have to listen to this and kids kept up so late during the week. Very poor planning!!! more ›