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Musical presentations

at St. Joseph Church

St. Joseph Church, located at 144 Danielson Pike in North Scituate, will present the following musical events. On Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m., they will have a Christmas Concert featuring their adult, teen and children’s choirs under the direction of Stephen DeCesare and Larry Hall.

On Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., they will present “Lessons and Carols,” based on the story of Adam and Eve. This will be presented by the adult choir, cantors and readers.

Both events will take place in the church. For further information, contact Donna at 401-647-2255.

Johnston Senior Center Christmas bazaar

On Dec. 12, there will be a Christmas Bazaar at the Johnston Senior Center, located at 1291 Hartford Ave. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be vendors to help you with your holiday shopping.

Some of the vendors include Scentsy Flameless & Wickless Candles, Jackie’s Jewelry, Baskets for U, Sorrella’s Handbags & Accessories, Juice Plus, Sandra Fontana, Crafts by Doreen, Joyce Draine, Beverly Scuncio and Robin DiBattista.

They are also looking for additional vendors. Please contact Millie Santilli at 401-944-3343 if interested.

Burgess honored

by W&I Hospital

Women & Infants Hospital recently honored Ivonilde Burgess, RN, of Johnston, a nurse in the hospital’s Infusion Center. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the above and beyond efforts performed by nurses every day.

Ivonilde has been a nurse with Women & Infants for 14 years.  Her patients believe she epitomizes the DAISY Award and all for which it stands.

The non-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care he and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and their families.

Chamber Holiday

Open House

Make your holiday even more festive by stopping by the North Central Chamber of Commerce office for the Holiday Open House on Dec. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy light appetizers and holiday cheer while mingling with fellow Chamber members and business professionals.

The Chamber is located at 255 Greenville Ave. For more information, contact Deb Ramos at 349-4674. Don’t forget to bring a donation or a non-perishable food item for the Holiday Food Drive.

Academic News & Notes

The following Johnston students earned honors at the New England Institute of Technology for the semester ending in September: Kevin Carrier Jr., Michael Fiyod, Ashley Flowers, Kelly Kania, Sherry Morra, Jason Stout, Devin Venditelli and Jared Venticinque.

Warm Thy

Neighbor campaign

The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) has announced that its 29th annual “Warm Thy Neighbor” campaign is now well under way. Sponsoring energy companies have provided their initial grants to the Salvation Army, the administrator of the GNEF, so funds can be distributed immediately to help Rhode Island households in temporary crisis pay their energy bills. The fund’s 2014-15 campaign goal is to raise $500,000 and help 1,250 families.

The fund is the last resort for families who have not qualified for federal and state assistance programs. The GNEF campaign relies on the generosity of individuals, families and local corporations for support. Yellow donation envelopes are enclosed with energy bills through February to make it easy for anyone to make a donation. Those interested in donating to the fund can also text “WARM” to 41444 on their mobile phone, send a check payable to “Good Neighbor” to the Salvation Army, 34 Commercial St., Cranston, RI 02905 or visit www.rhodeislandgoodneighbor.org. The Salvation Army determines households who qualify based on specific income and family member guidelines.

Since its establishment in 1986, GNEF has raised over $12.3 million and helped over 42,750 families in need of temporary energy assistance. For more information about GNEF, contact the Salvation Army at 401-490-0240.

Chamber After Hours

Holiday Soiree

The North Central Chamber of Commerce will hold an After Hours Holiday Soiree at Kirkbrae Country Club on Dec. 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be gourmet pizza, an antipasti display, a specialty pasta station and carved prime rib available, as well as entertainment and special giveaways. Please R.S.V.P. by Dec. 11 by calling 331-1300, ext. 239. Tickets are $30 per person.

At the Mohr

The Mohr Library will hold two Toddler Parties with Santa, with each beginning at 10:30 a.m. On Dec. 9 will be party for infants to three-year-olds, and Dec. 10 will be for those ages three to five. At 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 11, the library will hold a Kid Flicks program featuring a holiday movie. Parents are encouraged to bring store-bought, peanut-free snacks or drinks to share.

Join in at Barty Smarty’s Christmas Caper at the library on Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. for a sing-along filled with comedy routines and audience participation for children, families and adults. No registration is required. For more information, contact Michelle Greenwood at 231-4980, ext. 5.

 

Did You Know?

The poinsettia, a traditional Christmas flower, originally grew in Mexico, where it is also known as the “Flower of the Holy Night.” Joel Poinsett first brought it to America in 1829. (Source: Christmas Fun Facts)

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