Weekend Spotlight

Aug. 3, Nathanael Greene’s 282^nd Birthday with Author Salina Baker will be on Sat. Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to  4 p.m., at Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead, 50 Taft St., Coventry. Join the Nathanael Greene Homestead Association as they celebrate Gen. Greene's 282nd Birthday with a 1 p.m. ceremony with a presentation by author and historian, Salina Baker. Complimentary refreshments, Revolutionary War living history encampment, complimentary guided tours of Spell Hall on the hour, donations gladly excepted.  Members of the Historic Militia, Living Historians and Reenactors are most welcome to attend.  Contact: Dave Procaccini, 401-749-4689 nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com.

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Aug. 3, Italian Heritage Mass and Dinner Dance at Sacred Heart Church will be held on Sat., Aug. 3.  The feast will begin with a mass at 5 p.m. in the church, 820 Providence St., West Warwick, followed by the dinner dance at the Quonset O Club, 200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown. Music provided by a DJ.  Dinner will be choice of New York steak or baked stuffed chicken.  Tickets are $60 per person, children under 12 $25, children under 3 free.  This year’s event will be held in memory of Rev. Richard A. Bucci. For tickets, please contact Angela 401-287-5624 or angsantilli@gmail.com or Ashley avilla1047@gmail.com, or by calling the rectory at 401- 821-4184 (office open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Thursday).

Aug 3, Oakland Beach Association Steak Fry will be held on Sat., Aug. 3, at 5 p.m. at the Little Rhody Boat Club, 315 Sea View Drive., Warwick.  Please purchase tickets for $20 each at the next Oakland Beach Association Meeting, Thurs., Jul 11, at 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick (side entrance).  

Aug. 3, Securing Weapons Safely and Free Gun Lock is scheduled on Sat., Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon.  Secure storage of weapons is now the law in Rhode Island.  For information about safely securing weapons, gun sense volunteers from RI will be available at the Central Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd., Cranston, in the Community Room.  Stop by for a free gun lock and learn how to securely store weapons which will save lives and make our communities safer.  Residents from all RI communities are welcome.  This event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Cranston Public Library.

Aug. 3, A Celebration of Nature Through Music and Poetry will be offered on Sat., Aug. 3, at 11 a.m., Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence.  Enjoy a morning of original music and poetry.  Local poets, performers and video presentations.  Open mic for poetry and music (first come first serve.)

Aug. 8, Exploring Reptiles and Amphibians will be presented by the Audubon Society on Thurs., Aug. 8, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Pontiac Free Library, 101 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. Registration requested. For information, please contact: 401-737-3292 or info@pontiacfreelibrary.org.

Aug 8, Oakland Beach Association Meeting will be held on Thurs., Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 715 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick (side entrance).  Our guest speakers will be Mayoral Candidate Patrick Mahoney Jr. and City Council Candidate Beth Lane Italiane.

Aug. 10, Glimmer of Hope Corn Hole Tournament is set for Aug. 10, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at Safe Harbor Silver Spring, 362 Pond St., Wakefield.  $50 per team of 2 and $10 per spectator.  Come out for some exciting competition, enticing raffle baskets and a whole lot of fun!  Glimmer of Hope is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and money for families, while showing children who are battling childhood cancer their beauty and strength. For more information: siennagranatiero@gmail.com.

Aug. 10, The Magic of Russ DeSimone will be presented on Sat. Aug. 10, at 11 a.m., at the Pontiac Free Library, 101 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. Registration requested. For information, please contact: 401-737-3292 or info@pontiacfreelibrary.org.

Aug. 13, 20, 27, "Start Your Art Journaling Journey" will be held each Tues., Aug. 13, 20, and 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Rd., Warwick. The cost is $120. Creating your own art journal is a wonderful way to capture a moment in time, experiment with new techniques, explore ideas and express emotions with art and words. There is no right or wrong way. Each journal is unique to the individual. Kim Cragin, the instructor, will guide you through making a book and providing a safe space for you to tap into your own expressive art making. For information: 401-737-0010.

