Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a concert by the Island Farm Ceili Band at Warwick Public Library on March 13 at 2 p.m. Hear an exciting performance of traditional Celtic tunes and songs …
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a concert by the Island Farm Ceili Band at Warwick Public Library on March 13 at 2 p.m. Hear an exciting performance of traditional Celtic tunes and songs inspired by Celtic music with Don Lurgio on banjo, fiddle and bouzouki; Matt Cook on Uilleann pipes, flute and whistle; Bob Drouin on fiddle and bouzouki; and Gary Palmer on guitar. For more information, call (401) 739-5440, x9758. The library is located at 600 Sandy Lane. This event is free and open to all.
Edgewood Yacht Club at 1 Shaw Ave. in Cranston has two community events planned for March. On Sunday, March 20, an open house will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Visitors will get a chance to tour the clubhouse, meet members and watch frostbite sailing. Members of the Edgewood Sailing School will be on hand to answer any questions about summer classes for both youth and adults. Light snacks will be served. On March 26, the club will conduct a marine swap and yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will be open to the general public to purchase marine items. Items may include spare anchors, lines, sails, spars, foils, motors and motor parts, propellers, electronic and plumbing parts, dollies, trailer parts, cushions, canvas, life jackets, charts and many other marine related items. There will be drop off times on March 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and March 26 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Contact George Shuster at gwsjr75@gmail.com with questions.
Join journalist Abraham Riesman for a talk on his biography “True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee” at Warwick Public Library (600 Sandy Lane) on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. Stan Lee is known as the creator of Spider Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, Black Panther, the Incredible Hulk and many more Marvel Comics characters, but his greatest innovation was his image as a flamboyant pop culture trendsetter. Hear the story of Stan Lee. Find out what he did and didn’t contribute to the Marvel Universe and how the fame and fortune he pursued never seemed to satisfy him and would lead to his undoing. Abraham Riesman is a Providencebased journalist who writes about arts and culture for New York magazine. His work has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The New Republic and Vice. For more information, call (401) 739-5440, x9758. This event is free and open to all.
Pontiac Free Library would like you to join them on March 19 at 11 a.m. for an Irish traditional music concert with uilleann pipes, whistles and vocals performed by Keegan Loesel of Keegan-Irish- Music. Register by calling (401) 732-3292 or by visiting their website www.pontiacfreelibrary.org.
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Museum and Company, located at 45 Kernick St., Warwick, canceled its Paint and Wine Night Event that was scheduled for March 9. The event will be rescheduled.
Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice (VNH&H) is asking for individuals to support their hospice programs by giving $20 or more to their Hearts for Hospice campaign. People can dedicate their gift to a loved one who is always in their heart; all dedications will be listed on the organization’s website. You can make your donation at www.visitinghursehh.org/giving/ or by calling 401-682-2100 extension number 1631.
Cranston East’s 50th year Reunion Committee will hold its 50th reunion on June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Bonnet Shores Beach Club; DJ Luke Renchan will provide the entertainment. Tickets are $65 per person and individuals must RSVP by May 25. The class has two Facebook Groups to keep in touch and reunion information can be found there: CHSE 1971: Cranston High School East Class of 1971 https://www. f a c e b o o k . c o m /groups/51722469479 CHSE1971 50th Reunion! https://www. f a c e b o o k . c o m /groups/1657621767778266 If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact any members of the Reunion Committee. If you would like to help out in some way, please let them know! Dan Barry at dbarry@drbassociates.net; Pat Giarrusso at giarrussopat@gmail.com; Ed DeJesus at exdejesus@gmail.com; Jean Colaneri McGovern at jbbongo@icloud.com.
Save the date: The Class of CHSE 65 will be celebrating the belated 55th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at the Radisson Hotel, 2081 Post Road in Warwick. The reunion committee is looking forward to seeing you for dinner, dancing and fun.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Cranston Community Women’s Club would like you to join them for “Bowling for a Cause” to benefit the Cranston Family Center on Saturday March 19 at Langs Bowlarama, 225 Niantic Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. Registration starts at 10 a.m., bowling 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per bowler and includes two hours of bowling, shoes, two slices of pizza and a drink. All your donations will benefit the center which works with families to remove obstacles that inhibit their ability to actively participate in their child’s education. Raffles and 50/50. If interested, call (401) 451-5073 or send your check to Lisa Giannini, 21 Gordon Street, Cranston, RI 02910. Make checks payable to GFWC-CCWC. Make a difference and help families in need.
The Friends of Warwick Ponds will host a meting on March 21 at the Warwick Public Library, Sandy Lane, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be on Facebook as well.
