The Social Ministry of St. Brigid’s Church, 1231 Plainfield St. in Johnston, will be concluding the celebration of the church’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 18 in the church hall. Tickets are available before and after the Saturday 5 p.m. Mass and Sundays before and after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses.
Marchetti’s Restaurant in Cranston will be donating a complete all-you-can-eat Italian dinner. The menu includes salad, macaroni, meatballs, chicken parmesan, sausage and peppers, and bread and butter.
There will be free soda. Water and coffee will also be provided along with a desert table. There will also be a 50-50 raffle and a general raffle featuring gift cards and more.
Admission is $20 per adult and $12 for those ages six to 12. Those five and under eat for free. Dinner is served at 12:30 p.m. For questions or to sign up, call Millie at 401-949-0617 or Louisa at 401-942-0576.
“How to Talk About Slavery in 2016,” a program with Ray Rickman, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Marian J. Mohr Public Library. Rickman draws on his extensive knowledge of both Rhode Island history and African American history/culture to highlight the effect slavery had and continues to have on this state. He explains the economic basis of slavery and its African origins. He provides detailed information on how many Rhode Islanders were involved and how it elevated the entire economy of the state. Attention is paid to every aspect of the trade, including manufacturing of “Negro” cloth and the building of slave ships with wood and material from most towns in Rhode Island. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit stagesoffreedom.org or call 401-421-0606.
The Artists’ Exchange Fall Out Of Summer (FOOS) festival will be held on Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 25. This popular Cranston event includes live music, theater, pumpkin paining, food, “artsified” carnival games, a beer and wine garden, raffles, dance demos, and family fun. The event will take place at the Artists’ Exchange and surrounding lots on Rolfe Square. Admission is $1 and free for children age three and under.
The MS Jet Pull is a mighty tug of war, with you and 24 of your friends and relatives on one side and an enormous FedEx 757 on the other! The 10th annual MS Jet Pull to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will be Sept. 24 at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick.
The event provides a unique physical challenge as pullers can use only their hands as they grasp a rope tied to the front of the jet and heave the 757 across the tarmac. Register your team today! Gather 24 friends, family members, coworkers, neighbors, and others. Each participant only has to meet a $60 fundraising minimum.
If you don’t have enough members on your team, organizers will help by grouping you with other motivated individuals who want to do something about multiple sclerosis.
Event awards will honor many participating teams in categories such as the coveted fastest pull and most team spirit awards. Many teams like to get creative and have fun with their costumes – from gladiators and Spartans to superheroes and even angels.
The first pull takes place at 10 a.m., and the action will continue throughout the day. When a team registers, they choose a window of time so they are only required to commit to three hours on event day. Spectators are invited to cheer on the teams. No animals are permitted for their own safety, in keeping with airport rules.
The RI Strollers MS Support Group, a fun, educational, and positive place to meet other people with MS, will welcome speaker Ronald Crudele, M.Ed., at its meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Corner Bakery Café, 140 Hillside Road in Cranston’s Garden City Center. For more information, contact Kathy and Ronald at 401-286-8724 or 401-461-4929, or kathleen.crudele@gmail.com.
A Pasta Fest to benefit Defenders of Animals will be held on Sept. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Edgewood Congregational Church, located at 1788 Broad St. in Cranston. The cost is $10 per person, and raffles will be held. For reservations, contact 401-461-1922.
The Gentian Garden Club’s Fall Plant Sale will be held rain or shine on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Scituate Community House, 546 West Greenville Road (Rt. 116). Fall is an ideal time to add perennials, shrubs, and native plants to a garden. Come by and check out the sale from 9 a.m. to noon.
The club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 20. The program will feature Karen O’Brien speaking on “The Stillroom Garden: Preserving Plants for Health and Well-Being.” Visitors are always welcome. The program begins at 7 p.m. Following the lecture, there will be refreshments and time to meet and mingle with members of the group. Also that evening, horticulturist chair Cindy Gianfrancesco will speak on the Amazing Allium.
During the month of September, Gentian members will be out in the community, tending to the beautiful and colorful barrels and boxes at the Village Green and regular maintenance on the Wildflower and Blue Star memorial gardens.
Those interested in coming to a monthly meeting or getting involved in any community-run programs may contact Linda Proulx at 401-647-3730 or email bogcrawler@msn.com.
The auxiliary of Kelley-Gazzerro VFW Post 2812, located at 1418 Plainfield St. in Cranston, will be holding its annual Chopstick Auction on Sept. 18 from noon to 4:30 p.m. The community’s help is sought through the donation of prize donations from businesses and friends. Prizes in the past have included small kitchen appliances, small gift baskets, towel sets, kitchen utensils, gift certificates, etc. Donations may be left with the post’s bartenders. For further information, call president Lil Macera at 401-829-6080.