Aug. 14, Tolman Class of '67 3/4 of a Century Birthday Celebration will be held on Wed., Aug. 14, at Arigna's Pub, 508 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, at 5 p.m.  Food and drink available for purchase.  Please join us!  For more information, please contact Al Pellegrini 401-639-7417. 

Aug. 15, Notable Works Fundraiser is being offered on Thurs., Aug. 15, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Texas Roadhouse, 1200 Quaker Lane, East Greenwich.  Support Notable Works as The Texas Road House will donate 10% of your total food purchase to the organization on that day, during those hours.

Aug. 17, Moosup Valley Music Series is being held on Sat., Aug. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Moosup Valley Church, 81 Moosup Valley Rd., Foster. Rain or shine. Bring chairs, and a picnic supper. Featured performers: local musicians, Jim Van Gieson on guitar, and Mary King & Ed Sweeney on the dulcimer, banjo, harp, and more. For more info: Laurie 401-623-0320.

 Aug. 17, The Chosen Series Trivia Game is scheduled for Sat. Aug. 17, at 12 noon, at the Pontiac Free Library,  101 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. Registration requested. For information, please contact: 401-737-3292 or info@pontiacfreelibrary.org.

Aug. 17, Riverview Improvement Association (RIVA) Annual Block Party is scheduled for Sat., Aug. 17, from 2 to 6 p.m., 32 Mill Cove Road, Warwick. Featuring a big summer picnic and activities for kids of all ages. For more information and future events, please visit: https://myrvia.org. Open to Riverview residents only.

Aug. 17, Victory Day 24^th Anniversary Celebration will be presented by The Graniteville WWII Veterans Memorial Foundation on Sat., Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. with the placement of the wreath and flowers at the Graniteville war monuments site located on Putnam Avenue, Johnston (corner of Mathewson Street and Putnam Ave. next to the fire station).  After placement of the wreath and flowers, there will be a procession to the Johnston Historical Society Museum to continue the event followed by light refreshments. For more information, call Laura at 401-658-2234.

Aug. 22, AARP Chapter 2210 Ogunquit Maine Day Trip will take place on Thurs., Aug. 22. The trip includes lunch at Jonathan's Restaurant followed by a matinee performance of "Little Shop of Horrors" at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Depart from the Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Road at Exit 19 in West Greenwich at 8:30 a.m. and approximate return time is 8 p.m. Cost is $179/person. Call Maureen, 401-828-5188 or Anne, 401-263-4274 for reservations or for more information. 

Aug. 24, Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - 100^th Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sat., Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, 45 Kernick Street, Warwick.  Rain or Shine.  Food, beverages, museum, antique trucks and distinguished guests.

Sept. 7, Cranston High School East Class of 1971 will be holding a 71st Birthday Party on Sat., Sept. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Chelo’s, 2225 Post Road, Warwick.  There will be food, drink, music, dancing, and lots of conversing and connecting!  Music by Michael Pennacchia.  Tickets: $55.00 pp.  Check’s payable to "CHSE 1971," c/o: Pat Giarrusso, 11 Bow and Arrow Trail S, Wakefield, RI, 02879. Please RSVP by July 20. For questions, please contact Dan Barry dbarry@drbassociates.net, Pat Giarrusso giarrussopat@gmail.com or Ernie Rheaume elrheaume@juno.com.

Sept. 14, Cranston High School East Class of 1964 Reunion will be holding its 60^th reunion on Sat., Sept. 14, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Prata Club, 29 Walnut Grove Ave., Cranston.  Music by Ron Giorgio.  Menu: Chicken Francaise/NY Sirloin/Honey Mustard Salmon. Tickets: $65 pp.  Check’s payable to Lucille Lonardo, 129 Colwell St., Cranston, RI 02920. Please RSVP your choice of dinner to Marie Spolidoro Monti (401-944-9646) or Cheryl Mangasarian Klein (401-575-0659).  Seating is limited.

Sept. 28, Pilgrim High School Reunion Class of 1974 will hold its 50^th reunion on Sat., Sept. 28, at the Quonset O Club, 200 Lt. James Brown Rd., North Kingston, at 6 p.m. Please contact Jack at bosjpb1bender@gmail.com or Sue at srice311@gmail.com for further information. Registration deadline: Sept. 14.

