The Johnston Senior Center is seeking volunteers to help with various services throughout the year. They need volunteers on Thursday afternoon and Friday night bingo. The Activity Department is also in need of volunteers for dining room servers and gift shop associates. Contact the Center at 944-3343.
Tamburini Golf Performance will present “Stretch Strong to the Core” on Sundays at 10 a.m. at Tamburini Golf Performance Center, 100 Federal Way in Johnston. Flexibility, mobility, strength, endurance and balance will all be taught during “Stretch Strong to the Core” which will improve total body flexibility, address mobility, strengthen your core and balance to enhance overall functional fitness and golf performance.
All levels are welcome-dress in comfortable clothing, bring a mat and water bottle with you. A health history and waiver form must be completed. Space is limited, reserve your spot with Lisa at 413-2526 or Tamburini.golf@gmail.com. For more info on training packages visit lisatamburini.com.
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy has volunteer opportunities with a lead up to Earth Day on April 22. They have trail brushing, litter clean up, invasive plant management and other jobs year-round. They are seeking the following:
Trail Steward/Trail Keepers: volunteers can pledge to walk a trail once a month throughout the year with a friend or a group to pick up litter, clip back overgrowth and report any major issues; Walk and Hospitality Assistants: serve as a trail sweep, help with pre-walk litter clean up and trail brushing, assist in hosting special groups such as classroom visits, help with event sign-in and setup; committees: as a small non-profit, they are always looking for volunteers to serve as leaders on committees and on their Board of Directors.
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy will guide a hike the First Saturday of the month throughout 2017 (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. Park at 120 Killingly St. Meet in front of the NHC Kiosk sign. Heavy rain, blizzard, etc. will postpone or cancel the walk. Check their website and/or Facebook page for any changes. Dress for hiking. Bring family and friends. Leashed pets are welcome. Donations always welcome. Trail maps are located on their website, www.nhill.org along with upcoming events.
If you are interested, contact Susan Fitzpatrick at susan@nhill.org or at 649-4366.
Rhode Island Academic Decathlon is actively recruiting volunteers for their Sunday, March 12 state competition. Volunteers evaluate the speech and interview skills of high school students or assist with exams and event management. The competition is hosted by CCRI in Warwick, and most volunteers serve from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training is provided on the day of the event.
Twenty-five teams from high schools in Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, Johnston, Providence, North Kingstown, North Providence, South Kingstown, Warwick and Westerly are competing. For more information on the RI Academic Decathlon, visit www.acdec.net, or email Mary at mary.johnson@acdec.net.
Winter months bring snow that many Rhode Island elderly and disabled are not physically nor financially able to deal with. This means missing medical appointments, running out of food or medication, and slipping on snow or ice. Serve RI has a special program for elderly and disabled who qualify for this help. Call Serve RI for more information at 331-2298.
Kelley-Gazzerro VFW Hall, located at 1418 Plainfield St., Cranston will hold a St. Patrick/St. Joseph Celebration on March 18 at 7 p.m. In addition serving the following Italian favorites: salad, pasta, veal & peas, sausage & peppers coffee and zeppole you may also enjoy boiled dinner. Entertainment by Vin Ames during the event and tickets are $25 per person. Reservations must be made by March 15. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For reservations, call 942-9500. Tickets can also be purchased at the Kelley-Gazzerro VFW Hall.
New Orleans held its first Mardi Gras parade in 1837, and 20 years later event organizers added floats. But its origins go all the way back to ancient Rome, where pagans threw festivals to honor deities called Lupercalia and Saturnalia. When the Christians arrived in Rome, they participated and then changed the celebrations to be more of an indulgent feast; a chance to party before starting their disciplined Lenten period, according to the History Channel. It was termed carnevale, which translates to "a goodbye to meat," as participants ate well before fasting. (Source: Mardi Gras Fun Facts)
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