On Sunday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Rhode Island will be holding a one-mile Friends of the Poor Walk around Garden City Center in Cranston to raise awareness and funds for Rhode Islanders in need. After the walk, there will be music at the Gazebo, along with food samplings, family games, and activities. Please bring non-perishable foods, clothing, and new toiletries to donate to the necessities drive throughout the morning. Each person who donates will be entered into a raffle to be held that day. For more information, visit svdpri.org.
The Cranston Senior Games will be held on Sept. 17 at Cranston High School West beginning at 9 a.m. Everyone 55 years or older is invited to participate. The registration fee is $15, and golf (Sept. 20 through Sept. 22) is $70 per person. Visit the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, 1070 Cranston St., for registration forms.
Tri-Town Community Center needs volunteers to help with its food distribution program. Hours are the first three Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tri-Town is also looking for people to help relocate the food program to Emanuel Avenue at a date and time to be determined. Background checks are required. Tri-Town will cover the costs for the background checks, and the Health Center is available to conduct physical exams to ensure the fitness of volunteers.
Please call 401-519-1917 if you are interested in helping Tri-Town with this important service to the community.
Starting in September, the Mohr Library is offering Tech Night. Drop in Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Stop into the library for computer and technology help. Learn how to use email, Microsoft Word, Facebook, format resumes, download free ebooks, and more.
No appointments are necessary. Do you possess basic computer skills and want to add a computer certification to your resume? The Mohr Library is a certified NorthStar Computer Assessment site. Take and pass an online test and earn a printed certificate. Appointments are required for NorthStar.
For more information, please call the reference department at 401-231-4980.
Every Thursday in September from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cruizin’ for a Cause is held at the Denny’s located at 1448 Atwood Ave. in Johnston. There is a $5 donation for each vehicle, and trophies will be awarded. For more information, contact George Arakelian Jr. at Custom Car Stereo at 401-946-0010 or Gary Maddocks at 401-639-0841.
Family Service of RI will be holding an informational open house on Sept. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its location at 134 Thurbers Ave. in Providence.
Foster parents receive a tax-free stipend, free medical/dental coverage for the child, a clothing allowance, daycare assistance, training, and 24/7 support. Singles, partners, and married couples are eligible.
Anyone interested in foster parenting may attend the open house or contact Family Service of RI at their convenience. LGBTQQI-welcoming.
For more information, call Leidy Alves at 401-660-7822 or email her at alvesle@familyserviceri.org. More information is available at familyserviceri.org.
Cherry Hill Manor is looking for a student with Photoshop experience who is building a portfolio and needs community service or work experience hours. This is a volunteer position with flexible hours. If interested, please call Loraine 401-231-3102, ext. 6385.
Mulligan’s Island is pleased to announce its family movie series lineup for 2016. Outdoor movies are a refreshing, fun way to spend a summer evening.
The movies will be shown on a big screen at the Mulligan’s Island Event Center, located at 1000 New London Ave. in Cranston.
The center opens one hour prior to show time. Seating is first come, first served. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. Please no umbrellas, tents, coolers, food, or drinks. Concessions will be available.
The movie line-up is as follows: “Zootopia” on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m.; and a surprise movie event on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6:15 p.m.
All movie titles, movie night contests, dates, and times are subject to change and are weather dependent.
The Washington Trust Company, located at 1383 Atwood Ave. in Johnston, will sponsor a recycling drive on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. till noon. All electronics will be accepted with the exception of CRT monitors and printers, and need not be in working order. Televisions will be accepted with a $10 donation. Clothing and textiles may be ripped, stained, or worn out, and may include old curtains, towels, bed linens, tablecloths, backpacks, and single shoes.
The funds raised from donated electronics and textiles will be reinvested in the training programs offered by Goodwill Industries of Rhode Island, furthering its mission to provide job training opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
January and June graduates of the 1966 class at Central High are invited to attend a 50-year reunion dinner on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Restaurant in Cranston.
The dinner will be $35 per person. Dinner choices include a 12-oz. sirloin steak, five baked stuffed shrimp, and chicken parmesan, along with a choice of sides, coffee or tea, and dessert. There will be a cash bar.
For more details, contact Marie Bouchard (Taraksian) at 401-943-8925 or mbouchard135@yahoo.com, or Joanne Lanni (Grzelak) at 401-270-7688 or jbirdlanni@yahoo.com.
All attendees must be prepaid so that a count can be provided to the restaurant. An account has been opened for the reunion and checks should be sent by Oct. 7, payable to Central High Reunion 1966, to Marie Bouchard, 155 Garden Hills Drive, Cranston, RI 02920. A Facebook page has been created so participants can see what’s happening in real time. The address is facebook.com/centralhigh50yearreunion.
School may be back in session but summer is not over yet. In the Northern Hemisphere, summer solstice occurs sometime between June 20 and June 22, and between Dec. 20 and Dec. 23 in the Southern Hemisphere. (Source: Summer Fun Facts)
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