Sept. 28, Central High School Class of 1974 will hold its 50th Reunion on Sat., Sept. 28, at the Santa Maria di Prata Society Hall, 29 Walnut Grove Ave., Cranston, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The reunion will feature a cocktail hour, a sit-down meal with meal choice, and music by DJ Kevin Varella. Tickets are $72.00 pp. Send checks to: CHS Class of 1974, c/o Elaine Whited, 13 Nelson St., Johnston, RI  02919.  Deadline is Wed., Sept. 4, 2024.  We are actively looking to contact classmates and teachers.  Email your contact information, lost classmates and/or teachers to CHSProvClassof1974@gmail.com or call Elaine at 401-595-8012 for more information or questions.  Keep up with reunion news on the class Facebook page: Central’s Class of 1974.

Sept. 29, The Cpl. Holly Charette Memorial Motorcycle Run will be held on Sun., Sept. 29. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Rolfe Square Post Office, Cranston, Kick Stands up at 10 a.m. Steak Fry Dinner follows at 2 p.m., 22 Whipple Dr., Charlestown. Tickets are $25 per person and include Steak Fry Dinner. All pre-registered riders (by Sept. 15) are automatically guaranteed a t-shirt. No tickets sales after Sept. 22. Scholarship recipients to be awarded at the Steak Fry Dinner. Proceeds benefit the Holly Charette Scholarship Fund. Please contact 401-227-5140 or email runforholly@gmail.com for tickets or more information. Visit www.cplhollycharettescholarship.com for additional information on becoming a sponsor or to donate. The Run is limited to 200 tickets.

Sept. 29, Rain Harvest Festival 2024 is being presented on Sun., Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Pavilion, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence.  Music, Environmental activities, Green Infrastructure Walks, Mural Unveiling, Free Food, Volunteer Cleanups, Games, Vendors, Arts & Crafts and More!  Free community event.

Oct. 4, Pilgrim High School 55^th Reunion Class of 1969 will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Drive, Cranston, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Luncheon buffet and cash bar is $55pp.  Casual dress. Checks payable to “Pilgrim High School Class of 1969,” and mail to Ernest Valliere, 143 Sprague Ave., Warwick, RI 02889 or Venmo to @Ernest-Valliere.  Deadline for payment is Fri., Aug. 30.

Oct. 19, 4th Annual No More Hunger Walk will be held on Sat., Oct. 19, to raise fund for local food pantries.  Over $30,000 has been raised in the past three years. The walk will begin at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Road, Warwick, and proceed along West Shore Road to Donovan Park in Conimicut Village.  Many local groups and churches will be participating.   Any interested churches, organizations, and individuals are invited and encouraged to join in.   Save the date. Call 401-737-8232 or e-mail  WoodburyChurchRI@gmail.com for details.

Oct. 19 & Oct. 20, Saturday, Artist Aileen Quinn the West Bay Open Studios on Sat., Oct. 19 and Sun. Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Clouds Hill Museum will host artist Aileen Quinn, on the West Bay Open Studios tour.  For more information visit West Bay Open Studios | Warwick Center for the Arts warwickcfa.org.

Nov. 30, Warwick Veterans Memorial High School 50^th Reunion, Warwick Veterans Memorial High School Class of 1974, will hold its 50th Reunion on Sat., Nov. 30, at the Quonset "O" Club, 200 Lt. James Brown Rd., North Kingstown. The Reunion Committee is actively seeking to contact our classmates.  Please email your current address as soon as possible to receive an invitation to: wvmhs7450@gmail.com.  Go Hurricanes!"

Dec. 15, AARP Chapter 2210 Portland Symphony’s "The Magic of Christmas" Trip on Dec. 15. The trip includes lunch at Boon's Restaurant, orchestra seat at Portland Symphony's "The Magic of Christmas" & motorcoach transportation. Cost is $185/person. Call Maureen, 401-828-5188 or Anne, 401-263-4274 for reservations or for more information.

