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Monster Fill-A-Truck Fundraiser

Opportunity Knocks will present their first annual Monster Fill-A-Truck Fundraiser on Nov. 15 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at PJ’s Pub, located at 198 Putnam Pike in Johnston. The donation for the event is a $10 wrapped child’s toy or a $10 donation at the door. There will be a complementary buffet, music, free parking, raffles and more. For more information, contact PJ’s Pub at 349-0060.

Meeting Street School

holiday cards

With four festive themes sure to help Rhode Islanders spread holiday cheer among family and friends, Meeting Street’s annual holiday card sale not only makes it easy to get a jump on sending merry wishes this season, it’s also a great way to support the organization’s wide range of educational and therapeutic services.

From now through Dec. 19 Meeting Street is accepting orders for its annual holiday cards with the proceeds directly supporting its work to remain a national leader in child development, education, research and training.

Featuring four cards designed exclusively by Meeting Street students – a winter bear, string of lights, ornaments, and snowmen – the cards come in packages of 15 for $15. There is also a variety pack available that includes four cards of each design. A discount of 10 percent will be applied to all purchases of 500 or more cards. One hundred percent of proceeds go directly to Meeting Street, thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island, which once again donated the printing of the holiday cards.

Cards may be ordered online at www.meetingstreet.org or by completing an order form and returning it by fax to 533-9101 or by mail to Meeting Street, 1000 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02905. Order forms may also be found on the Meeting Street website, or by calling the school at 533-9100 to request one by mail.

Meeting Street accepts cash, check and all major credit cards as payment. You may also add a custom imprint in the cards and on the envelopes for an additional fee.

Anyone with questions or seeking additional information about the holiday card sale may contact Ashley DeSimone at 533-9230 or via email at adesimone@meetingstreet.org.

Holiday food drive with the Chamber of Commerce

Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce in helping feed our community this Holiday season. Both nonperishable items and monetary donations will be accepted at the Chamber office, 255 Greenville Ave in Johnston, and all Chamber events. Families receiving donations will be in the Chamber footprint. Donations are already coming in and will continue through Dec. 10. For more information, contact Deb Ramos at 349-4674.

 

Armenian Fest 2014

Coming to Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 will be this year’s Armenian Fest from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will include an Armenian country store, silent auction, jewelry and handcrafts, Armenian book and tape shop, sandwich shop, falafel, a historical Armenian cultural exhibit, flea market, children’s activities, gift baskets and more. There will be a main raffle with the first-place winner receiving $2,000, second-place winner getting $500 and third-place winner receiving $200.

Spend the afternoons with live Armenian music and food such as homemade Armenian pastries, delicacies and complete chicken kebab, shish kebab, losh kebab and kufta dinners.

The 2014 Armenian Fest is sponsored by St. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, and admission is free. There will also be valet parking available.

 

St. Michael’s Church Christmas Bazaar

St. Michael’s Church, located at 80 Farnum Pike in Smithfield, will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nov. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Come and enjoy great food during the bazaar. Breakfast will be served on Nov. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Items to purchase include beautiful handmade scarfs, baby items, hats, fleece blankets and many more crochet and knitted items. Craft items include Christmas ornaments, wreaths and centerpieces, gift baskets and a treasure of resale items in our White Elephant table.

Take a chance at the Penny Social raffle, the grand raffle and the turkey raffles. Delicious homemade items at our Country Store will add to your Sunday dinner. Their used book sale has many treasures for all ages. They also have unique and exclusive items on our silent auction table. Stop by and put in a bid on a silent auction item. Santa will be there on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and pictures with Santa are free!

St. Brigid’s Church

Fall Bazaar

Join in for the eighth annual St. Brigid’s Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church, located at 1231 Plainfield St. in Johnston.

There will be handmade jewelry, homemade bottle openers, homemade chocolates, cakes, cookies, pies, cards, wine corking, a 60-40 raffle, a straw pull, a lottery wreath and gift wrapping. There will also be a kitchen featuring hot sandwiches, plus an array of vendors selling handbags, knitted items, Christmas gifts and novelties. Admission is free of charge.

Heritage Hills

Craft Fair & Bazaar

The North Central Chamber of Commerce and Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, located at 80 Douglas Pike in Smithfield, will hold their Heritage Craft Fair & Bazaar on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the main dining hall. Tables for rent are $25 each and for more information call Linda Lehany at 231-2700.

Bazaar time of year

A fundraising Holiday Bazaar featuring food, games, crafts, raffles, a silent auction and vendor tables will be held at St. Robert Bellarmine Church Hall, located at 1804 Atwood Ave. in Johnston, on Nov. 29 from noon to 4:30 p.m. and from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Robert’s Food Shelf, which provides food to all neighbors in need, regardless of religious affiliation. For general information, contact Sandy at 946-3262. To inquire about a vendor table, contact Carol at 233-2330.

Mentors sought

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) is continuing their drive to recruit male and female mentors for the 200-plus kids who are currently on the waiting list. Boys and girls ages seven to 15 throughout the state of Rhode Island are waiting to be paired with a volunteer for six to eight hours a month for a minimum of a one-year commitment.  For information on how you can be a mentor, contact a BBBSOS match support specialist at mentoring@bbbsos.org or 401-921-2434.

BBBSOS will also be holding a collection drive for gently used clothing and small household items. Donations help to raise funds to support mentoring programs. BBBSOS offers convenient free home pick-up of donations and provides a tax receipt. Call 921-2434 or visit www.bbbsos.org to schedule free home pick up, find the nearest drop off location or learn more about the mentoring programs.

BBBSOS joins

national movement

Politicians from across the state have been invited to make proclamations at the BBBSOS Give-a-Thon, to be held at noon on Dec. 2 at the group’s headquarters at 1540 Pontiac Ave. in Cranston. BBBSOS will be engaging the state to take part in #GivingTuesday via social media and a press conference celebrating this momentous occasion. Light refreshments will be served. The goal for this day to raise $10,000 for BBBSOS’ mission – providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

 

Did You Know?

Since 1947, the National Turkey Federation has presented a live turkey and two dressed turkeys to the president. The president “pardons” the live turkey and allows it to live out its days on a historical farm. (Source: Thanksgiving Fun Facts)

 

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