Do you play cribbage? If so, consider joining a small group of cribbage players from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Friday who meet and play at the East Greenwich Community Center located on Pierce Street in East Greenwich. This is a social group where all levels of players are invited to play and meet new friends; there is no cost involved. If you are interested in joining, contact Barbara at 737-6477.
The Rhode Island Blood Center is in need of blood. Individuals wishing to donate must book an appointment at the donation center; walk-ins are only accepted if safe distancing allows at the person’s time of arrival. Nearby areas to donate include The Shops at Greenwood, which is located at 615 Greenwich Ave., in Warwick. This center can be reached at 401-453-8383. To schedule an appointment online, visit www.ribc.org.
This winter, the George Wiley Center is collecting donations for a coat drive to help keep people warm this season amidst the housing crisis. We are collecting new and gently used clean coats, as well as boots, shoes, blankets, mittens, hats and hand warmers. With the threat of eviction and utility shutoffs, and the financial burden of the pandemic, many Rhode Islanders are in need of basic winter necessities to keep warm. Together, we can work toward solutions to the housing crisis. You can drop off donations to our office at 32 East Ave. in Pawtucket, on Wednesday afternoons and evenings every week! As always, you are invited to our weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30, where you can take action for housing and utility justice, apply for rental and utility relief, meet members of your community and enjoy pizza.
BBBSRI has opened a new Donation Drop-Off Center at 993 Oaklawn Ave., in Cranston. BBBSRI’s main headquarters has been located on Pontiac Avenue for 12 years. With its headquarters moved from Providence this November, BBBSRI had to find a new location for its Cranston Drop Off Center.
Come join the “Rocky Point Pacers” for a walk around Rocky Point every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m., weather permitting. They meet at the gate on Rocky Point Avenue. Get some sunshine and burn off some holiday pounds.
The Senior Softball League is looking for more players to join its Wednesday morning games There are six teams that play doubleheaders on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. The season starts on April 27. All games are at City Park in Warwick on Asylum Rd. Registration is $25. Checks can be made out to Wed. Sr. Softball League. The season ends on Oct. 19, yet many members continue playing until mid-November. This is not a beginner’s league; it is competitive but a lot of fun. You must be 57 years of age to participate, shirts are provided and a pizza party is also included. Applications can be obtained by emailing wednesdaySSB@gmail.com.
West Bay Anglers wil hold a meat and lobster raffle every Saturday starting Nov. 6 through March 2022 at the Warwick Firemen’s Association 750 Warwick Ave., Warwick, starting at 1 p.m. Prizes include money, lobster, meats and appliances. One hundred percent of the profits will go to the to the imPOSSIBLE Dream, Veteran Angler Charters and Dare To Dream Ranch.
Be Kind RI is a new program that connects volunteers to their neighbors across RI through text alerts to coordinate food deliveries from grocery stores and food pantries. To sign up go to www.BeKindRI.org. Volunteers must be 18 or older and undergo our background check. Be Kind RI is open to those in RI experiencing COVID-19 risk factors including seniors 65+, anyone with underlying health conditions, those in quarantine or isolation, anyone experiencing a lack of childcare, and those who would otherwise experience difficulty in obtaining food. For assistance signing up, call 877-958-8785.
Meals on Wheels of RI is in immediate need of volunteers for its Home- Delivered Meal Program in Warwick. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The program helps homebound seniors remain healthy, safe and happy at home. For more information and a volunteer application, visit www.rimeals.org.
The Warwick Public Library and the RI Family Literacy Initiative host English as a Second Language (ESL) classes starting on Sept. 20. Practice your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in small groups. Classes are free and meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45p.m. to 7:45 p.m. For more information, call (401) 455-8041.
Prepare for the U.S. Naturalization Interview with Citizen Preparation classes at the Warwick Public Library. Practice citizenship vocabulary, learn the necessary civics content, and work on interview skills using the N-400 application form. Classes meet on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting Sept. 25. Sign up at the library. For more information, call (401) 455-8041. These free classes are offered by the RI Family Literary Initiative.
We Make RI, an organization that provides free manufacturing training, is hosting a series of job fairs every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their offices at 200 First Ave. in Cranston. We Make RI offer job seekers a chance to meet with employers, get career counseling, resume help and more. Some employers include Swissline Precision, Admiral Packaging, KB Surfaces, Warwick Hanger and Hitachi Cable. For more information about the event or other training opportunities, visit www.wemakeri.com/ get-a-job-thursday or contact Mike at (401) 232-0077 x109.
Calling all RI public high school juniors: The 2022 PrepareRI High school InternshipProgramisaccepting applications to participate in on-site/in-person, paid summer experiential learning internships with local employers across the state. This program will help you earn, learn and connect with employers across Rhode Island. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Visit https://skillsforri.com/prepareri for more information.
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