Jan. 5 – 7, 2025, AARP CHAPTER 2210 ATLANTIC CITY TRIP has planned a trip to Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City from January 5-7. The Tour includes 2 nights’ accommodations, 2 meal credits (up to $20 value each) & $20 slot play. Bus pickup from the Exit 19 Park & Ride on Hopkins Hill Road at 7 a.m., return time is approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $299/person (double occupancy), $279/person (triple occupancy) or $399/person (single occupancy). For more information call Maureen at 828-5188 or Anne at 263-4272.

Every Monday, Gaspee Celtic Jam - The Gaspee Celtic Jam meets at the Pawtuxet Village Baptist Church, 2157 Broad St., Cranston, every Mon. from 7 – 9 p.m. Do you play fiddle, guitar, Irish flute, pennywhistle, bodhran, mandolin, banjo, concertina, accordion, folk harp, hammered dulcimer, Appalachian dulcimer, banjo, acoustic bass, ukulele, keyboard, recorder, or sing? All skill levels welcome. Visit gaspeecelticjam.org for more info (including the current tune list/tune book) or to send us any questions. No specific Celtic music experience is required.

Every Monday, Tri-City Elks Lodge #14 Country Line Dance Lessons, from 6 to 8 p.m., 1915 W. Shore Rd, Warwick. Instructor Melissa Caldarone from Get in Line RI, teaching beginner dances. $10 per class. Come in and enjoy the fun!

Every First and Third Monday Rhode Island Active Toastmasters meets, serving both Rhode Island and Southern MA. Rhode Island Active Toastmasters holds its meetings at New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, in Rm N214 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact us Rhode Island Active Toastmasters.  All are welcome!

Every Tuesday Tri-City Elks Lodge #14 Jeep Show from May thru Sept., at 5 p.m., 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick. Jeeps of all shapes & sizes are welcome. The Tiki bar will be open, there will be music and also food will be available to purchase.

Every First and Third Tuesday Ocean State Toastmasters Club meets, serving both Rhode Island and Southern MA. Ocean State Toastmasters Club holds its meetings at 641 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact: Arturo at 401-999-2393. All are welcome.

Every Second Tuesday West Warwick AARP Chapter West Warwick AARP Chapter meets the second Tues. of the month, 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church Hall, 70 Church Street, West Warwick.  Looking to expand its membership. All are welcome to come to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with new friends.

Every Second and Fourth Tuesday the Fall River Toastmasters Meeting, serving both Rhode Island and Southern Mass the Fall River Toastmasters holds its meetings. Doors open at 6 p.m., and meeting is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us at The Chamber, 200 Pocasset St, Fall River, MA, 2nd floor. For more information, call Sean DaCosta at (508)-840-6621. All are welcome!

Every Wednesday, Calling All Seniors: The Dance ‘50’s, ‘60’s, 70’s, & 80’s Music at the American Legion, 662 West Shore Rd., Warwick.  Light snacks for free and refreshments for purchase.  No outside alcohol is permitted.  Cover: $10pp at the door.  For more information:  Mary 401-256-1169.

Every Wednesday, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meets every Wed. night with weigh-in at 5:45 p.m. at St. Rita's Church, 722 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick.  TOPS is a great way to improve your health.  Stop by for free.

Every Third Wednesday Old Warwick Grange #41 The Grange Hall is located at 1175 West Shore Road, Warwick, meets the third Wed. of the month at 7:30 p.m. For information, please call either Joan Clegg at 401-465-7259 or Mike Osiensky at 508-954-9712.  The Grange is a fraternal community service, nonprofit organization with a special interest in rural life and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values. It’s a place where the whole family can go and grow. Help us to help others. There are no meetings in July and August.

Every Thursday Tri-City Elks Lodge #14 Collectible Car Show, May thru Sept., at 5 p.m., 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick. Bring your auto and show it off or just come and enjoy the night. The Tiki bar will be open, there will be music and also food will be available to purchase.

Every Thursday, Pick-Up Hockey 55 and older, coed: $5pp. Thayer Ice Rink, 975 Sandy Ln., Warwick, from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m.  Full Equipment required.  For more information contact:  Lon Krueger 302-229-3457 or bethlon@verizon.net.

