It's a busy day in Woonsocket - keep abreast with these things to know:
Walk - Today schools across the state will participate in the International Walk to School Day. The event is the celebration of getting to class by foot or bicycle, sponsored locally by the Coalition for Transportation Choices and its member groups, Audubon Society of RI, AARP, and Sierra Club RI. So, take extra care on your way to work today, and remember to be alert for kids walking to school in general. Local schools participating include:Bernon Heights School, Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School, Leo A. Savoie School, and Viola Berard School. Place Jolicoeur -Today at 4 p.m., The Woonsocket War Memorial Committee will conduct a Remembrance Ceremony of WWI Veteran, William Jolicoeur on Oct. 3, the anniversary date of his passing in …
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Citizens Memorial Elementary, Bernon Heights, Governor Pothier, and Voila M. Berard Schools are among dozens in Rhode Island where students are encouraged to walk or bike to school instead of taking the bus tomorrow.
Four Woonsocket schools are among about 40 schools in Rhode Island that are scheduled to participate in the International Walk to School campaign on Oct. 5, which is being coordinated by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Students at Citizens Memorial Elementary, Bernon Heights, Governor Pothier, and Viola M. Berard Schools are scheduled to take part in the effort. According to the International Walk to School website, the effort began in Chicago, IL, in 1997, inspired by a similar effort in England. By 2002, groups in all 50 states were participating in the campaign. Concerns about childhood obesity, the environment, and neigborhood safety are among the reasons that communities participate in the event. Follow the links above for more …
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russell archambault
5:57 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
place jolicour ceremony today. Such a beautiful way of honoring one, and all our soldiers. more ›