Every Thursday, Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS #38 is  meeting every Thurs. morning at St. Luke's Episcopal Church (lower level), 99 Pierce Street, East Greenwich. Weigh-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is from 10 to 11 a.m. Enter from the side parking lot, go down the stairs to the kitchen area. All are welcome as well as any canned food donations.  For information, call:  Angela Henderson at 401-225-6174.

Every Thursday Meadowlark Seniors  the Meadowlark Seniors meetings will meet at 1:30 p.m., at St. Kevin Church Hall, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Short meetings, fun activities, and socializing. Come join us.  New members are welcome. 

Every Thursday - Get a Job Thursdays We Make RI, 200 First Ave., Cranston. An organization that provides free manufacturing training, hosts a series of job fairs every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon.  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 this event or other training opportunities, visit www.wemakeri.com/get-a-job-thursday or contact Mike at 401-232-0077 x109.  

 Every Friday Cribbage Players Do you play cribbage? If so, consider joining a small group of cribbage players every, who meet and play at the East Greenwich Community Center, Pierce Street, East Greenwich every Fri., from 9 to 11 a.m. 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.

Every Saturday, Citizenship Prep Classes at WPL Prepare for the U.S. Naturalization Interview with Citizen Preparation classes at the Warwick Public Library, from 10 a.m. to noon. Practice citizenship vocabulary, learn the necessary civics content, and work on interview skills using the N-400 application form.  Sign up at the library. For more information, call 401-455-8041. These free classes are offered by the RI Family Literary Initiative.

Pilgrim High School Class of 1975 50^th Reunion, “Time in a Bottle,” is currently being planned. Organizers need to find contact information for classmates as well as information regarding those who have passed.  Organizers are looking for email address, cell phone numbers, home phones and mailing addresses. If you are not a PHS 1975 graduate, but have a family member or friend who is/was, please contact: Dean Plowman dean695@gmail.com.  The date, time and venue for the reunion has not yet been determined but will be forthcoming.

NAMI-RI Offers Family Support Groups  The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-RI) offers free support groups for families and friends of loved ones who are struggling with their mental health. The groups are led by trained facilitators who also have lived experience as family members themselves. The group meetings last about 1.5 hours, and everyone who participates in the meeting gets a chance to share.  The other members of the group try to offer help and resources, when appropriate, based on their own experiences. More information and full schedule can be found at namirhodeisland.org. or call 401-331-3060. No pre-registration for these monthly groups is necessary.

First Thurs. at 6 p.m.  IN PERSON ONLY at the Rochambeau Library in the Community Room, Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence (NEW-starts Aug.)

Second Tues. at 5 p.m.  IN PERSON ONLY at the Middletown Public Library in the Community Room. Middletown Library, 700 West Main Road, Middletown.

Third Tues. at 6:30 p.m. MEETS VIA ZOOM ONLY Please call 401-331-3060 or email info@namirhodeisland.org for the Zoom link

Fourth Wed. at 6 p.m. IN PERSON ONLY at the Hope Valley Grange, #71116 Main Street, Hope Valley.

Volunteer with NAMI-RI The RI chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-RI) is currently seeking volunteers to facilitate our family programs in 2024. Free training is required and available for interested persons who have a loved one struggling with mental health issues. Together with our grassroots volunteers, we work every day to provide help and hope to millions of Americans. Volunteers are essential to the work that we do at NAMI Rhode Island, and we are always seeking enthusiastic people to help us achieve our mission. For more information about our family programs and volunteer training, email beth@namirhodeisland.org, call the NAMI-RI office 401-331-3060 or visit our website at namirhodeisland.org.

Coventry Senior Band The Coventry Senior Band is looking for musicians. A group of retired volunteers, we play gigs at Nursing Homes, Senior Centers, etc.  If you are over 55 and play an instrument call David at (401) 368-6895 or email at walshdavid170@gmail.com

Hearts for Hospice Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice (VNH&H) is asking for individuals to support their hospice programs by giving $20.00 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 are 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.

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